cheap soldering iron?

[ktm_rider07]

Any one know of a good affordable soldering iron I'm new to soldering I'm look for something under 100 bux. iv been reading around and it seems 63/37 solder is the best to use correct me if I'm wrong.

Thanks guys

 

[slowngreen]

Under $100 for sure. The Hakko or team checkpoint setup is real nice and works great!

this is the one I have...Which I think is the same as the older Hakko 936???

http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-TCPR0950.html

 

[hamz9561]

Good luck finding that solder. They are in the process of removing all of the lead based solder and replacing it with a tin based version.

 

[HPI-Killer]

I personally use silver solder, way better of a conducter but prepare to pay the extra cost and use a higher temp to its melting point.

 

[revo_rob_1984]

$100 for a soldering iron. . .you can get a pretty darn good one for that price. . .i think i paid less than that for my old one and it had a digital read out

 

[Lessen]

Yeah, a c-note will buy you a pretty nice iron. I spent about that on a Hakko. Recently. I'm very happy with it considering I've been using the cheap irons for years.

 

[robmob]

For right at $100, the Hakko FX-888 is the ticket.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product...Safe-Adjustable-Temperature-Soldering-Station

You also can't go wrong with a TrakPower TK-950 for $80 which is the same as the discontinued Hakko 936 and Checkpoint TC-950.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product...d/204594/n/TrakPower-TK-950-Soldering-Station

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I have used the Hakko 936 for years without a single issue. If I had to buy a new one today, it would be the FX-888 without hesitation.

 

[WoodiE]

I've been using the Team Checkpoint soldering station (Hakko 936) for a while now. Never really did any soldering before I had it and now I'm using it a lot more than I thought I would.

Even used it to fix my Samsung LCD TV

I'd highly recommend the Team Checkpoint or Hakko, the FX-888 as Rob pointed out is their newest model and I've heard good stuff about it from the LHS.

 

[ktm_rider07]

thanks everyone

 

[slowngreen]

Even used it to fix my Samsung LCD TV

LOL yep, same here kinda. I used mine to fix a problem on my mom Crossfire a couple months ago. Saved a bunch of money from having to have the piece replaced.

 

[robmob]

I'd highly recommend the Team Checkpoint or Hakko, the FX-888 as Rob pointed out is their newest model and I've heard good stuff about it from the LHS.

That's a helluva deal on the FX-888!

 

[MotoGod]

I bought a Hakko 936 used for $50 off someone on an RC site. I wouldn't sell that thing even if you offered me $100! Love it.

 

[WoodiE]

If you're still looking, my LHS sells the Hakko FX-888 for $80. I'm sure they'd be happy to ship one to you, BigBlueHobbies.com

 

[PINKY]

Thanks Woodie! I would be happy to ship any items.