Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

[Barry N1EU]

I've got the digital readout WESD51, very pleased, and good assortment of
tips available.

Barry N1EU

On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 5:13 AM, AB2E Darrell <a...@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Ditto here on the WES51 solder station, very well-built and reliable.
> 73 Darrell AB2E
>
> 
> From: Elecraft <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Phil
> Wheeler <w...@socal.rr.com>
> Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2016 11:47 PM
> To: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation
> forbuilding a K1
>
> Here a WES51, too. An excellent choice.
>
> Phil W7OX
>
> On 1/23/16 8:01 PM, Tom wrote:
> >
> > Hi I use a Weller WES51.  You can get it and all
> > accessories at digikey
> > 73 Tom
> > va2fsq.com
> >
> >
> > -Original Message- From: Mark Petrovic
> > Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2016 10:11 PM
> > To: elecr...@qth.net
> > Subject: [Elecraft] Soldering station
> > recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1
> >
> > Hi.  I am preparing to build the Elecraft K1,
> > and am seeking a
> > recommendation for a temperature controlled
> > soldering station
> > mentioned in the K1 assembly guide.
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
>
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Re: [Elecraft] : Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

[Charlie T, K3ICH]

I tend to prefer my American Beauty model 3138 for
light work.

73, Charlie k3ICH

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Behalf Of Brendon Whateley
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2016 5:17 PM
To: Edward R Cole <kl...@acsalaska.net>
Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] : Soldering station
recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

Hi Edward,

Do you do much SMD work? If so, what do you use
for that? I'm thinking of getting a hot air rework
station to make life easier with SMD, which seems
to be the future.

- Brendon KK6AYI

On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 9:06 AM, Edward R Cole
<kl...@acsalaska.net> wrote:

> I have the genuine HAKKO FX-951 (ESD safe)
solder station which is 
> essential for good soldering.  It does cost
double the other guys but 
> the "sleep" mode is very nice as tip temp is
dropped to 450F when 
> solder iron is parked in its holder.  It returns
to 670F (temp fully 
> adjustable) a few seconds after I take the iron
out of the holder.  
> This feature really extends life of the tips.
Having a professional 
> station really makes my little business of
building kits much better/easier.
>
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
> http://www.kl7uw.com
> "Kits made by KL7UW"
> Dubus Mag business:
> dubus...@gmail.com
>
>
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[Elecraft] : Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

[Edward R Cole]

I have the genuine HAKKO FX-951 (ESD safe) solder station which is 
essential for good soldering.  It does cost double the other guys but 
the "sleep" mode is very nice as tip temp is dropped to 450F when 
solder iron is parked in its holder.  It returns to 670F (temp fully 
adjustable) a few seconds after I take the iron out of the 
holder.  This feature really extends life of the tips.  Having a 
professional station really makes my little business of building kits 
much better/easier.



73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
"Kits made by KL7UW"
Dubus Mag business:
dubus...@gmail.com

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Re: [Elecraft] : Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

[Brendon Whateley]

Hi Edward,

Do you do much SMD work? If so, what do you use for that? I'm thinking of
getting a hot air rework station to make life easier with SMD, which seems
to be the future.

- Brendon KK6AYI

On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 9:06 AM, Edward R Cole  wrote:

> I have the genuine HAKKO FX-951 (ESD safe) solder station which is
> essential for good soldering.  It does cost double the other guys but the
> "sleep" mode is very nice as tip temp is dropped to 450F when solder iron
> is parked in its holder.  It returns to 670F (temp fully adjustable) a few
> seconds after I take the iron out of the holder.  This feature really
> extends life of the tips.  Having a professional station really makes my
> little business of building kits much better/easier.
>
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
> http://www.kl7uw.com
> "Kits made by KL7UW"
> Dubus Mag business:
> dubus...@gmail.com
>
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Re: [Elecraft] : Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

[David Anderson]

I got one of these hot air rework stations with a digital temperature 
controlled iron on eBay in the UK. Takes regular Hakko soldering iron tips.  It 
is model 862D+ and is well made, and excellent value for money.  I already had 
another analog temperature controlled iron but prefer this one now.  I imagine 
there must be equivalents available over there designed for USA voltages.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Soldering-Iron-Desoldering-Unsoldering-Station-Hot-Air-Rework-Gun-Display-/181456682143

I also have a very old Weller temperature controlled iron, but as it uses the 
magnastat type of tips it isn't ESD safe as the tip doesn't have a solid earth 
connection. Saying that I have built things like 10 GHz GaAsFET preamps etc 
with this old iron (when I didn't know any better) with no damage.

