In Need Of A Good Soldering Iron, Found A Few But ???

[SgtDreTheArchAngel]

Hello one and all, I'm new to the Boards here and just happen to come across the forums here after
doing a google search for the

Now I don't mind spending a few extra duckets as long as It is worth it, but never owning either of these What kind of quality is built in to either of these, I must admit that I do like the Digital Readout and being able to dial in your temperature setting and seeing the read out as the ZD-929C does. But on the same hand I have never heard on the E-tailer that I Linked the ZD-929C to. And I don't need to to spend hundreds on a soldering Iron and the items that I linked to at Amazon are about at my limit of funds that I would be willing to spend.

And I'm only going to be using it while working on / building / Modding computers and such. And ideas and suggestions are welcome.

Thank you
Dre

 

[killivolt]

I have the Weller and have good luck with it.

 

[SgtDreTheArchAngel]

the same one that I linked to ?

 

[killivolt]

the same one that I linked to ?

Yes. Exactly.

 

[shortbus=]

One thing to think of is the availability of replacement tips. Hakko and Weller have been around a long time and are available almost any where, The ZD is not a name brand, and the site you linked to says "tips not for other irons" What if MPJ switches to another brand? Will tips for the ZD still be available?

 

[Speakerguy]

Digital readouts seem nice but honestly aren't worth much. I would highly recommend the Hakko 936. It has a very large following and good tip availability.

 

[SgtDreTheArchAngel]

"shortbus="
Thank you for the insight and you do bring up a valid point that I had not thought of, Well that rules out the ZD!

"speakerguy79"
Thank you for the Info, and your insight.

Now I just have to make a decision, Hakko or Weller.

EDIT: Hakko is the winner, Well after tossing the Coin that is


Dre