[geeks] Q: Affordable soldering station

[J. Alexander Jacocks]

On Wed, Dec 5, 2018 at 08:45 Ben Greisler <ben at kadimac.com> wrote:

> An alternative is the TS80 which is USB powered. Marco Reps also reviews
> that
> one in comparison to the TS100, but here is a review from EEV:
>
> https://youtu.be/7iYcpiY2T2U
>
> The Hakko is less toylike in real life. The holder is made of ceramic for
> heat
> resistance and the main body looks fine on the bench.


Ibll second the FX-888.  Itbs a fantastic station, and Hakko makes all
the
service parts available, so that you can maintain the station over the
long-term.

- Alex