+1 for the Hakko!

thanks

I think i might get that hobbyking iron, what Hakko tip did you put on it?

I have the Hobbyking iron, too. Just get a new tip, and you are set.

You can find 10 packs of assorted tips on ebay for 9 bucks.

I have had mine for a year and love it.

http://www.hakkousa.com/detail.asp?PID=4827&Page=1

I got a set of these too.

Ok thanks i will order the hobbyking iron.

What is the best Hakko tip for it?

weller or hakko (or rebranded hakko, lots exist) would be a good all around soldering station. with VERY few exceptions, any soldering irons that don't have a base station are nearly unusable and junk. there are exceptions like I said, but very rare. you can get a nice hakko rebranded station for ~$50

if you have the money and will be using it a ton, you can't go wrong with a JBC. i have their modular series and they're top notch! but I'm into electronics as a hobby so it was worth every penny. would be excessive for just soldering the occasional battery connector

for general use, usually the small chisel tips are the best all around tips

I keep this one in my track bag its got enough power for just about anything and I like the adjustable temp feature.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...uctId=12604264

I also have a hakko at home on my workbench.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10PCS-Solder...item4854dff8dd

5th one from the left is the work horse. Single Hakko tip is $4.50(you want a 3c or 4c), worth the convenience if you find one locally. Otherwise, order these.

Hakko as well. Originally had an ungar for probably 15 years and finally died. Have had my Hakko for about 6 now. Still works perfect. I do need to get a new larger chisel tip though.

Another Hakko user here but I recently picked up a Weller Portasol butane powered iron for use at tracks with no electricity. I was really surprised by how quickly it heats and how well it worked even in windy conditions on big motor wires. Get the biggest one. Supposed to be equivalent to a 125 watt iron.

I'm keeping the Hakko on the workbench and using the Weller exclusively at the track.

Buy a Hakko, was the best purchase i made. I went through numerous weller irons till i bought a HAkko. You wont regret it.

If your just looking for an iron, the Trakpower TK60 from Tower Hobbies is very good, gets super hot, and costs $16. The problems are a stiff cord and sometimes too hot, but for $16 a real bargain. I will probably get the Hakko next as well.