can you recommend soldering tools/supplies

[ryan74]

I need to get setup with decent equipment mainly for tv repair. if it works well i dont mind generic.

soldering station
desoldering station/gun(or combo)must have good suction
helping hands or similar
tip cleaner
magnifiers
anything that is commonly used

first thing i need is to replace my $20 weller iron and $5 sucker
maybe something like this http://www.circuitspecialists.com/csi701a.html

[tron]

Re: can you recommend soldering tools/supplies

How To Set Up An Electronics Lab

http://www.eevblog.com/2011/04/30/ee...ectronics-lab/

[smason]

Re: can you recommend soldering tools/supplies

Hakko 936 or 888 Soldering Station http://www.frys.com/product/6508443

Big Blue - Soldapullt desoldering tool http://www.yaotek.com/store/Assets/P...ages/DS017.jpg
Brass tip cleaner anything like this: http://www.frys.com/product/1563526?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

[ryan74]

Re: can you recommend soldering tools/supplies

i have a china made sucker similar to that big blue and it doesnt suck very good.(see pic)

is big blue alot better? i want a 1 handed tool for desolder but you cant beat the price IF it works well.

[ghiotom]

Re: can you recommend soldering tools/supplies

A Hakko 808 desoldering gun is a great investment if you are going to do a lot of component level repairs. May seem a little pricey, but once you use it, you'll wonder what took you so long to get one.

[smason]

Re: can you recommend soldering tools/supplies

i have a china made sucker similar to that big blue and it doesnt suck very good.(see pic)

is big blue alot better? i want a 1 handed tool for desolder but you cant beat the price IF it works well.

The bigger size does give it more suction.
Try some vaseline on the o-ring after you clean it, that may help.