[ Specified attachment is not available ]I have an old station (Micron - see pics) that needs a new handle due to lack of tip availability (and the old tip sleeve assembly has corroded, and buckled as I attempted to knock the old tip out). The station belonged to my grandfather, and did its time on a factory line. It's an old station, and I know some would just chuck it, but being something of a sentimental piece, I'd love to get it back in action.
The heater element measures 12 ohms (heater) and 1 ohm (thermocouple sensor). Supply from station is 24V AC, and the old handle states 48 watts.
I'd love some suggestions on what would be a good compatible replacement handle. I've seen irons such as the Yihua 907A, which I believe would work (and fits 900m-type tips) , but looks of dubious quality. Other irons such as the Solomon look workable, but tip availability concerns me (SR-622??)
What would be a good bang for buck iron, with good tip availability that would fit my station? (P.s. I will be hard wiring any modern 5 pin plug type iron into the station). Can I get something decent for 50 bucks or less?
Many thanks
Nick