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Amazon has 5-Piece Weller WE1010NA Digital Soldering Station for $93.49 when you 'clip' the $16.50 extra savings coupon on the product page. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member d0wnthe11235813 for finding this deal.

Includes:
  • Digital soldering power unit (WE1)
  • Soldering iron (WEP70)
  • Safety rest (PH70)
  • ET soldering tip
  • Eta tip 0.062"/1.6 millimeter screwdriver

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$109.99 - $16.50 coupon = $93.50

I've had this on my warehouse watch list for a bit and noticed the clipped coupon box tonight making it the lowest price since BC (before corona). Reviews make it seems like a solid temp controlled unit so let the great debate begin about whether or not the Hakko is better!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077JDGY1J/
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Comparing this to the 951 is ridiculous. That's a $260 unit. I have had this Weller for a couple a years now. They had a design flaw in the iron which caused it to come apart. Weller replaced mine no questions asked with the new design and it has been working great. I don't do a lot of re-work or industrial type soldering. This is a perfect entry level soldering iron from a trusted brand that destroys the cheap crap you see out there. Quickly heats up and maintains temps. Also this is usually at $110, rarely goes on sale. Great deal.
They heat up faster and maintain their temp better, making it easier to work with things that dissipate heat quickly.
Old technology tips FYI. Takes about 40 seconds for tip to get to temp vs 10 seconds on newer style. Also there is an EEVBLOG video on the lack of safety features in this particular model compared to say the Hakko FX888D.

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BenjaminB3953
04-10-2021 at 04:01 AM.
04-10-2021 at 04:01 AM.
how does this compare to this one? which is currently $35 (40% off):

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FQRXJ2R
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m005ie
04-10-2021 at 06:47 AM.
04-10-2021 at 06:47 AM.
Quote from RespawnRestricted :
i have this a ts100 and a ksger t12 the t12 is so much better at heating up and larger joints then the others its not even a comparison its also only 60 +the fact to their are about 50 different styles of tips that can be had for 3 -4 each
I checked out the KSGR and bought one. Thanks for the heads up!

KSGER-T12-STM32-V3_1S via bang-o-rama LOL
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Carlanga
04-10-2021 at 07:15 AM.
04-10-2021 at 07:15 AM.
Quote from laetor :
If we're going off-topic with iron comparisons, I bought a Metcal from another deal site years ago and it was positively light-years ahead of anything else I'd used in user experience (~$200). The tips have to be swapped for temp control, but I've found few cases I needed to change temperatures multiple times in a single session as a hobbyist. It was stolen, and I started just using my butane torch iron - looking out for new options since I can't find a cheap Metcal of that class (now $400+). I recently bought a Pinecil (thanks Slickdeals), and it's neat, but not a replacement for a good workstation set.
Yeah which is why I said starter soldering iron. A Pinecil is $25 I believe which is amazing for what you get and portability, its basically a ts100 and cheaper based on what I have read. If you need a station then you are not starting/diy once in a while use and you can just get a hakko at that point and a cheaper smart iron to complement when needed.
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jlc3
04-10-2021 at 09:51 AM.
04-10-2021 at 09:51 AM.
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For building a custom quad for FPV, this item or the TS100? Thank you in advance.
Absolutely TS100P for FPV stuff since you can power it from your battery pack for field repairs.

Or if you also carry a battery bank around you can get the TS80p, but that's 30W instead of 65W. However, it's also metal-bodied, newer, and I think a little smaller.
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CompusaHardDrive
04-10-2021 at 10:19 AM.
04-10-2021 at 10:19 AM.
I just throw my stuff away when it breaks. It is too hard to replace parts these days with a soldering iron.
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MaxRC
04-10-2021 at 10:21 AM.
04-10-2021 at 10:21 AM.
I must be getting old. I can't imagine why a soldering iron would require me to enter a password.

In any case, my trusty WES51 died last year after 10+ years of faithful service. I think the control board is not functioning since the pencil checks out fine. I bought this WE1010 station and it's been working well since. As an electrical engineer, I've used some pretty fancy equipment, especially for delicate SMD work, but I'm only doing soldering for hobbies and etc with the WE1010, and for that it's excellent.

I don't really think any general-purpose soldering iron is going to be that different from one to the next for non-demanding board work. They all have more than enough power to reach and maintain the temperature needed for component replacement. They will all be adequate for working with discrete SMD components. Anyone who spends hundreds more for an iron that can hold a temperature better to prevent component damage, yet neglect to use a hot plate to relieve PCB stress or pre-heat the components are just fooling themselves.

For me, Weller is a well-known entity, and this WE1010 is compatible with my existing collection of tips. I don't particularly care for the various off-brand soldering stations because their performance advantage is of no consequence to me, but their lack of reputation and unknown long-term reliability is of great concern. If the WE1010 last me another 10 years, I would have been happy to know that I spent $10 a year to use a well working soldering iron.
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04-10-2021 at 12:14 PM.
04-10-2021 at 12:14 PM.
I had a non-digital old Weller and heard about Hakko, found one on Craiglist for $40 and dang, its like night and day. The Hakko heats up to 750F in a few seconds and as a home hobbyist this is great as it is compact with a decent sized extension cord.
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laetor
04-10-2021 at 02:51 PM.
04-10-2021 at 02:51 PM.
Quote from MaxRC :
I must be getting old. I can't imagine why a soldering iron would require me to enter a password.

