Thanks for the link!
I found something interesting when I looked at the info on the iron!
The 936 soldering station is an inexpensive, compact station that you can stack to conserve valuable bench space.
Features include: • adjustable temperature control with lock/set screw
• temperature range 392°-896°F (200°- 480°C)
• maintains idle temperature within 1.8°F (1°C)
• ceramic heating element and senor insures rapid heat-up temperature (30 seconds) and lightning-fast thermal recovery
• Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature setting
• temperature adjusted by simply turning the dial
• slender iron handles are insulated and ergonomic-designed for ease and comfort
• accommodates large, medium or small irons
• wide selection of tips available for soldering SMD and through-hole connections
(see Specifications for more details)
Its not any hotter than my $10 Craftsman! lol.. I may have to buy a $2.99 pack of tips every now and then.. oh well..
I give props to Hakko for the cools colors though.. just not worth it to me.
I think the key here is making sure you have the right kind of tip and it's not all used up when you go to solder something like a battery pack...
Jerome 