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[Ken]

I thought this might interest someone.

Ken.

June Newsletter

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New Tempature controlled soldering and hot air re-work station. $139   Ideal for both through hole and surface mount work. Comes with 3 diferent size hot air nozels.  Click here for more details......

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[cardre]

Hi all,

Wondering what the more experienced soldering professionals think of the following station?

> New Tempature controlled soldering and hot air re-work station.

> <http://secure.oatleyelectronics.com//product_info.php?products_id=941>**
> $139
> *  <http://secure.oatleyelectronics.com//product_info.php?products_id=912>

>  Ideal for both through hole and surface mount work.
> Comes with 3 diferent size hot air

> nozels.<http://secure.oatleyelectronics.com//product_info.php?products_id=912>

There's not a lot of info on the site about it. As an occasional hobbyist who's thinking of upgrading from a 'Firestarter' to his first soldering station and begin trying to use surface mounting parts, is this a good option?

Normally I see in most professional setups the hot air rework is a different device altogether. Does this combined unit make sense to start off with, or would ibe better off spending the same or slightly more money on something different?

Thanks for your help in advance.

[cardre]

Hi Ken,

Thanks for posting. Question about...

On May 28, 12:03 pm, Ken <k...@waggies.net> wrote:

> *WHAT'S NEW!* <http://secure.oatleyelectronics.com//products_new.php>

>
> New Tempature controlled soldering and hot air re-work station. $139

> <http://secure.oatleyelectronics.com/product_info.php?products_id=941>**

What do the more experienced soldering experts think about this
combined solder/hot air rework station? There's very little info on
the site about it.

As a hobbyist who's just used the basic 'firestarter' soldering irons
and would like to take their first step up to something more serious,
is this a good first step?

As its a combined unit, is this normally a good idea as most
professional setups I see have two completely different units?

I'm an occasional hobbyist and would like to be able to consider doing
some of my first surface mount parts and the hot air rework gives me
the option to remove things if I screw up. So if you were in my
situation, would you think this is a good next step, or should I get
something different for around the same or not much more money?

Thanks in advance for your 'professional' advice.

Cary.

[polycarbonate1]

Ken,

I've only ever used a very fine-tipped iron, tweezers and a maggie lamp, so I've got nothing really good or bad to say here. However, all customers I've had buy a similar unit have been quite happy with them.

-Scout

[Ken]

Hi Cary.

It does look fairly inexpensive, and interested me also.
Having worked with soldering and desoldering tools for some years in Telstra (in a past life), we used tools which combined both a soldering pencil and desoldering or blower pencil (Pace brand).  So I'd say it is normal for both to be on the same unit.
As far as soldering irons go, I've had a Weller W60D (240v, 60w) iron at home for many years, and been very happy with it.
In Telstra we used 24v 40w irons almost exclusively.  The lighter iron and slimmer cord makes them easier to handle, but the 60w of my iron makes it more versatile -able to handle big joints, even up to lead-lighting.  (High wattage on small work isn't an issue with temperature controlled irons.  Its about the tip size.)

One problem I foresee with the Oatley soldering station is getting replacement parts.  I'd ask whether they have spare tips, maybe buying some immediately if they do.  -With a recognised brand like Weller etc, parts tend to be available, even if a bit expensive.

I think most of the tools sold by Jaycar etc come from China now.  So an unknown brand from a different supplier isn't necessarily any worse.

Ken.

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[cardre]

Thanks Ken for your response.

Do any others have opinions you'd care to share?

Thanks

[Ken]

Oh I have heaps, Cary.  But I don't want the group telling me to shut the f**** up.  :)

Ken.

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