On 8/3/2021 3:35 PM, Mike Loewen via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
On 8/3/2021 10:12 AM, Bob Shuster via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
I'm looking at the Hakko FX888, or maybe the less expensive X-Tronic 3020? Mainly I repair or modify vintage electronics, but occasionally modern stuff where I need a finer tip and less heat. Thoughts/recommendations? Thanks. - Bob Shuster
You can't go wrong with the good old Weller WESD51.
Mike Loewen mloewen@cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/
I think everyone should have a WES/WESD51 on their tool shelf. They are awesome, built like tanks, easy to train on, simple, work well, portable, and you can feel OK loaning out. I love my metcal 500, but it's not leaving the bench. Jim -- RETRO Innovations, Contemporary Gear for Classic Systems www.go4retro.com store.go4retro.com