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Old 02-04-2011 | 02:20 PM
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I recently got one from Circuit specialists. It is very nice and a good bit cheaper than the Hakko. Read the soldering guide in this section probably on the 2nd or 3rd page by now. It comes with a new element if you were to ever wear one out, and the station and tips are top notch. They back their products too.

Here is the link. http://circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/9747
If you get one i recommend one of these tips for the heavy guage wire. http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/7549
or http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/7321

Remember whichever iron you get to keep your tip tinned at all times, and don't leave it on when you aren't using it, Mine takes like 10-20 seconds to heat up so there is no need to leave it on.
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