Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 26 14:06:33 EDT 2013 | kkay
We have been evaluating different solder irons and have narrowed it down to Weller and JBC. Does any one have JBC units and comments about them? This was the first time I have ever heard of JBC solder equipment
Electronics Forum | Thu May 08 08:06:08 EDT 2008 | tazzntigger
The iron of my choice would be the Hakko iron. They have a double plating on their tips. The cost is relatively low and have a digital read out. They can also be locked out so that the temperatures can't be reset by the operators. This is the onl
Electronics Forum | Tue May 06 08:22:17 EDT 2008 | muarty
I have been using several PS800 soldering irons for sometime now and find them very good indeed. Tip life etc are all excellent. At the moment I am trialling the new PS900 iron, early indications go that it is even better. I also have no affilition w
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 21 12:23:26 EDT 2006 | mumtaz
Agreed! More soldering irons will provide the solder joint yoiu need.
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 26 23:25:32 EDT 2013 | jandon
We have used JBC soldering stations many years without any major problems. Handpiece is lightweight and comfortable to use. Tips are bit expensive but worth of money. Go Nano for 0402 and smaller and HD for massive part soldering. JBC CD-2BB Solderi
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 13 03:35:18 EDT 2005 | Rob
.....and it'll probably be the best soldering iron in the world.
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 26 16:05:52 EDT 2013 | hegemon
JBC is a great performer, but tips can get a bit expensive. If you are working smaller parts like 0402 and 0201 capacitors, go with the JBC Nano Station. We have 3 stations, each with dual Nano soldering irons. The balance of our stuff is H*kko Fo
Electronics Forum | Thu May 08 09:56:09 EDT 2008 | mjz289
I agree with dlm. We have been using Hakko irons for our lesd free soldering for about 6 months now. They work great and the tips are relatively inexpensive - $9 to $15, plus they last a very long time compared to our previous brand that we used. The
Electronics Forum | Fri May 09 13:25:31 EDT 2008 | ldbepurchase
we sell the Hakko type 900M-T tips that fit for 936 soldering stations for $5 only. Shipping included. Reply if interested.
Electronics Forum | Thu May 08 15:53:28 EDT 2008 | radab
I love my Pace ST-30. Not too expensive and works a charm. Tips are also reasonable at $6-$15.
