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Alan Site Admin

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BronzeG3 HG Master

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Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 2:35 am Post subject: |
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I really didn't like that video. The main camera was too far away, and the closeup didn't focus very well. It could have been much better. |
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Nginuity HG Ruler
Joined: 13 Nov 2006 Posts: 224 Location: Dallas, Texas
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BronzeG3 HG Master

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Nginuity HG Ruler
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Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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How much are you looking to spend? I see Metcal rework stations all the time on Ebay for reasonable prices. They heat up in two seconds (pulse technology), and are really realy nice for heating the component up to temperature, making the solder joint, and removing the heat quickly.
I suggest the used ones for less than 100 bucks, the power supplies dont really go bad in them:
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=metcal |
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BronzeG3 HG Master

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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:59 am Post subject: |
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The ebay one does look nice, but I have never heard of that brand before. I might wait for the semester to start back up and ask around. From what I've been told $80-$100 is the sweet spot for good soldering stations. |
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