Best soldering station

[blazer249]

I want to know what you consider the best station (price/quality) for soldering smd, ic, rezistors, capacitors etc?
But for bga?

Thanks!

[Kiriakos GR]

Re: Best soldering station

There is no any magic solution out there.

I am looking for one too.
I need the hot iron to be at 60 watts.
About the hot air I have one lets say question.
It looks to be 250W & 500W units with dedicated pump.
And both looks to have the same output in Celsius.

The difference in Watts haves to do with the time that you have to wait so to become hot ?

The model that I am very close to get is the AOYUE 908.

[colormebad]

Re: Best soldering station

MCM is about the best i have ran across..I buy solder wic & solder all the time from them..

[Joun]

Re: Best soldering station

I have an AOYUE 952+ which is the same regarding hot air section,works fine if you understand its limitations..

[tom66]

Re: Best soldering station

Wouldn't recommend any Aoyue equipment - have a 968 - too many problems...

[Joun]

Re: Best soldering station

I have a 952+ hot air station, a 474a desoldering station ,a 936A soldering station, an 853 preheater and an 883 preheater.( I guess I am a fan of this brand )
I have never,ever had a problem with any of them, but as I said I understand their limitations.. I am an hobbyist (or maybe semi-professional ? ) and so my use isn't very hard on them..

[PeteS in CA]

Re: Best soldering station

The best, price-is-no-object, hand soldering station is Metcal.

Weller's WTCPT is really good. Hakko 936 is really good.

Yes, I am spoiled.