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New tools for the workbench

I got this soldering station. It did not come with any tips.

http://www.hakkousa.com/detail.asp?PID=4482&Page=1

I got these tips but primarily have used the T15-D16

http://www.hakkousa.com/detail.asp?PID=4274&Page=1
http://www.hakkousa.com/detail.asp?PID=4273&Page=1
http://www.hakkousa.com/detail.asp?PID=4255&Page=1

I got this 808 desoldering kit.

http://www.hakkousa.com/detail.asp?PID=838&Page=1

It came with a nozzle that will work for most PCB work but I did order the one with a slightly larger opening for working with larger diameter wires.

A1007
http://www.hakkousa.com/detail.asp?PID=1452&Page=1
 
Gonna put it to work today. Replacing all the electrolytics on a Marantx 2238B as well as replacing pretty much everything except the resistors on the amp board.
 
x2turbo said:
Gonna put it to work today. Replacing all the electrolytics on a Marantx 2238B as well as replacing pretty much everything except the resistors on the amp board.
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please keep us informed!

post pics too if you can

Thanks for the links!
 
WOOOOHOOO !!!!!! damn finally got a chance to use my Hakko 808 desoldering tool and i'm just f'ing amazed !

I wanted to swap out the output caps on the phonoclone i'd built recently and normally ive dreaded unsoldering anything from a pcb . time consuming which i'm always afraid i'm going to damage the component or worse the board .

warm the tool up , turn the board over . put the tip over the lead and pull the trigger . again for the other lead . in literally 5 secs the cap has fallen off onto the bench and i'm left with 2 clean undamaged pads and two clean holes :)

it took me maybe 5 mins to swap out those caps and that was just because i was dumb struck at how incredible the 808 worked !!!!

http://www.frys.com/search?search_t...tring=hakko+808&submit.x=16&submit.y=13&cat=0

got to use my new hakko 888 iron too . in the pics it looks like something Gumby made , but when you feel the weight of the trannie , the iron and it's holder in real life , you'll definitely change your opinion .

very pleased with both of them .

cheers Woody
 
On the Hakko 808, I have used mine a LOT and always run the spring thingy in and out after each use. And empty the solder out as well. But I found the suction was going off a little, so I used the screwdriver type rod that came with it and gave it a good clean out. I was amazed how much "sooty" stuff came out. I then replace the filter and it's like new again.

Removed the caps and op amps from a 640P just like shelling peas, I couldn't live without this thing.
 
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