Soldering Irons

Vertex78

I am debating between buying the xytronic auto-temp 137ESD which is $99.95 or the xytronic auto-temp which is $49.95. Just curious iwhich one you guys would recommend and why.

www.solderingdesoldering.com/xytronic/379.html
www.howardelectronics.com/xytronic/137ESD.html

Also I am wanting to do some surface mount soldering, What would be the must have tip for doing this? I was thinking the mini wave soldering tip might be good since on this page:

www.solderingdesoldering.com/xytronic/tips.html

It says it is designed for soldering surface mount IC's. There is a 2mm barrel one and a 1.6mm barrel one, not sure which would be better though.

sam_sam_sam

Vertex78


This is a very nice soldering station you can use different tips also have surface mount IC's tips
i have one of these units and i am very very happy with it Temp control is the best thing about it

When you order it talk Shawn he is very help full also ask about th Solder Roll Holder that is also very nice
www.howardelectronics.com/xytronic/137ESD.html

I think that you be very happy with it I know that i am

I hope this help you

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Sam

sam_sam_sam

Vertex78


This is a very nice soldering station you can use different tips also have surface mount IC's tips
i have one of these units and i am very very happy with it

Temp controls·are the·temp set and temp read out which are the best thing about it i think

When you order it talk Shawn he is very help full also ask about th Solder Roll Holder that is also very nice
www.howardelectronics.com/xytronic/137ESD.html.........· ···UP.... this is three thumps·up


·This is a very nice tip 1.6mm barrel one

·You will have about··as much fun as these two are having·




I think that you be very happy with it I know that i am

I hope this help you

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··Thanks for any··that you may have and all of your time finding them





Sam

Post Edited (sam_sam_sam) : 1/6/2007 10:39:38 PM GMT

Steve Joblin

There have been several threads on this before... my research lead me to go with the Xytronic's 137ESD...


the one thing that my research clearly identified, was that there is no better source than Howard Electronics... Everyone just raves about how friendly and helpful they are (very important when buying any kind of tool!)

SailerMan

I have a 137esd, plus a bunch of other stuff from Howard Electronics... I love this soldering Iron.. Well worth the money. I currently have three tips that serve pretty much all of my soldering needs.

I recommend Howard Electronics also...Very helpful people.

Regards,
Eric

randyaz

I had difficulty learning to solder...the·137ESD made all the difference in the world
for me...that and a good magnifying glass

kjennejohn

I have a Hakko 936, ESD version. The Xytronic looks perfectly good for the job. If you're doing ICs too you MUST get the ESD version or risk static electricity damage.

Have fun assembling!
kenjj

Vertex78

Thanks for the advice guys, I am going to go with the 137esd.

Paul Baker

I recommend purchasing the mini-wave tip to go with your Xytrinic iron, it makes soldering surface mount devices a much less daunting task.

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Paul Baker
Propeller Applications Engineer

Parallax, Inc.