wrote in message ml wrote:
by chance would anyone know a place selling hakko soldering irons at a
good prices?

Not exactly your question but take a look at Circuit Specialists
CSI-STATION1A:

This is basically a clone of the Hakko 936, uses the same tips and even
has the same schematic. I've had good luck with mine and the price is
right at $34.95 Someone on the QRP-L list thought that the Chinese
maufacturer might also be making the Hakko.

Caveat emptor & 73!

Bill W4ZV

hi!

i wouldn't buy hakko, at least not for professional use.
i found it wasn't very good, the heat wouldn't transfer to the soldering tip
very well.
my friend changed all 50 hakkos to weller even if they are 3-4 times more
expensive !

cheers,
christine