Hello.
I am currently considering buying an Hakko 937 soldering station for normal work, since it can be used with lead-free and has temperature control (digital). It also comes relatively recommended from these and other fora.
My first soldering iron was a Weller pen btw, but i don't especially like it: it gets pretty hot and the tip went south pretty quick. In fact, i destroyed my Weller tips with dessoldering wick, during some old hardware dessoldering.
In order not to bust another iron (since my new investment will be considerable), i was thinking of getting my hands on a regular iron to do some not-delicate heavy-work, and leave the Hakko for projects.
I was thinking of getting a regular ANTEX iron, since it is a pretty good/reliable iron and is not excessively expensive (i also can find a lot of places with bits for it). I was looking at the TCS230 (with a silicone rubber cable), and an optional 1.0mm bit. What do you think??
Also, which is better for dessoldering (and why):
- dessoldering braid/wick?
- dessoldering pump w/ teflon tip?
Thanks for your help.
Cheers;
Bruno
I am currently considering buying an Hakko 937 soldering station for normal work, since it can be used with lead-free and has temperature control (digital). It also comes relatively recommended from these and other fora.
My first soldering iron was a Weller pen btw, but i don't especially like it: it gets pretty hot and the tip went south pretty quick. In fact, i destroyed my Weller tips with dessoldering wick, during some old hardware dessoldering.
In order not to bust another iron (since my new investment will be considerable), i was thinking of getting my hands on a regular iron to do some not-delicate heavy-work, and leave the Hakko for projects.
I was thinking of getting a regular ANTEX iron, since it is a pretty good/reliable iron and is not excessively expensive (i also can find a lot of places with bits for it). I was looking at the TCS230 (with a silicone rubber cable), and an optional 1.0mm bit. What do you think??
Also, which is better for dessoldering (and why):
- dessoldering braid/wick?
- dessoldering pump w/ teflon tip?
Thanks for your help.
Cheers;
Bruno