March 9, 200917 yr comment_212844 I need to get a better soldering iron than the one I currently have and was wondering if there are any opinions of the Weller WP35. It looks like a decent iron and is in the price range I can afford. A full electronically controlled station is too costly so this looked ideal for me. If you know of a better iron at around the same price (no higher) please advise. Report
March 9, 200917 yr comment_212852 I would go with one of the Hakko clones before I would buy another Weller product. Example----> Stan Rubinstein Assoc., Inc. > Aoyue Digital Soldering Station 937+ Report
March 9, 200917 yr comment_212897 I had a Xytronics 137ESD that I was very happy with. It was a bit more than the Weller ($70) but it was also a lot better iron. As a bonus it used Hacko tips. Report
March 9, 200917 yr Author comment_213027 Only if it has digital control and a rusty pointy bit. Report
March 9, 200917 yr comment_213043 Thanks Marshall, I ordered one too. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what for sissy "wood burning" projects? Report
March 9, 200917 yr comment_213047 good thread, I'm thinking of investing in an iron myself. I want to try swapping out some resistors on the ol' bugle. Report
March 10, 200917 yr comment_213127 I'm glad that this thread was made too. I've been procrastinating the replacement of my soldering iron for far too long. Report
March 10, 200917 yr comment_213153 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what for sissy "wood burning" projects? Oh he is sooo pushin' it! Report
March 10, 200917 yr Author comment_213156 Oh he is sooo pushin' it! Yeah, I'd scratch him and pull his hair If I were you! Report
March 10, 200917 yr comment_213161 I'm glad this thread was made, too. Just because I enjoy when you guys abuse each other. And the shouldering iron. Report
March 10, 200917 yr comment_213166 I'm glad this thread was made, 'cause there isn't one a day over at HF or anything... Report
March 10, 200917 yr Author comment_213167 Yeah, but they all suck. Ok, you all suck too but in a different way. Report
March 10, 200917 yr comment_213207 Yeah, I'd scratch him and pull his hair If I were you! That's enough outa you Smeggy Nine Fingers! I'm glad this thread was made, 'cause there isn't one a day over at HF or anything... Who goes there? Report
March 26, 200917 yr comment_218483 Been using one of these for the past 8 odd years ( replaced a simple weller ) and it keeps me happy - DMM as a free gift is cool as it doesn't mind the abuse which my pricier one is too much of a sissy boy for. ..dB Report
January 7, 201016 yr comment_312769 Bummer, I went to use my Hakko 936 today and found out that the ceramic element in the soldering pen (Hakko 907) is broken. Does anyone know if it's possible to replace just that part or do I have to replace the whole pen? And if it's the case, any cheaper alternatives than buying the official Hakko part? Report
January 7, 201016 yr comment_312778 My 936 clone (Aoyue) came with an extra heating element so I'm pretty sure it's replaceable. Report
January 7, 201016 yr comment_312779 Here's the manual Looks like it can be replaced. Google for the part number. Report
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