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On Fri, 03 Sep 2004 16:14:22 -0700, the renowned Tim Wescott
wrote: Jim Thompson wrote: Circuit Specialists is a good outfit... been around for a long time (33 years), and they're in my neighborhood (Mesa, AZ), about 20 minutes away. About the only place in the Phoenix area to buy **real** parts. ...Jim Thompson Lucky you. PDX has a Fry's and a little local outfit, but that doesn't count for real parts. I used to live in the Boston area, 30 minutes away from an Active store -- that was nice, particularly since it backed up against Future (same company) & you could get non-catalog items at the counter if you really needed them. I think Active has been spun off now. Best regards, Spehro Pefhany -- "it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward" Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com |
"G.Beat" wrote in message
news:Fy6_c.366781$%_6.342952@attbi_s01... 2.) This station is obviously an OEM version from same Singapore mfg. that makes the Haako 936 BUT with a connector change instead of the Amphenol/Tyco used by Haako and Circuit Specialists name. I do know that some Haako dealers aware of this unit are upset with this offering and were planning to talk to their Haako representative. gb If the Hakko dealers are upset about Circuit Specialists, they really ought to "love" Madell Technology Corp. (http://www.madelltech.com). They have a QK936A station that not only looks exactly like a Hakko 936, it appears to use the same connectors. They also sell several hot air stations that look amazingly similar to Hakko units. -- James T. White Note: Remove SPAM-GUARD to reply. |
"Tim Wescott" wrote in message
... G.Beat wrote: "Tim Wescott" wrote in message ... I see WTCPL, WTCPN & WTCPS systems selling on eBay for $ 25 or less -- I have seen in last 4 weeks at Chicago area hamfests -- very good WTCPS & WTCPN stations selling for $ 20 to $ 25 (some may lack the stand - but that is an easy fix/purchase) Greg Yea, I just jumped on there and lost a bit for one -- it went to her husband. At least I didn't push the price up too much. Tim - How many do you need? I have probably 4 or 5 original NOS Weller WTCP stations (no neon, no switch) - that I have here. One middle school talked to me about them - but I think they are getting a donation from a local mfg. company Greg w9gb |
"Tim Wescott" wrote in message
... A friend of mine is putting together a middle-school electronics lab, and wants to get some good cheap soldering irons. I've been traumatized by some really pitiful soldering irons so I don't just want to go price shopping. However, since I've been using professional grade, temperature controlled irons almost exclusively for years I can't recommend any good cheap ones. Can anyone recommend a soldering iron that will actually work but doesn't cost much? I'm thinking of a rough equivalent to the Weller WP-25, but that costs less than $20 a pop. Thanks in advance. This iron costs $25 and works well for DIP down to TSSOP. Along with a cheap larger iron for big wires and a heat gun for desoldering, it's all I use. Plus holds less heat than a big soldering iron, lessening damage if someone grabs the wrong end. http://www.hmcelectronics.com/cgi-bi...duct/6520-0001 |
"Tim Wescott" wrote in message ... Lucky you. PDX has a Fry's and a little local outfit, but that doesn't count for real parts. I used to live in the Boston area, 30 minutes away from an Active store -- that was nice, particularly since it backed up against Future (same company) & you could get non-catalog items at the counter if you really needed them. When I lived in the Boston area Radio Shack was a real parts warehouse (on Commonwealth Avenue) with a will-call counter (only 45 years ago ;-) ...Jim Thompson That was probably before they got bought by Tandy. -- Tim Wescott When I lived in the Boston area, I would drive by Radio Shack on the way to Scully Square and the real good parts. Cheers, Harry |
"Jim Thompson" wrote in message
... On Fri, 03 Sep 2004 16:14:22 -0700, Tim Wescott wrote: Jim Thompson wrote: Circuit Specialists is a good outfit... been around for a long time (33 years), and they're in my neighborhood (Mesa, AZ), about 20 minutes away. About the only place in the Phoenix area to buy **real** parts. ...Jim Thompson Lucky you. PDX has a Fry's and a little local outfit, but that doesn't count for real parts. I used to live in the Boston area, 30 minutes away from an Active store -- that was nice, particularly since it backed up against Future (same company) & you could get non-catalog items at the counter if you really needed them. When I lived in the Boston area Radio Shack was a real parts warehouse (on Commonwealth Avenue) with a will-call counter (only 45 years ago Here in the UK virtually all the local component outlets have disappeared. However, there are plenty of mail order suppliers and one can get most items the next day. Leon |
Here in the UK virtually all the local component outlets have disappeared.
However, there are plenty of mail order suppliers and one can get most items the next day. ============================== Indeed ,considering all the States side parts stories , in the UK we are most fortunate in having a number of small, often '0ne or persons ' companies supplying ( by 'next day' mail ) a large variety of common and sometimes not so common parts at very reasonable prices. Because of their limited turnover they are not forced to levy Value Added Tax (VAT) = purchase tax. I am a happy customer (only) of the following 2 , but there are many others : www.modecomponents.co.uk www.jabdog.com Frank GM0CSZ / KN6WH |
On Fri, 3 Sep 2004 22:17:36 -0500, "dh"
wrote: This iron costs $25 and works well for DIP down to TSSOP. Along with a cheap larger iron for big wires and a heat gun for desoldering, it's all I use. Plus holds less heat than a big soldering iron, lessening damage if someone grabs the wrong end. http://www.hmcelectronics.com/cgi-bi...duct/6520-0001 Good stuff. My old 25W Antex is still going strong after more than 20 years! I'll probably buy one of these 15W jobs for the odd SMDs I use. -- "What is now proved was once only imagin'd." - William Blake, 1793. |
"James T. White" wrote in message
... "G.Beat" wrote in message news:Fy6_c.366781$%_6.342952@attbi_s01... 2.) This station is obviously an OEM version from same Singapore mfg. that makes the Haako 936 BUT with a connector change instead of the Amphenol/Tyco used by Haako and Circuit Specialists name. I do know that some Haako dealers aware of this unit are upset with this offering and were planning to talk to their Haako representative. gb If the Hakko dealers are upset about Circuit Specialists, they really ought to "love" Madell Technology Corp. (http://www.madelltech.com). They have a QK936A station that not only looks exactly like a Hakko 936, it appears to use the same connectors. They also sell several hot air stations that look amazingly similar to Hakko units. -- James T. White Note: Remove SPAM-GUARD to reply. I do not believe thet were as upset with this firm, since the rpice discount was not as deep and supposedly "one-time" OEM deal -- which as everyone sees know -- was not true.-- I would not be surprised that some Haako dealers will drop the product. GB |
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Tim Wescott wrote: A friend of mine is putting together a middle-school electronics lab, and wants to get some good cheap soldering irons. Remind him to consider the health and safety issues before making a final decision. In the EC (and perhaps elsewhere) one soon will only be able to get lead-free solder so the soldering staions will need to be compatible with this. The fumes from flux also need to be considered. The exposure to fumes by a child will likely be minimal but, as the purpose will be 'educational', there may be a duty to employ best practice so they end up knowing what a safe workstation is like. Charles |
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