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Hi, Everyone, I am a brand spanking new newbie when it comes to electronics repair but i’m very excited to learn board repair. I purchased the Hakko FX888D to practice soldering on dummy boards and will probably continue to use it for some time. My question: What are the best tips to use with this station for micro soldering? A part number would be great or a link on ebay even better! Also what do you guys think about this hot air station for a beginner?: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/152922627479 Thank you so much!
Don’t know at which Hakko you looked at, PatsyF, but it’s not a cheap manufacturer. On the contrary it’s a very reputable one, among other brands that were on the market well before “microsoldering craze”, like Weller, Ersa, Pace, JBC, Metcal, just to mention a few. Be very careful where you buy, as it’s well known there are clones around. Also consider there’s quite a difference between a simple soldering iron and a soldering station..performance and prices can’t really be compared.
the hot air station is fine as for tip i would say T18-C05
I think learning to microsolder on cheap crappy hot air stations is like trying to put out a fire with a hose that is alternating fast and slow water flow——way harder than using a solid affordable station like the Quick861dw that is the clear winner for value hot air rework.
