Re: [Elecraft] Soldering Stn Bites the Dust...Time to Replace

2007-02-20 Thread John Payne
I just got a Xytronic Auto-temp 136 ESD which I'm already quite fond of. Uses same tips as Hakko, but only cost (If I recall) 70.00 from Circuit Specialists. No connection, just a satisfied customer. 73, John AI4JH Joe-baa4nn wrote: While I like my Edsyn 951SX bought on special sale, now

[Elecraft] Soldering Stn Bites the Dust..Time to Replace

2007-02-20 Thread Darren Stevenson
You might want to look at an Xytronic ESD 137. It has all the bells and whistles, quick change temp with lock, LCD readout, calibrate and a very comfortable pencil. ESD safe also. It's definitely a professional station and on sale for $99 at HowardElectronics.com. I have no relationship wi

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering Stn Bites the Dust...Time to Replace

2007-02-20 Thread Joe-aa4nn
While I like my Edsyn 951SX bought on special sale, now a bit pricey, I think most Weller or Hakko are excellent. Eg., Hakko model 936-11 is $89.98 at Tequipment de Joe, aa4nn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subs

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering Stn Bites the Dust...Time to Replace

2007-02-20 Thread Jeff Kinzli
I used a Weller WES51, and was pleased with it. Variable temperature, ESD-safe and mine was $99 I think. Lots of tips available most anywhere... -Jeff On 2/20/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My soldering station which is an off-brand has bitten the dust so I'm looking for a new

RE: [Elecraft] Soldering Stn Bites the Dust...Time to Replace

2007-02-20 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Soldering Stn Bites the Dust...Time to Replace I've been very pleased with Hakko 936, to the point where I bought two stations so I didn't have to keep switching between the macro and micro iro

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering Stn Bites the Dust...Time to Replace

2007-02-20 Thread Lyle Johnson
My soldering station which is an off-brand has bitten the dust so I'm looking for a new, name-brand, IC-safe, temp controlled tip station. Any recommendations for model...Hakko or Weller? I'm hoping to keep my expenditure to $125 or less. I have a pair of Hakko 936 and use them for everythin

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering Stn Bites the Dust...Time to Replace

2007-02-20 Thread Jack Smith
I've been very pleased with Hakko 936, to the point where I bought two stations so I didn't have to keep switching between the macro and micro irons. Jack K8ZOA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My soldering station which is an off-brand has bitten the dust so I'm looking for a new, name-brand, IC-saf

[Elecraft] Soldering Stn Bites the Dust...Time to Replace

2007-02-20 Thread lbailey
My soldering station which is an off-brand has bitten the dust so I'm looking for a new, name-brand, IC-safe, temp controlled tip station. Any recommendations for model...Hakko or Weller? I'm hoping to keep my expenditure to $125 or less. Need to get the solder heated up & back on the DSP uni