Review on WELLER SM1 SOLDERING MATE SOLDER by Mark Turner

I bought these two coasters at the same time hoping I would like at least one. This Weller model is fine, although for my purposes (chain vs solder) the built in pilot hole is noisy when the chain slips (quiet on the Hakko model). The Weller case is also quite light, so not as strong as the Hakko. On the positive side, it is already assembled (you need to assemble Hakko yourself). However, for just a few bucks, I think the Hakko 611-1 is a better buy.