Hakko FX888D Soldering Iron with T18 B D24 Tip – Model 599 029 Review

Excellent soldering station, heats up very quickly. I fly electric RC helicopters and this Hakko FX88D allows you to work quickly with EC5 connectors and 10 gauge cable. Very easy to use just read the instructions, love the programmable preset temperatures. Hakko soldering tips are the best, there is a right one for every job, they are quick and easy to change out and most are included in the kit I received. The soldering iron fits the bill for me, it's an extended arm, a quality piece of…

After years of using the "electronics store" versions of irons due to abnormal conditions and usage habits; I went ahead and bought a righteous station to meet my future electronics/soldering needs. The system is smaller than I expected (good for limited desktop space) but warms up quickly to intended settings. Was able to teach my son who is starting to get the idea to work with electronics and fun projects the process and principles to keep them alive for years to come. I'm amazed at how…

That's cool! For more than a decade I have been dealing with electronics again and again. It's only recently that I've really gotten into amateur builds. I've only used cheaper irons before. I've tried both "typical" Weller models, soldering iron and battery powered. Everything was fine with Weller, but he warmed up for a long time. I unpacked it, plugged it in and turned it on. It is set to a default temperature of 750F. From the moment you press the switch, it takes 41 seconds to hit 750F. I…