Atten AT936b soldering station

[Vertigo]

http://www.mib-instruments.com/servlet/the-87/ATTEN-AT936B-Soldering-Station/Detail

any good for a beginning hobbyist?

[Bored@Work]

Too expensive for a "936" clone.

The now discontinued original Hakko 936 was something around $80 to $90. Clones start at $30, while $40 to $50 are common. The $72 for that clone is ridicules.

The quality of the clones are typically very similar. They do work, aren't too great, and you can get spare tips from many of the clone manufacturers or use original Hakko tips.

[Trigger]

No, as mentioned it's a clone and an expensive one at that.

You can't go wrong with spending a bit more and getting a Hakko FX-888.

[Vertigo]

ok thxz.

[Ferroto]

No, as mentioned it's a clone and an expensive one at that.

You can't go wrong with spending a bit more and getting a Hakko FX-888.

Ya I'm thinking of getting the FX-888 myself. Mainly because it doesn't take up much space on my bench.

[Ronnie]

Try this http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9672 from SparkFun Electronics.