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Offline DirtDevil

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Re: Soldering station, scope, etc. recommendations?
« on: July 09, 2016, 09:03:31 AM »
I've had good results with Hakko FX888 soldering station.  Adjustable temp, nice selection of tips.  Around $100 on amazon.
 
 For desoldering I have the Hakko FR300.  Amazing for clearing thru holes.  It's a little pricey at $265 currently on Amazon, I got mine for something like $225 on a package deal from an electronics forum.  
 
 I keep eyeballing tweezers for my next thing, but also not cheap for something decent.
 
 For me it's buy decent or don't buy.  If you're only doing a couple boards might make more sense to send to Acill.  If you think you'll be at this for a while, buy good tools and build up your shop right the first time.
 
 Good Luck!
 

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Re: Soldering station, scope, etc. recommendations?
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2016, 11:08:02 PM »
Quote from: Vlabguy1;810865
guess in my video I am doing the old fashioned way..lol

Ha, your old fashioned way works and you are very fast.  You were also fortunate to be born with 3 hands!  :)