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02-05-2011 | 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by drewmugx5t

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.

Thanks for the link, I'll pass it on to others looking for a cheaper alternative. Unfortunately that particular one is out of stock. The digital version runs $54.95. For that price it's close enough, for me, to justify the Hakko, when you factor in AMain coupons, $5 customer rewards points, and the sweet flame wraps the Hakko comes with.

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