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

2016-01-24 Thread Barry N1EU
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 prepara

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

2016-01-24 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
lector Reflector <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> 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,

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

2016-01-24 Thread 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

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

2016-01-24 Thread 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

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

2016-01-24 Thread 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

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

2016-01-23 Thread 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

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

2016-01-23 Thread Phil Wheeler
: [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

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

2016-01-23 Thread 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

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

2016-01-23 Thread AB2E Darrell
ctor 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