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Re: Soldering Station Recommendations

 

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I went this way and never have looked back:


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A few more bucks, but I have used them heavily ever since. I just use a small 12v fan to blow smoke away from the work area.

Good light, good magnification, a board holder, and a few hand tools are essential.

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On Jan 7, 2025, at 18:25, Dave S. <KO6FAD@...> wrote:

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Hello Greg:? based on your experience with it and reviews I've read on Amazon, I'm going to order the WEP 882D.? Just $60.00 -- amazing, for so much flexibility!? The fact that you built so many QRP Labs kits with this station says a lot.??
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Chip Quick makes an array of paste products.? Can you provide an exact recommendation?
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I plan on ordering these other items:
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Solder: ?
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Helping Hands/Soldering Mat: ?
(I have doubts about its ESD suppression abilities when boards are being held off of the surface.)
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Smoke extractor: ?
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Any additional comments from anyone are welcome before I pull the trigger on this order!
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Thank you!? --73

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