I am sure this has been asked 100 times (I did use the boards search feature) but I have been studying circuitry for a bit and the whole idea was I was interested in eventually learning how to solder (I am not asking for a tutorial or anything)
I have been driving myself "mad" lately considering what to get ... (not counting the extras like extra flux, a good solder, a solder sucker ...etc etc) I have been looking at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B3SG7F0/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AFEJH3YLP5PIV for the general price range of $23 (give or take a few bucks) vs the $91.33 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AWUFVY8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1UB0766FG4V9I which is well known (Hakko FX888D) .... I do not really have any "projects" to do but it is a skill I am serious about wanting to learn and while the Hakko may be "overkill now" ... (with proper care and maintenance of the tips, of course) It is one I have really never seen negative comments about. Its the "eh .. .the Weller is a bit cheaper and gets decent... even good reviews... but if i am serious about this and MAY get the Hakko down the line anyway,.... may as well spend the cash and get it now"
The other thing I am finding is why it seems like a lot more .. .when I start adding different things (like Hakko's brass cleaner that is sold by itself) to the Weller order, it (the price difference) starts closing a bit. I dont want to spend way more than I need to but I know alot of people say ( and I completely understand) "Dont be cheap and an iron that will not last long anyway")
Thank you all for reading my rambling and your input.
-Mike
I have been driving myself "mad" lately considering what to get ... (not counting the extras like extra flux, a good solder, a solder sucker ...etc etc) I have been looking at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B3SG7F0/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AFEJH3YLP5PIV for the general price range of $23 (give or take a few bucks) vs the $91.33 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AWUFVY8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1UB0766FG4V9I which is well known (Hakko FX888D) .... I do not really have any "projects" to do but it is a skill I am serious about wanting to learn and while the Hakko may be "overkill now" ... (with proper care and maintenance of the tips, of course) It is one I have really never seen negative comments about. Its the "eh .. .the Weller is a bit cheaper and gets decent... even good reviews... but if i am serious about this and MAY get the Hakko down the line anyway,.... may as well spend the cash and get it now"
The other thing I am finding is why it seems like a lot more .. .when I start adding different things (like Hakko's brass cleaner that is sold by itself) to the Weller order, it (the price difference) starts closing a bit. I dont want to spend way more than I need to but I know alot of people say ( and I completely understand) "Dont be cheap and an iron that will not last long anyway")
Thank you all for reading my rambling and your input.
-Mike