Hakko 936-12

TheDriver41 · 30th September 2004, 05:36 PM

I am about to buy a hakko 936-12 workstation today from all-spec. This will be use for my diy audio projects.

http://www.all-spec.com/cgi-bin/fccg...product=936-12

I called them asking what extra tips and desolder tools they recommend. They person had no clue what I was even talking about and said she couldn't recommend anything.

I'm sold on the station. I think it comes with a 1.6mm chisel tip. What other tips would you guys recommend getting?

http://www.all-spec.com/cgi-bin/fccg...ACC&w3path=cat

And recommendations on desolder tools. I was thinking about a braid. What width is recommended?

http://www.all-spec.com/cgi-bin/fccg...ldering/Rework|Desoldering+Braid

I am also buying stuff from digikey, apexjr, parts express, leeds, and goldmine today for GC parts. So I can just add to those orders.

Thanks
Matt

BrianGT · 30th September 2004, 06:51 PM

That should be a good soldering station. I have a friend who has the same unit and no complaints.

As for soldering accessories, I like to use a vacuum desolder pump:
http://www.elexp.com/sdr_7382.htm
(cheapest price I could find)

Best of luck,

--
Brian

carlmart · 30th September 2004, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TheDriver41
I am about to buy a hakko 936-12 workstation today from all-spec. This will be use for my diy audio projects.

http://www.all-spec.com/cgi-bin/fccg...product=936-12

I called them asking what extra tips and desolder tools they recommend. They person had no clue what I was even talking about and said she couldn't recommend anything.

I'm sold on the station. I think it comes with a 1.6mm chisel tip. What other tips would you guys recommend getting?

http://www.all-spec.com/cgi-bin/fccg...ACC&w3path=cat

And recommendations on desolder tools. I was thinking about a braid. What width is recommended?

http://www.all-spec.com/cgi-bin/fccg...ldering/Rework|Desoldering+Braid

I am also buying stuff from digikey, apexjr, parts express, leeds, and goldmine today for GC parts. So I can just add to those orders.

The Hakko is great: I have one and it delivers all it promises. Buy three tips at least: fat, mid and thin. The mid size is the tip you will use most. The thin one is great for SMD parts.

For desoldering, the only tool I recommend is the desoldering iron sold by Radio Shack. Be sure to buy two heavy-duty desoldering tips. Keep them clean.

This tool is the best for desoldering thin wires and not even heat the part, if you work fast. Let the tip get very hot before desoldering and do it using both hands. It's the best way to protect pcb pads.

Braids and other tools tend to make a mess of pcb traces and pads.

Carlos

TheDriver41 · 30th September 2004, 10:44 PM

thanks guys. I can wait to get all my parts together. Brian I'm person that you are helping out with the digikey order. Thanks agian.

Matt

amisdad · 2nd October 2004, 01:48 AM

I love my 936! Let me know if you have a hard time getting parts for it. I have a supplier a few miles away that stocks many of the tips. I usually use the small chisel tip. It's small and covers more area due to it's flat edge.

falcott · 2nd October 2004, 07:30 AM

We have a Hakko workstation where I work. Great quality, and nice to use. Enjoy!

Scribble · 10th October 2004, 03:55 PM

I got one of these stations for my b'day a week ago but yet to use it

Just a few more parts to go and i can make a start on my PD Gainclone!

lopan · 24th October 2004, 01:52 AM

Thought this might be interest some one note the discreet steps are only approximate 1/6 turn

30th September 2004, 05:36 PM	#1
TheDriver41 diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: iowa	Hakko 936-12 I am about to buy a hakko 936-12 workstation today from all-spec. This will be use for my diy audio projects. http://www.all-spec.com/cgi-bin/fccg...product=936-12 I called them asking what extra tips and desolder tools they recommend. They person had no clue what I was even talking about and said she couldn't recommend anything. I'm sold on the station. I think it comes with a 1.6mm chisel tip. What other tips would you guys recommend getting? http://www.all-spec.com/cgi-bin/fccg...ACC&w3path=cat And recommendations on desolder tools. I was thinking about a braid. What width is recommended? http://www.all-spec.com/cgi-bin/fccg...ldering/Rework\|Desoldering+Braid I am also buying stuff from digikey, apexjr, parts express, leeds, and goldmine today for GC parts. So I can just add to those orders. Thanks Matt

30th September 2004, 06:51 PM	#2
BrianGT diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: near Atlanta, GA	Re: Hakko 936-12 That should be a good soldering station. I have a friend who has the same unit and no complaints. As for soldering accessories, I like to use a vacuum desolder pump: http://www.elexp.com/sdr_7382.htm (cheapest price I could find) Best of luck, -- Brian

2nd October 2004, 07:30 AM	#6
falcott diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wherever I hang my hat...	We have a Hakko workstation where I work. Great quality, and nice to use. Enjoy! __________________ "Simplify, simplify." - Thoreau "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." - Einstein

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30th September 2004, 10:44 PM	#4
TheDriver41 diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: iowa	thanks guys. I can wait to get all my parts together. Brian I'm person that you are helping out with the digikey order. Thanks agian. Matt

2nd October 2004, 01:48 AM	#5
amisdad diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago	I love my 936! Let me know if you have a hard time getting parts for it. I have a supplier a few miles away that stocks many of the tips. I usually use the small chisel tip. It's small and covers more area due to it's flat edge.

10th October 2004, 03:55 PM	#7
Scribble diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Western Australia	I got one of these stations for my b'day a week ago but yet to use it Just a few more parts to go and i can make a start on my PD Gainclone!

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