In any case, my trusty WES51 died last year after 10+ years of faithful service. I think the control board is not functioning since the pencil checks out fine. I bought this WE1010 station and it's been working well since. As an electrical engineer, I've used some pretty fancy equipment, especially for delicate SMD work, but I'm only doing soldering for hobbies and etc with the WE1010, and for that it's excellent.

I don't really think any general-purpose soldering iron is going to be that different from one to the next for non-demanding board work. They all have more than enough power to reach and maintain the temperature needed for component replacement. They will all be adequate for working with discrete SMD components. Anyone who spends hundreds more for an iron that can hold a temperature better to prevent component damage, yet neglect to use a hot plate to relieve PCB stress or pre-heat the components are just fooling themselves.

For me, Weller is a well-known entity, and this WE1010 is compatible with my existing collection of tips. I don't particularly care for the various off-brand soldering stations because their performance advantage is of no consequence to me, but their lack of reputation and unknown long-term reliability is of great concern. If the WE1010 last me another 10 years, I would have been happy to know that I spent $10 a year to use a well working soldering iron.
I remember 8 year old me cranking up my dad's Weller station when he wasn't paying attention. I bet he would have loved the password option.
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04-10-2021 at 03:47 PM.
04-10-2021 at 03:47 PM.
Quote from MaxRC :
I must be getting old. I can't imagine why a soldering iron would require me to enter a password.
These are sometimes used in a factory setting where production equipment is locked out by policy. My employer is regulated and we have a lot of rules about who is/isn't allowed to change production process settings and which are required to have passwords. In this case you might have a hand soldered component that is temperature sensitive. You don't want someone turning up the temperature to get things to solder faster.

It's certainly not something I would expect to use at home.
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04-10-2021 at 04:42 PM.
04-10-2021 at 04:42 PM.
Quote from BenjaminB3953 :
how does this compare to this one? which is currently $35 (40% off):

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FQRXJ2R
This one is likely use the same heating element as Hakko 888D, it is a clone of the technology. But the tip generally is not as precise as the original Hakko tip, so the heat conduction is most likely worse. If you buy a Hakko tip to use on it, it can match Hakko in terms of heat transfer. The user interface is much more convenient for adjusting temperature.
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04-11-2021 at 03:22 AM.
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good for stippling a Glock?
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MaxRC
04-11-2021 at 06:34 AM.
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Quote from laetor :
I remember 8 year old me cranking up my dad's Weller station when he wasn't paying attention. I bet he would have loved the password option.
Since different soldering needs have different temperature settings, and because engineer/technician types are all mild OCD sufferers, including yours truly, we always check the iron temperature before using. With the older non-digital Wellers, we'd clean the tip and wait for the blinking light to stop.

I get your point, however.
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04-11-2021 at 06:36 AM.
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Quote from ZeeDuck :
These are sometimes used in a factory setting where production equipment is locked out by policy. My employer is regulated and we have a lot of rules about who is/isn't allowed to change production process settings and which are required to have passwords. In this case you might have a hand soldered component that is temperature sensitive. You don't want someone turning up the temperature to get things to solder faster.

It's certainly not something I would expect to use at home.
Got it! Thanks for sharing. I've always only worked in R&D and don't know what it's like in a production environment. This makes perfect sense.
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04-11-2021 at 12:44 PM.
04-11-2021 at 12:44 PM.
Brings back lots of memories : had Metcal PS /MX for rework , hakko 936 for light production. That was work.

I own several hakko 936 originals in white and black with a huge collection of tips. Unloaded a few of Weller EC4001 years ago. Then own the hakko 937...I lost the password card on it and temp is locked. Then recently a FX888D and several chinese jk rework and reflow machines.

I would highly recommend a genuine hakko 936 for a diy workbench. The ability to have multiple tips is the biggest factor. A lightly used kit under $50-70 would be ideal.
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04-11-2021 at 01:43 PM.
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Quote from AzureG1 :
Brings back lots of memories : had Metcal PS /MX for rework , hakko 936 for light production. That was work.

I own several hakko 936 originals in white and black with a huge collection of tips. Unloaded a few of Weller EC4001 years ago. Then own the hakko 937...I lost the password card on it and temp is locked. Then recently a FX888D and several chinese jk rework and reflow machines.

I would highly recommend a genuine hakko 936 for a diy workbench. The ability to have multiple tips is the biggest factor. A lightly used kit under $50-70 would be ideal.
At an old job we had one of those. I found some plastic about as thick as a credit card. Trimmed it to fit in the slot and the unit was unlocked. I think I had to cut a slot offset from the center in addition to getting the overall width right. Either way, it was easy. It's just meant to make take some effort to change the settings.
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