by chance would anyone know a place selling hakko soldering irons at a
good prices?


I've found a bunch of places via google, but non offer any 'special'
prices

tnx

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

I've found a bunch of places via google, but non offer any 'special'
prices

tnx

What do you consider a "Special Price"
Remember you BASIC economics -- and WATCH the Yen-Dollar exchange rates.
Hakko has attempted to keep their product prices the same --
as the Dollar has devalued against the Yen.

My advice: Last time I saw these factors (1973; 1979) with energy price
increases -- inflation and price increases followed within a few months or
the year. IF you want one - find best deal today - and buy it - and do not
be surprised if the price rises 10% over next 18 months.

eBay has about the best prices for the Hakko 936-12
A majority of these sellers are large Hakko distributors or dealers (TE
equipment, HCM) - selling excess inventory. IF you want best retail store
price - checkout Fry's Electronics.

BEWARE of bargains or very low prices -- you may be buying a Chinese copy of
the Hakko products.

Web sites can be found on Internet that show side by side pictorial
comparisons ---inferior vacuum pumps (desoldering stations), poor assembly
quality and ceramic iron heaters that are not of the same quality or
construction --- as the true Hakko (Japanese made) heaters.

Hakko USA web site
http://www.hakkousa.com/2006/default...ssistant=Dinky


gb

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:

http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/7307

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

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


I've found a bunch of places via google, but non offer any 'special'
prices

tnx


http://www.kiesub.com/

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

christine wrote:
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



Which Model Weller did he change them for?

I am looking for a new Iron thats ESD safe so i am curious. The
impressive thing about the Hakko is the extensive tip range. very few
irons have such a broad range, if they do they move you towards
professional SMT stations for SMT tips etc. With Hakko you can at least
get SMT tips for their cheap irons. Since i hand solder SMT this is
great for me.

Zen

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wrote:

by chance would anyone know a place selling hakko soldering irons at a
good prices?


I've found a bunch of places via google, but non offer any 'special'
prices

tnx

thanks all