So my Stahl soldering station bit the dust this morning. Since I am using my station 4-5 times a week, I am looking for an upgrade from it. Does anybody have any recommendations for a new station? I am looking to keep it under $100. I am thinking of the Hakko FX888, but looking if anyone has anything else to suggest.
Thanks
IMO, you can't go wrong with a Hakko or a Weller. Digital temp readout is a plus. Both are great brands and easy to find replacement parts down the line.
I was always happy with my Xytronic 379 station, that's now discontinued, and it's been replaced by the Xytronic LF-369D
I love my Hakko. It's been absolutely perfect since I got it. Soldering is so much easier with it.
I have the 888 (the older style one, not the 888D) and I've found it very nice to use.
I've got a Weller. No digital temp read out but it certainly does the trick
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I'm using this one. It's a cheapy chinese one from ebay, but I honestly can't fault it. Variable temp for both the iron and hot air gun, plus fan speed setting.
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I ordered the Hakko this morning. Now I just have to wait for Amazon to deliver. I guess having to wait on the soldering iron will force me to do other things, like mowing the lawn...