Hobbyking Soldering Station $15.74 USD + $11.99 USD Postage (~ $31.15 AUD Total)

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  dy4me on 31/12/2013 - 13:02

  +1

  Lol. the last two i bought are still sitting in the cupboard.

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    frogduck on 31/12/2013 - 13:06

    Nice :) Not sure how much use mine would get. I was in a repairing electronics phase last time I was looking for one of these but haven't done much since then…

    What made you buy two though? haha

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      dy4me on 31/12/2013 - 14:34

      +1

      Wasnt sure if the first one would last very long. you know, like most electronics these days.

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  cristtos on 31/12/2013 - 13:16

  +1

  I have and use one of these, very good value for money. Tip is not that good though, will need replacing after a few hours of use, can anyone suggest a good replacement?

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    frogduck on 31/12/2013 - 13:23

    +1

    Don't have experience with this yet myself but in the reviews they say that it works with the Hakko 936 soldering tip set (can be found on ebay apparently). I believe Hakko is a Japanese brand and this soldering iron is a decent quality copy of one of the Hakko range?

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      cristtos on 31/12/2013 - 17:17

      I have just ordered a tip from ebay (150877802513 - Price: AU $1.70 inc delivery), let's see if it fits and is a better quality.
      Thank you frogduck

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  zed50 on 31/12/2013 - 13:17

  thanks frogduck, ordered one for motorbike repairs.

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  maxwellian on 31/12/2013 - 13:39

  +1

  Not really a promo as this is the standard price but they are a handy tool, I was looking at Jaycar at $300 units and thought there must be something more afordable then found this, I'm not saying it rivals the quality or functionality of those more expensive units, but I've spent more than this price on shitty hot stick and a plug style units.

  As for new (better) tips - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130727516120?ssPageName=STRK:MEWA…

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    frogduck on 31/12/2013 - 13:49

    Thanks dewy, are you using these tips on the iron? Thinking of getting the set but the ad doesn't specifically say it will fit this unit so just want to check with you.

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  heyimsu on 31/12/2013 - 14:07

  Thanks got one. Tried adding a multimeter but it was 2g over to 2kg limit :(

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  Elppa8 on 31/12/2013 - 15:42

  Bought one last time and works well, although the shaft was not assembled correctly on mine but was a quick fix. Also got the replacement tips from eBay which fit perfectly.

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  mrfluffy on 31/12/2013 - 16:39

  -2

  Mine lasted 3 uses. Bought the spare tips, most of which i will never use, and a magnifying glass thing with multi clamps and all. : )
  I am getting a proper one from Dick Smith's. They have a great reputation for reliability.
  Can't be bothered stuffing around with cheap crap anymore.

  http://www.dicksmith.com.au/tools-hobbyist/temperature-contr…

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    NosDan on 31/12/2013 - 17:56

    +1

    mines been used for all sorts, still works fine. every manufacturer gets faults, no need to neg this deal because you got a faulty one. its just luck of the draw.

    as for the cheap asian crap tricky dicky floggs off being better quality…. you are trying to make a joke right? :|

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    jpl on 31/12/2013 - 20:36

    +1

    Mine is over 1 year still going strong. I make electronics for a living and use it everyday.

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  figarow on 31/12/2013 - 23:04

  EBay any good for solder? Got some cheap stuff from China before but don't stick.

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    NosDan on 31/12/2013 - 23:08

    +1

    if you can get the stuff with lead in it it solders MUCH better…. but is i guess slightly bad to breath in the fumes etc…. but ive been using it for decades and my shrinks all keep telling me theres nothing wrong in my brain……. :|

    but, there is good and bad solder. i think its to do with mostly the flux in it. i picked up a big roll of leaded solder from jaycar about a month ago which flows well. im sure theres probably lead free stuff that is good as well, just not as good as leaded stuff.

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  ShipShapeRC on 01/01/2014 - 00:42

  We have 2 of these. I did after a few months of moderate hobby use. The other has only been used a few times and works well. The one that died, the ceramic heater under the solder tip just disintegrated.

  Usually HK stuff is pretty good. The King may or may not have a winner here. My old DSE one keeps going.

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  figarow on 01/01/2014 - 21:08

  Apart from the stand, variable heat settings and interchangeable tips is there any real difference between the iron listed here and this one: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Soldering-Welding-Iron-Tool-Heat-… I rarely solder so replaceable tips and variable heat settings i think would be wasted on me.

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    NosDan on 01/01/2014 - 21:21

    +2

    HUGE difference.

    the ones you linked to have no heat stability, when its on it just gets hotter and hotter mostly. the solder stations like the one in this deal regulate there heat. the biggest real world difference i guess only comes into what you use it for. the ones you linked tend to burn the solder/flux making it harder to get it to solder anything well and/or have the solder flow well (looking at your previous post that i also answered, its all part of that as well)

    i hope that makes sense, its clear as mud to me…..

    oh, and the ability to change tips means you can go from soldering fine wires or even circuit boards with a fine tip or change to a thicker tip and weld thicker wires for car stereos or thick amp wires etc

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      figarow on 02/01/2014 - 14:11

      I see, thanks boss :)