Ed Wrote

> I have 2 irons that I use in my consulting business, and I like them both.
> One is the Weller WLC100, and the other is a Weller EC2002M. The EC2002M is
> the BEST iron I have ever used, and I have used most of them. However, it
> is not cheap. There are similar analog units that are probably just as
> good, from Weller.

My vote is for the Weller WSD80.
I have had one for the last few months and I am going to
slowly dump all our other irons (Hioki, other Wellers etc)
and replace them with WSD80's.
Our hotair pencil is hardly ever used now.
Much to my total disbelief I can solder (moderate size)
SMD with this and a fine tip. Heat recovery is as good as
units much more expensive.

It may cost a bit more, and I know the question was
about personal/hobby use but it represents very good
value for money.

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Lance Allen
Technical Officer
Uni of Auckland
Psych Dept
New Zealand

www.psych.auckland.ac.nz

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