Hakko Soldering Stations

[lsiberian]

I've found some good prices on a few Hakko soldering stations and heard they are excellent. I'm wondering if anyone here has used one before.

 

[MidnightSensi]

I've never used one, but, wow, that looks pretty nice. I hate my stand, feels like it is going to topple over all the time. Looks like the heat is widely adjustable on there too.

 

[TLS Guy]

I've found some good prices on a few Hakko soldering stations and heard they are excellent. I'm wondering if anyone here has used one before.

I use a Hakko desoldering system. It is beautifully made, and the only nit I fond that actually worked and got old components really clean.

 

[lsiberian]

Well I'm picking up a Hakko 928 locally it's got 2 temperature controls so I can use dual irons. An upgrade from the Rat Shack one I currently have. It should help me in building the active crossovers and amps. A good engineer needs to good at soldering IMO. So this will be my tool to improve my skills in that area.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Hakko are good but only a runner up to industry standard - Weller
But both are huge upgrades over RS crap

 

[lsiberian]

Hakko are good but only a runner up to industry standard - Weller
But both are huge upgrades over RS crap

I've heard some other brand was better than both(EEs and their preferences), but every engineer knows that good enough is what counts. This is why I drive a Mazda rather than a BMW.

I just hope this guy is selling it for the right reasons. Given the cost it's well worth the risk though.

 

[A9X]

Hakko's are nice units. I've used either them or Wellers all of my life it seems. I got my first iron, a Weller, when I was about 8 and my current iron is a Weller but I used Hakkos at work for a long time and had no issue with either. I've also used a couple of Goots and found them good too.

 

[ufokillerz]

should check out circuit specialist, a lot of their irons are either hakko clones or made by hakko, i've had mine for 6 years, thing works awesome.

 

[lsiberian]

Not sure about the iron it's got a lot of rust.

 

[lsiberian]

I know it's been a long time since I posted this, but I must say this soldering iron is simply amazing. The stand is fantastic and will not fall over. The iron even in a clearly well used state does a fantastic job flowing solder. The temperature control is fantastic and lets me get just the right amount of heat. Changing tips is a breeze too. If you see an old Hakko 928 on craigslist and need an iron it's definitely worth the pickup. Way better than the RS one for my needs.

 

[TLS Guy]

I know it's been a long time since I posted this, but I must say this soldering iron is simply amazing. The stand is fantastic and will not fall over. The iron even in a clearly well used state does a fantastic job flowing solder. The temperature control is fantastic and lets me get just the right amount of heat. Changing tips is a breeze too. If you see an old Hakko 928 on craigslist and need an iron it's definitely worth the pickup. Way better than the RS one for my needs.

Hakko is great stuff!

 

[jinjuku]

I've found some good prices on a few Hakko soldering stations and heard they are excellent. I'm wondering if anyone here has used one before.

I have had a Hakko from 93 to 2002 (sold it to a friend). Bullet proof and great thermal recovery.

 

[jinjuku]

Hakko are good but only a runner up to industry standard - Weller
But both are huge upgrades over RS crap

I wouldn't go that far...

 

[valvesnvinylfan]

+1, I've had a 936 Hakko for a while now, and it's great--stable, reliable, really makes soldering much, much easier than a cheapo iron. Used Wellers before, and I thought they were quite comparable.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Hakko are good but only a runner up to industry standard - Weller
But both are huge upgrades over RS crap

I can't believe it's been over a year since I posted this ...
Well both are great, Both will do the job if you pick the right model and tip.
I wish I had disposable income and space to get full reworking station, but i'm just day dreaming - Not that I really need one...