73 from David GM4JJJ

> On 24 Jan 2016, at 22:17, Brendon Whateley  wrote:
> 
> Hi Edward,
> 
> Do you do much SMD work? If so, what do you use for that? I'm thinking of
> getting a hot air rework station to make life easier with SMD, which seems
> to be the future.
> 
> - Brendon KK6AYI
> 
>> On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 9:06 AM, Edward R Cole  wrote:
>> 
>> I have the genuine HAKKO FX-951 (ESD safe) solder station which is
>> essential for good soldering.  It does cost double the other guys but the
>> "sleep" mode is very nice as tip temp is dropped to 450F when solder iron
>> is parked in its holder.  It returns to 670F (temp fully adjustable) a few
>> seconds after I take the iron out of the holder.  This feature really
>> extends life of the tips.  Having a professional station really makes my
>> little business of building kits much better/easier.
>> 
>> 
>> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>> http://www.kl7uw.com
>>"Kits made by KL7UW"
>> Dubus Mag business:
>>dubus...@gmail.com
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

[Tom]

Hi I use a Weller WES51.  You can get it and all accessories at digikey
73 Tom
va2fsq.com


-Original Message- 
From: Mark Petrovic

Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2016 10:11 PM
To: elecr...@qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation 
forbuilding a K1


Hi.  I am preparing to build the Elecraft K1, and am seeking a
recommendation for a temperature controlled soldering station
mentioned in the K1 assembly guide.

Any suggestions?

Thank you.

--
Mark
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Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

[Phil Wheeler]

Here a WES51, too. An excellent choice.

Phil W7OX

On 1/23/16 8:01 PM, Tom wrote:


Hi I use a Weller WES51.  You can get it and all 
accessories at digikey

73 Tom
va2fsq.com


-Original Message- From: Mark Petrovic
Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2016 10:11 PM
To: elecr...@qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Soldering station 
recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1


Hi.  I am preparing to build the Elecraft K1, 
and am seeking a
recommendation for a temperature controlled 
soldering station

mentioned in the K1 assembly guide.

Any suggestions?

Thank you.



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Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

[David Christ]

Circuit Specialists in the Phoenix area has a nice assortment.  I have found 
them a reliable mail order source as have others.  Just a customer.



David K0LUM


> On Jan 23, 2016, at 10:01 PM, Tom  wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi I use a Weller WES51.  You can get it and all accessories at digikey
> 73 Tom
> va2fsq.com
> 
> 
> -Original Message- From: Mark Petrovic
> Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2016 10:11 PM
> To: elecr...@qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation for 
> building a K1
> 
> Hi.  I am preparing to build the Elecraft K1, and am seeking a
> recommendation for a temperature controlled soldering station
> mentioned in the K1 assembly guide.
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> Thank you.
> 
> -- 
> Mark
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Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

[AB2E Darrell]

Ditto here on the WES51 solder station, very well-built and reliable.
73 Darrell AB2E


From: Elecraft <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Phil Wheeler 
<w...@socal.rr.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2016 11:47 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation 
forbuilding a K1

Here a WES51, too. An excellent choice.

Phil W7OX

On 1/23/16 8:01 PM, Tom wrote:
>
> Hi I use a Weller WES51.  You can get it and all
> accessories at digikey
> 73 Tom
> va2fsq.com
>
>
> -Original Message- From: Mark Petrovic
> Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2016 10:11 PM
> To: elecr...@qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Soldering station
> recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1
>
> Hi.  I am preparing to build the Elecraft K1,
> and am seeking a
> recommendation for a temperature controlled
> soldering station
> mentioned in the K1 assembly guide.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thank you.
>

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