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Hakko 936 ESD-Safe 110V Soldering Station
Hakko 936 ESD-Safe 110V Soldering Station
Includes 60 watt station with 390 - 900 degree F adjusTable temperature, soldering iron with T-900 standard tip, and base stand. This soldering station is state-of-the-art. Temperature is maintained within a few degrees at all times, allowing faster soldering. Hakko sells a wide variety of soldering tips for $7 (or less) each. The ceramic heating element and temperature sensor system are used on some very high-end production grade soldering stations.

Compare at $129.99 as typically sold at Amazon.com
Hakko 936: $89.95  
T-900M Replacement Tips: $6.95 each  

Weller WLC100 Variable Temp Solder Station
WLC100
Weller WLC100 Variable Temp Solder Station
• UL approved variable power control (5~40W)
• Temperature range: 900°
• 40W pencil iron and ST3 interchangeable tip
• Replaceable HE40 Heating Element
• Cushioned foam grip
• Safety guard iron holder
• On/off switch with "power-on" indicator light
• Tip Cleaning Pad ~ Natural Sponge
• Uses Weller ST series tips
WLC100 Station: $49.95  

Replacement Parts ~ Okay . . . here's the scoop . . . look at the price of the Solder Iron versus the price of the heater element. Don't bother changing the element when you can get a new iron with a tip~!   And if you don't need the variable control unit, it's a no-brainer . . . buy just the Solder Iron.
Weller Solder Iron for WLC100 40w

WLC100 40w Solder Iron: $21.95  
HE40 Heat Element: $19.95  

Weller WP35 Professional Soldering Iron Weller WP35 Professional Soldering Iron - 35 watts, UL approved
ST series long life double-coated iron-plated tips. Includes an ST3 soldering tip. Tip temperature: 850°F . Quick change knurled collar with stainless steel barrel. Light blue body with cushion grip handle and plug-in heating element. 6' 3-wire cord, iron is 7 7/8" long. IMPORTANT: Use only Weller tips.
Weller WP35: $49.95  

Weller "ST" Series "Longlife" Replacement Tips - for WP25, WP30 and WP35 irons
• Tip is made of copper core; electroplated with iron to extend its lifetime.
• Nickel and chromium protect the shank from corrosion and solder creep.
• Designed for maximum heat transfer from the heater to the tip.
• Tips are pre-tinned in the working area with solder.

ST1 Screwdriver Tip: .062" x .75" - $4.95  
ST2 Screwdriver Tip - .093" x .75" - $4.95  
ST3 Screwdriver Tip - .125" x .75" - $4.95  
ST4 Screwdriver Tip - .187" x .75" - $4.95  
ST5 Single Flat Tip - .031" x .75" - $4.95  
ST6 Screwdriver Tip - .031" x .75" - $4.95  
ST7 Conical Tip - .031" x .75" - $4.95  
ST8 Narrow Screwdriver Tip - .062" x .75"- $4.95  

Professional Soldering Iron
Pro Iron



Professional Soldering Iron Replacement Tip
Replacement Tip
Professional Soldering Iron - 25 watts, UL approved
High performance, long lasting tip, 3-wire grounded AC cord for safety. Rubber sleeve for comforTable grip. Screw-in replaceable tip. A low cost quality iron for the professional which will stand up to repeated use, and give great results every time. Compare to soldering irons costing $30 or more.
Professional Soldering Iron: $19.95  
Replacement Tip for the PSI - Includes hex key wrench to fit the set screw in the soldering iron to facilitate changing the tip.
Tip & Wrench: $5.95  

Professional Soldering Iron Stand Professional Soldering Iron Stand
Professional soldering stand - holds hot soldering iron, prevents burns to equipment, workbenches and personnel. Large, durable. Rugged all-metal construction, with sponge for tip cleaning.
Stand: $9.95  

Kester Solder Roll Kester Solder Spools - 60/40 Lead/Tin Rosin Core
Designed for electrical/electronic work, flux residue is non-corrosive and non-conductive. Can be used on wiring in stereos, motors, appliances and auto batteries. Rosin flux is contained in the wire core; no external flux is needed. Contains lead – can not be used on drinking water lines.
1lb. Spool 031": $25.95  
1lb. Spool .040": $25.95  
1lb. Spool .050": $25.95  

Kester Kwik Draw 60/40 Solder Dispenser


60/40 Rosin Core Solder in a Pen Dispenser
Kester Kwik Draw 60/40 Solder Dispenser
Kester 44 solder wire is a high activity RA core flux designed for excellent instant wetting action, even on Nickel surfaces. Although "44" is an RA-based material, the residues are non-corrosive if left uncleaned. Flux Type: Rosin Activated (RA). Solder Gauge: 18awg. Solder Alloy: 60/40 Sn/Pb.

.031" Pocket Pack Solder is the perfect tool box supply size. Solder feeds conveniently from the end of the handy dispenser tube. Contains 0.5 oz. 60% tin/40% lead 0.031" diameter rosin core solder. Approximately 15 ft. in legth. Larger diameters will have less in length but this is sold by weight.
.031": $4.95  
.050": $4.95  

3S-Wick De-Soldering Braid 3S-Wick Desoldering Braid
Braided rosin-filled copper braid for removing solder and cleaning up PC boards. Just place the braid against the solder point and heat with the iron. Draws solder away from the board and into the braid. Clip off the used end and pull fresh braid from the roll. 5 foot of braid is on the roll, good for dozens of desoldering and clean-up projects. 3-S Braid is made in Switzerland and meets Mil Spec, NASA, and DIN requirements.
5 ft. Roll: $3.95  

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