Soldering station, scope, etc. recommendations?

[Shamron]

For anyone interested, i've got a 20MHz Tektronic scope i no longer use in Trondheim, Norway.

I've treated myself to a Rigol 1054Z so the Tektronik is kinda redundant. Well, it got its uses ofc, there are times where an old analogue scope is better, but i'm not gonna go into that now, also i got no room for it.

Also i got a partly disassembled, but fully working Variac that's taking up space.

[DirtDevil]

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!

[Ral-Clan]

Hey Shaf,

You are sending me private messages but your ability to receive them is shut off in your preferences, so I cannot reply to you.  All my messages to you are blocked.

[shaf]

It's fixed now.

[Vlabguy1]

I use this Weller station for all my soldering work.
https://www.amazon.com/Weller-WESD51-Digital-Soldering-Station/dp/B000ARU9PO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1468003473&sr=8-3&keywords=weller+soldering+iron

This is the exact one I use at work.. I have used it extensively for many hours/years.  You can't go wrong!  I do a lot of PCB and cable work.  check my video out on Youtube:

https://youtu.be/idqV8RmiPQc

in fact that video was posted in 2009 and I am still using the same soldering station today..it lasts..

[JamesG]

One question about the Wellers...do you know if tweezers are available with a regular base unit like the WD1002 or WD1003 or do I need a "high-powered" unit?

Edit: I'm buying some AOYUE tweezers to see if they are compatible with my Kendal 852D++...they look like rubbish but perhaps they will work.

[Vlabguy1]

One question about the Wellers...do you know if tweezers are available with a regular base unit like the WD1002 or WD1003 or do I need a "high-powered" unit?

Edit: I'm buying some AOYUE tweezers to see if they are compatible with my Kendal 852D++...they look like rubbish but perhaps they will work.

Don't know, I have never needed to use tweezers.  There has to be a compaibility list somewhere on the net.

[shaf]

I use the Aoyue Tweezers to easily solder Caps and Resistors if using solder paste.

[Vlabguy1]

I use the Aoyue Tweezers to easily solder Caps and Resistors if using solder paste.

guess in my video I am doing the old fashioned way..lol

[DirtDevil]

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!  

[Vlabguy1]

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

I sped up the video a tiny bit..but you got the idea..I should post the whole of me populating the whole board.. I figured it would be boring to watch

R.

[JamesG]

I should post the whole of me populating the whole board.. I figured it would be boring to watch

I watch one guy on YouTube who does Amiga repairs and he never shows the actual work. He focuses on troubleshooting but then "Board is recapped" the end. He is supremely skilled, I would just like to see the actual soldering techniques.

[Acill]

I watch one guy on YouTube who does Amiga repairs and he never shows the actual work. He focuses on troubleshooting but then "Board is recapped" the end. He is supremely skilled, I would just like to see the actual soldering techniques.

I think I know who you are talking about, its annoying the way he just talks and zips through it all.

[Vlabguy1]

I watch one guy on YouTube who does Amiga repairs and he never shows the actual work. He focuses on troubleshooting but then "Board is recapped" the end. He is supremely skilled, I would just like to see the actual soldering techniques.

Oh I have to look for that video..and check it out.  I could def. do something Amiga related.  I really wanted to build a MiniMig kit and record it but I don't think they are available.

[bbond007]

this is the one I got... my soldering is night and day difference from the radio shack wand...

its called "SOLDERING IRON STATION 852D++"

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ZB9D4O

also, I attached a picture that shows an interesting soldering technique....

[Vlabguy1]

this is the one I got... my soldering is night and day difference from the radio shack wand...

its called "SOLDERING IRON STATION 852D++"

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ZB9D4O

also, I attached a picture that shows an interesting soldering technique....

Oh my gosh that is too funny..smh..