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Title: Weller WES51 analog solder stations on clearance at radioshack
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 13 September 2013, 10:44:20

it's a pretty meh price at 70$, but some people like the weller tips and iron over the hakkos.

details: http://slickdeals.net/f/6274908-weller-wes51-analog-soldering-station-69-97-tax-in-store-clearance

Title: Re: Weller WES51 analog solder stations on clearance at radioshack
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 13 September 2013, 10:45:29

note that i still recommend the 888D wholeheartedly over the ancient WES51 for new solderers and people who haven't developed weird preferences yet. the 888D is a digital regulator that is calibratable and significantly more accurate, as well as being higher power.

Title: Re: Weller WES51 analog solder stations on clearance at radioshack
Post by: ohgodpleaseno on Fri, 13 September 2013, 12:42:41

Quote from: mkawa on Fri, 13 September 2013, 10:45:29

note that i still recommend the 888D wholeheartedly over the ancient WES51 for new solderers and people who haven't developed weird preferences yet. the 888D is a digital regulator that is calibratable and significantly more accurate, as well as being higher power.

I'm glad you wrote this post. :) I've been debating over the two products for a while since they're the same price but, as a novice, I really had no reason to prefer one or the other. :thumb: