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STAHL Tools SSVT Variable Temperature Soldering Station, Holiday Priced at PartsExpress for $12.

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=374-100

[rajacat]

STAHL Tools SSVT Variable Temperature Soldering Station, Holiday Priced at PartsExpress for $12.

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=374-100

I have one of those. You get what you pay for....$12 seems about right.

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I have one of those. You get what you pay for....$12 seems about right.

I've never seen or used a STAHL, are they that bad?

[Steve]

Can anyone recommend a good reliable user friendly soldering station?  I plan to do some DIY work (eg, speaker crossover build and also modding electronics).  I'm a novice at this.  I would like a station that can display the temperature.  My budget is around $100 to $200.  Thanks.

Hi,

If you wish a soldering station, Parts Express has a Weller and Stahl have stations.

Weller for $139.00. Part number is: 372-140. (Different soldering tips also available.)

Weller station, part number 372-120 also available for $45.88. Adjustable power 5-40 watts.

Stahl has one, part no. 374-100 for $15.87

Stahl, part no. 374-200 for $59.50

Radio Shack as a basic 30 watt soldering iron that works quite fine for just a few dollars. Your choice.

http://www.parts-express.com/wizards/searchhelp.cfm?search=solering%20station

or catalog for more information.

Cheers.

[rajacat]

Used my new Hakko FX-888 and I must say, for the $$ it's a great little unit right out of the box. Now I need some more tips. 

+1

I just bought a FX-888 too. Used it last night and it worked excellently. I'm impressed with the construction quality. The iron holder is cast iron. Some don't like the colors but I'm OK with them; function is more important. I was going to go with this: http://www.web-tronics.com/70-watt-soldering-station.html but sight unseen, I chose to go with the established brand, made in Japan Malaysia , with stellar reviews.

[hibuckhobby]

I've had a couple of the "less expensive" brands and finally broke down
and bought a Weller station with dual irons.  BIG difference.
Hibuck...

[rklein]

I also am ordering the Hakko FX-888 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004M3U0VU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=A19BIX1OPXKM8C

Will the above suffice for my Buffalo III build or should I be looking at any additional tips?

Regards,

Randy

[Delta Wave]

The FX-888 is excellent! I ordered a catalog from them and had it less than a week later, quite a bit of tips to choose from.