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woodygjw:


--- Quote from: Q*Bert_24/7 on April 12, 2006, 06:40:25 pm ---Right now, i am using a Hakko 936 on my work bench...

I got mine from( http://www.kiesub.com/ ) Just search for hakko 936...they're less than $80 right now!!!

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I use this same iron at home and at work.  The one at work is on 8 hours a day, and I replace the tip about twice a year.  It may be a little more expensive, especially if you are doing simple repairs once in a while, but it is a great iron.

woody

Luckydevil:

I'll be getting a Hakko FX-901 next.

Runs off of four AA batteries and I've seen some really good reviews on it (lasts 70-120 minutes depending on batteries used). Not too bad for $30.

http://www.tequipment.net/HakkoFX901.html

Review comparing Cold Heat, Weller Portasol, and the Hakko FX-901: http://newtechinc.blogspot.com/2006/02/coldheat-goes-toe-to-toe-with-hakko.html

ChriX:

I use a gas iron for portability, it is great for quick wire joints as it heats up really quickly and is powerful so it can be used outside in the cold without problems. Obviously not good for sensitive electronics but I would do that indoors with a temperature controlled iron anyway.

Am glad I found this thread as I was considering getting one of these cold heat ones a while ago but was a bit wary, now I know not to get one. :)

Malacus:

I've got a ColdHeat, and it never seems to heat up enough to do anything with the solder, But that "instantly cool" stuff is ---smurf-poo---, that farker gave me a nice little burn when I tried to put it back in its case.

I was given the combo pack from Costco around Christmas time, and I've got to say that I DO like the Wire Cutter/Stripper though its not the highest quality :tool: I've ever used.

I just use the cheapest Iron I have lying around the house that came in a Radio Shack tool kit. I dont do alot of soldering outside of the Arcade O_o

-Mal

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