solder station

[jk6672]

I'm going to need to pick up a soldering station now that I'm getting into electric. I've been reading through some threads and it seems a lot of people recommend Hakko or Weller.

I've read some good reviews about the Hakko FX888, but I just can't get over the color scheme....I know you can't judge a book by its colors.

Since I’m new to soldering I like the idea of a digital temp display, so I’m wondering what the experienced think of these stations:

Any digital suggestions are welcome. Thanks

 

[tmaxxfreek]

I use the Radio Shack Station and I'm very impressed, and unless you do alot of builds you wont need one as much as you think, i have had mine 6 months and used it maybe 5 or 6 times, but they are nice to have when you need them, i use mine mainly for battery and ESC plug changes. All three of those are Great Stations with all the reviews.

 

[Phins Fan]

Hobbico 60W handheld stick. I was going to buy a station but saw this at my LHS for $10. While I know you cannot fine tune everything like a full out station I am very happy with its performance. I've been able to take care of all of my battery, ESC, and motor needs without any issues. Freek has a point to where you may not use it as much as you think so why invest bigger $ into a part time tool? Just my .02

 

[Greywolf74]

IDK how set you are on having a digital display but this is the station I use. Its a rebadged Hakko 936 and for 70 bucks + free shipping you can't beat it.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product...d/204594/n/TrakPower-TK-950-Soldering-Station

 

[jk6672]

Well, even though I hate the color and no digital display I ordered a Hakko FX888.

 

[HPI-Killer]

The digital readout has GOT to be posted in the you're a noob if.. thread!


Lol easy enough to turn a dial to the same number everytime and go to work..

 

[Rolex]

Looks like a Fisher-Price "Play with hot lead" set.

Anyway, Hakko is a good one.

 

[Greywolf74]

LMAO Rolex......Hakkos are awesome reguardless of the color.

 

[jk6672]

LOL, I know. I might even take it apart and dye the purle black.

 

[jk6672]

My solder station came today, and as everthing else, I couldn't keep it stock.

 

[Rolex]

WOW! Good for you. VERY nicely done!

 

[Greywolf74]

Paint or Dye?

 

[WoodiE]

That actually looks very good. Nicely done!

 

[Rolex]

Next year, ALL the new Hakko stations will look like that.
Super job, perfect choice of finish.

 

[TaterX]

Paint or Dye?

Paint, The lids in the first picture. That is a nice looking station and good color choice.

 

[Greywolf74]

ahhhhhhh so it is

 

[jk6672]

Paint or Dye?

Yeah it's paint. I thought with that color of purple it was plastic, but it turned out I was half right in my assumption. The solder holder is all metal and the case is plastic, so I painted instead.

 

[WoodiE]

Did you mean to paint the case the same color as the heat control knob or did it just happen that way?

 

[jk6672]

No plan, I just looked at my rattle can collection and grabbed it. I must have a good eye

 

[moe7404]

for sure the new paint makes it a lot faster. LOL