soldering rework station

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Lol everybody seems to have a 825d+ one, I have one myself as well :D Great for normal electronics. I use the hot air to remove parts on normal old prints as well.

The only time it let me down is with a car relais print. (not enough power) So for the very big parts keep a heavy 75 watt iron as well..

Oh I had my mistakes and mis-use as well just the same as Steve, it takes a lot of time and practice. The hot air could dammage a print, or you could blow a bit of solder away where it shorts somethint etc... But you learn.

ex: I use a second light powered 20 watt soldering iron, to remove caps so they just "fall off".
ex2: With hot air, I use silver foil to protect other parts, otherwise you might remove smd components unwanted
 
@Johnim, I picked up a 898BD from the same seller.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150682843634?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Although I'm not a pro Electronics Eng here are my thoughts on this type of station.

Pros:
- Small footprint.
- Quiet, I don't like the noisy bellows type air delivery.
- Heats up really quickly.
- Spares iron tips available.

Cons:
- The cables to the iron and hot air gun are a little short.
- The supplied iron tip has a very fine point and will only last a short while.
- Now and again the iron tip will go slightly cool and I found I just have to tighten slightly with a 'long' spanner.
 
Are there any plain SMD rework stations without the soldering iron available and are they any cheaper? Already have a decent soldering station, so wouldn't be needing another one.
 
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thanks guys for the advice on the 852D but i might have to wait upto another month due to seller being away

@ed would you recomend the one you have or go with my origional post

whats it like removing components with the hotair

all i need really is a better removal tool and better soldering iron

thanks john
 
cheers steve i think i will just get the first 1 for now and see how get on. im not going to be doing much just a few bits and caps on 2 miggys

and if i need better i can always sell it on

cheers
 
johnim said:
cheers steve i think i will just get the first 1 for now and see how get on. im not going to be doing much just a few bits and caps on 2 miggys

and if i need better i can always sell it on

cheers
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Indeed for changing Caps it should be ideal, you can do the other stuff with a manual desoldering pump or braid if you need to :thumbsup:

Let us know how you get on, I'm going to buy up a faulty A600/A1200 Mobo and attempt to replace the caps on it next time one comes up :cool:
 
Hi,

I'm thinking also to buy one desoldering station or gun.

What about the MT-995 (eBay BIN) ? This one can be good for Amiga reworks? (caps, SIMM sockets, IC's, ....)

Thanks
 
@Johnim,

For the extra £20 you get:

- 2x temperature displays.
- 2x temperature controls.
- The hot air gun is unpluggable.

As Steve mentioned it's great for SMD rework, I have to admit I'm new to SMD rework. I love the one I have.

At the bottom of those ebay ages is a comparison table for the different models. :thumbsup:

As for desoldering vacuums, never tried one, but I get on ok with a manual pump and solder wick to clean up.
 
My rework station is the SAIKE 898D, it comes with many accessories & works great.

Finally I have bought the MT-995 desoldering gun. Is on the way now. For starting/middle jobs I think is not a bad option.

I want to make a complete rework on an spare A4000D mobo (I crossed fingers) :)
 
merlinkv said:
Finally I have bought the MT-995 desoldering gun. Is on the way now. For starting/middle jobs I think is not a bad option.
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I'm interested to see how you find it as I've had my eye on the same model too.
 
@Johnim, I picked up a 898BD from the same seller.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1506828436...84.m1439.l2649

Although I'm not a pro Electronics Eng here are my thoughts on this type of station.

Pros:
- Small footprint.
- Quiet, I don't like the noisy bellows type air delivery.
- Heats up really quickly.
- Spares iron tips available.

Cons:
- The cables to the iron and hot air gun are a little short.
- The supplied iron tip has a very fine point and will only last a short while.
- Now and again the iron tip will go slightly cool and I found I just have to tighten slightly with a 'long' spanner.
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hi again i just got the same as ed

now what else flux,solder do i need

i have a roll of 60/40tin/lead alloy solder is this any good or do i need differnt solder
 
Yes, I need also to buy very good solder (wire & paste) and flux (clean & non clean).

I'm looking for, but I'm not a "Master" only an "Starter" and I don't know what are the best ones in the market.....
 
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