Are Hakko soldering irons good?
Hakko and Weller are two of the best soldering iron manufacturers. Around $100 or less, Hakko is the way to go. Their soldering irons and stations are simply better quality in this price range.
Where are Hakko soldering irons made?
Japan
Hakko headquarters are in Japan.
What should I look for when buying a soldering iron?
Wattage: you should pick up a soldering iron with at least 30 watts of power. Soldering irons with low wattage take longer to heat up and are not consistent holding the temperature. Tip compatibility: the iron’s tips should be replaceable, and the iron should be compatible with a wide variety of tips.
Which Hakko tip for SMD?
Hakko T18-S4 SMD
The Hakko T18-S4 SMD Soldering Tip is used with Hakko’s FX-888/FX-8801/907/900M/913/928/936/937/703 Soldering Stations and Systems.
What is the Hakko fx601-02 soldering iron?
The Hakko FX601-02 is the next generation of variable temperature-controlled soldering irons. It is ideal for soldering applications that require mobility or a long reach, such as soldering solar panels, etc. The extremely lightweight, ergonomic handpiece allows you to solder for long periods of time without hand fatigue.
What size tip for the Hakko fx601?
The other FX600 model uses T18 size tips which there are LOTS of options for (but is a lower wattage model slightly). So, you can either get the FX600 or Hakko part# B3730 to switch the tip holder on this FX601 to the T18 style, then you will have lots more tip options
What is the temperature of the fx-601?
* FX-601 is set at the same temperature of 455 by measuring the actual temperature. FX-601 has excellent heat recovery but is compact, light weight and well-balanced. Comparing with the conventional heavy duty iron, FX-601 is easy and simple to handle.
Which soldering iron for stained glass tip holder?
So, you can either get the FX600 or Hakko part# B3730 to switch the tip holder on this FX601 to the T18 style, then you will have lots more tip options I purchased this soldering iron for use with stained glass after reading numerous reviews that it was the best.