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General Category => Tech Tools => Topic started by: 2wo on September 20, 2013, 07:10:29 PM

Title: Hakko 936 Solder Station $60 at Parts Connection
Post by: 2wo on September 20, 2013, 07:10:29 PM

This is arguably one of the best stations for our kind of work.

I can't stress, just how much easier it is to learn to solder like a Pro, with a tool like this.

http://www.partsconnexion.com/tools_soldersta.html

It's $100 on the site but on sale for $60.

I have no connection with PX, but I am a Fan boy of the 936...John   

Title: Re: Hakko 936 Solder Station $60 at Parts Connection
Post by: Paul Birkeland on September 21, 2013, 05:32:58 AM

How do you get the sale price?  That's an incredible deal.

Title: Re: Hakko 936 Solder Station $60 at Parts Connection
Post by: SteveH on September 21, 2013, 06:37:09 AM

Note that this isn't a Hakko station, it's a "Hakko style replica"...

From the PCX web site:

"Hakko-style 936 Solder Station & extra Hakko-style Tip, Each

NOTE: The 936 model is no longer in production by Hakko. These units are high quality "replica" stations (1 year warranty). "

That may or may not make a difference, I couldn't say.

SteveH

Title: Re: Hakko 936 Solder Station $60 at Parts Connection
Post by: Natural Sound on September 21, 2013, 06:44:13 AM

I'm very happy with the Hakko 936 I bought a few years ago. It is my understanding that this model is no longer in production. There may be some NOS units out there but a majority of the units claiming to be a Hakko 936 are clones. The one in this link seems too good to be true.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=19240&aff=421628 (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=19240&aff=421628)

Title: Re: Hakko 936 Solder Station $60 at Parts Connection
Post by: Paul Birkeland on September 21, 2013, 06:47:30 AM

Hmm, PCX has a picture of the Hakko station up, that's a little unusualy for them.  At that price, it's no longer such a great deal.

Title: Re: Hakko 936 Solder Station $60 at Parts Connection
Post by: 2wo on September 21, 2013, 04:48:53 PM

Hmm, the one that is pictured is identical to one I have, down to the holder, I suppose you could call and ask them what's the scoop. Still, one year warranty...John     

Title: Re: Hakko 936 Solder Station $60 at Parts Connection
Post by: 4krow on September 21, 2013, 08:05:04 PM

 Awhile back, I did buy a Hakko model888? Not sure, but I would rather have the style shown here. I don't need no stinkin digital iron, but you couldn't take it from me either. The Hakko performs really well so far.