Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
populardrow posted Yesterday 10:32 PM
  1. Deal Image
Item 1 of 3
  1. Deal Image
  2. Deal Image
  3. Deal Image
Item 1 of 3
populardrow posted Yesterday 10:32 PM

FX-888DX Soldering Station $97.18 - Hakko 20% Off sale 08/07/2025 ONLY - Free Shipping $30+

$97

$121

19% off
8 Comments 3,380 Views
Get Deal at Retailer
Good Deal
Save
Share
Deal Details
With free gift, free shipping over $30

After "HAKKO20" coupon

FX-888DX Soldering Station https://hakkousa.com/fx-888dx.html $97.18

https://hakkousa.com/chp-170-micro-cutter.html​ [hakkousa.com] $4.38 ($5.45 ON FRONT PAGE RIGHT NOW)
https://hakkousa.com/small-palm-coated-esd-safe-gloves.html​ [hakkousa.com] - $0.74
https://hakkousa.com/chp-170-d-micro-cutter-with-dissipative-handles.html​ [hakkousa.com] $7.02



https://hakkousa.com/
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
With free gift, free shipping over $30

After "HAKKO20" coupon

FX-888DX Soldering Station https://hakkousa.com/fx-888dx.html $97.18

https://hakkousa.com/chp-170-micro-cutter.html​ [hakkousa.com] $4.38 ($5.45 ON FRONT PAGE RIGHT NOW)
https://hakkousa.com/small-palm-coated-esd-safe-gloves.html​ [hakkousa.com] - $0.74
https://hakkousa.com/chp-170-d-micro-cutter-with-dissipative-handles.html​ [hakkousa.com] $7.02



https://hakkousa.com/

Community Voting

Deal Score
+11
Good Deal
Get Deal at Retailer

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

8 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Pro
Today 12:24 AM
550 Posts
Joined Jun 2021
Today 12:24 AM
n0p
Pro
Today 12:24 AM
550 Posts
Nowadays I would get a soldering station with a directly heated tip. They easily outperform these older Hakkos.
1
Today 02:23 AM
598 Posts
Joined Nov 2014
Today 02:23 AM
labjrToday 02:23 AM
598 Posts
When I checkout, it removes the coupon discount. I think because it won't give the discount when you chose free shipping? Anyone else tried it?
Today 02:51 AM
42 Posts
Joined Feb 2021
Today 02:51 AM
NumbSchool243Today 02:51 AM
42 Posts
Quote from labjr :
When I checkout, it removes the coupon discount. I think because it won't give the discount when you chose free shipping? Anyone else tried it?
I chose the free shipping and the coupon code remained applied.
Pro
Today 02:51 AM
4,310 Posts
Joined Jul 2003
Today 02:51 AM
Mike C
Pro
Today 02:51 AM
4,310 Posts
Quote from n0p :
Nowadays I would get a soldering station with a directly heated tip. They easily outperform these older Hakkos.
Not sure if this is a "directly heated tip", but I haven't pulled out my Hakko FX888 once since I got my Pinecil, the pinecil is SO MUCH easier to use, super fast to heat up, easier to solder well with, etc. Could be because of what I use it for (guitar work, installing things in cars like hardwire kits, home elec repairs, etc.).
Today 02:59 AM
598 Posts
Joined Nov 2014
Today 02:59 AM
labjrToday 02:59 AM
598 Posts
Quote from NumbSchool243 :
I chose the free shipping and the coupon code remained applied.
It showed full price with the coupon applied. I submitted the order anyway. I noticed the discount was applied in my credit card charge. So their site seems confusing.
Today 03:16 AM
598 Posts
Joined Nov 2014
Today 03:16 AM
labjrToday 03:16 AM
598 Posts
Quote from Mike C :
Not sure if this is a "directly heated tip", but I haven't pulled out my Hakko FX888 once since I got my Pinecil, the pinecil is SO MUCH easier to use, super fast to heat up, easier to solder well with, etc. Could be because of what I use it for (guitar work, installing things in cars like hardwire kits, home elec repairs, etc.).
I've been using several soldering stations for many years. I find irons like Pinecil are good for portability but they don't hold up well for frequent use. The FX888D may not heat up as fast but it's a workhorse and tips are inexpensive. Greg Germino uses one of these Hakko irons to build his line of guitar amps.So does Dave Friedman. Dr. Z uses less expensive Weller stations.
Pro
Today 04:57 AM
4,310 Posts
Joined Jul 2003
Today 04:57 AM
Mike C
Pro
Today 04:57 AM
4,310 Posts
Quote from labjr :
I've been using several soldering stations for many years. I find irons like Pinecil are good for portability but they don't hold up well for frequent use. The FX888D may not heat up as fast but it's a workhorse and tips are inexpensive. Greg Germino uses one of these Hakko irons to build his line of guitar amps.So does Dave Friedman. Dr. Z uses less expensive Weller stations.
Well that is the difference, I am just swapping pickups or replacing jacks, knobs, or switches, not building whole amps laugh out loud. And for the car repairs, I am usually on my back and upside down soldering under a dashboard, so portability FTW! Everything else is one or two broken solder repairs. I guess that getting the Hakko (like 12 or 13 years ago) was overkill, but using the cheap radio shack irons was terrible.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Today 11:27 AM
72 Posts
Joined Dec 2015
Today 11:27 AM
deek123Today 11:27 AM
72 Posts
Quote from Mike C :
Well that is the difference, I am just swapping pickups or replacing jacks, knobs, or switches, not building whole amps . And for the car repairs, I am usually on my back and upside down soldering under a dashboard, so portability FTW! Everything else is one or two broken solder repairs. I guess that getting the Hakko (like 12 or 13 years ago) was overkill, but using the cheap radio shack irons was terrible.
Hey, maybe you can give a fellow guitar tinkerer a tip. I have a hell of a time trying to solder a wire to the flat top of a potentiometer. I've tried at various temperatures. Is there a trick?

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Related Searches

AutosAutomotive ToolsComputersComputer AccessoriesComputer PartsFree ShippingHobbies

Popular Deals

View All
Found by
$60$29979% offEddie Bauer Men's Superior Down Waterproof Bomber Jacket (Dark Olive or Light Khaki) from $59.99 + Free Shipping w/ Prime
3
Found by
$30$4533% off$29.58: Gerber Gear Pack Hatchet at Amazon
0
Found by
$1.99$1384% offFunko Buy 5 Items Get 50% Off: from $1.99 + Free Shipping w/ Prime
2
Found by
$100$19949% offCalphalon Premier Tri-Ply 12-piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set $99
5
Found by
$77$17556% offRay-Ban Unisex Polarized Sunglasses (Black) $76.99 + Free Shipping w/ Prime
7

Trending Deals

View All
Found by
$7.99$9.9920% off2 Pack Backlit Remote Control for Roku TV, for TCL/Onn/Hisense/Element/Sharp/Philips/Westinghouse/Insignia/JVC/RCA/Hitachi/Sanyo Roku Series TVs $8 Prime FS AC
8
Found by
$13$2035% offMen’s Quick Dry Athletic Shorts with Zipper Pockets – Only $12.91 $19.99
2
Found by
$100$25060% offBeats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds $99.99
2
Found by
$16$5972% off$16.23*: 2-Pack Tommy Hilfiger Men's Short Sleeve Cotton Crewneck Pocket T-Shirts at Amazon
0
Found by
$8.70$1954% offBOSCH CCSTV208 8-Piece Assorted Set 2 In. Impact Tough Torx Power Bits with Clip for Custom Case System Free Shipping w/ Prime or on orders $35+ | $8.7
7