On Sat, 28 Jul 2018 07:03:54 +0200, you wrote:
I see they still use the RF tips where you can't adjust the temperature.
That has always been a deal breaker for me (I adjust the temperature
quite a lot) but I think for desoldering it would be fine.
I've never found it to be a problem, I just swap tips as needed for
different temperatures and situations.
The price is to be expected, it's actually cheaper than the other high
end desoldering stations, and it's someone else's money.
(For now, I might need one at home too if it is that great, you know
how it goes ;-)
Go look for used, of course. For me, it's NEVER someone else's money
unless I get something used, and it's still at least partly my money.
I'm not keen on the bent solder tube that directs the solder downward.
I hope that doesn't plug up too much.
80W seems a bit on the low side.
Possibly, but heat efficiency and transfer are unknown factors in
comparison to other wattages.
It's nice that they employ a blind designer, it's always good to see a
company support the disabled.
(Seriously that thombstone power station with the 2x16 display is ugly
as f, but at this point I really don't care as long as it works).
If it offends you, you could always repackage it, I suspect.
Not aware of anyone who makes an equivalent. Thermaltronics has much
the same scheme.
Harvey
ST
On Sat, Jul 28, 2018 at 6:25 AM, Bruce Lane <kyrrin@...> wrote:
On 27-Jul-18 20:41, stefan_trethan wrote:
I wasn't familiar with the Metcal MX-DS1 and it does look rather good, thanks!
Do either one of you, or maybe both, currently have that system?
If so, please tell me which model, especially also of the control station.
<snippage>
I have the Metcal DS1, as well as two sizes of soldering pencil
(standard and micro-fine) and the hot tweezers. I use them with the
MX5000 power unit.
Honestly, I consider it the best soldering/desoldering tool investment
I ever made. The desolder gun beats the pants off the Pace unit I used
to use.
The only possible downside is you'll need a source of clean, dry
compressed air ('shop air') to make the Metcal unit do its thing. To
take care of this, I also bought a mini compressor from California Air
Tools (one of their ultra-quiet series).
Be prepared to spend between $750-$1100. Metcal makes some of the best
stuff around, but it doesn't come cheap.
Keep the peace(es).
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