Will the Hakko 808 work well with eyelet and turret board type construction?

[trans4funks1]

Hi,
I've used solder wick for years, but I generally only have to break it out when I am repairing something.

I'm going to try some DIY circuits that I expect to have to experiment with and so I can already anticipate having to rework a lot of solder joints.

The Hakko 808 seems like a nice unit. I have been trying to learn how well it will work with the type of eyelet board, turret board and point to point stuff I like to do. The only videos I have found about it demonstrate how well it works with on small holes on modern PCBs.

Will the Hakko 808 work well on the larger size joints I am interested in? Is there a best choice for point or nozzle for this type of work? Maybe a A1007?

Thank You.

 

[Dreams]

The Hakko unit is ~$200, and depending on how often you re-do joints, it may or may not be worth it to you. It will work, though.

I've used this on all sizes of solder joints for 10+ years:
http://www.frys.com/product/7274483

That said, after using the pump, I wish I had bought my Hakko 10+ years ago.

The pump still comes in handy for certain things, and it's definitely quieter...

I like having both around.

 

[Dr Gris]

I would love to have the Hakko.
In my limited experience, the mechanical solder pump works at it's best with those larger sized joints.
A cheap investment for sure.

Best
//M

 

[trans4funks1]

I'm specifically wondering if the Hakko will work well with eyelets and turrets. I usually leave my solder pump in the tool box and opt for solder wick. I'd be happy to order a Hakko if I learn that it is not just ideal for modern pcb construction, as I have seen demonstrated, but also useful for the type of work I enjoy.


Thank You.

 

[dmp]

I've never regretted buying a 808. Once you've had one, it's indispensable.
Works fine for bigger joints, turrets, etc...
Sometimes if I am impatient I will co-heat the joint with a soldering gun.

 

[gar381]

I've never regretted buying a 808. Once you've had one, it's indispensable.
Works fine for bigger joints, turrets, etc...
Sometimes if I am impatient I will co-heat the joint with a soldering gun.

Once you try one you will wonder why you didn't buy one years ago!!

dmp is right.. on big jobs a little gun heat is most helpfull

GARY

 

[t9crepair]

+1 for the 808. I use it everyday now. Stock up on the larger tips like the 2.3mm and 1.6mm for turret/eyelet boards. And get the 10 pack of filters while you're at it. Clean the tip and nozzle often with the tool provided as they get clogged easily.

 

[trans4funks1]

Thanks to everyone for the info.

 

[Patrick from Davis]

I find it works better if you leave the component lead in the hole/eyelet.  It tends to put the tip where you need it, and it gets better pull on the solder.  I find that it is not the most used tool I have, however when needed, it is one of the most useful/save you behind tools to have.
Patrick

 

[etheory]

Another big up for the 808.
In Australia its price is insanely inflated, I paid $520.30 believe it or not (probably since the modification to the Australian plug is a very very low quantity version for them to produce).
However, it was worth every cent. It's an amazing investment (and I mean investment since It's already paid for itself).
It totally changed the way I worked. It's so much easier now to modify a board without breaking the pads, or to quickly fix or update something.
It stops desoldering from becoming a chore, and instead makes it take seconds.

 

[trans4funks1]

Follow up post:

I bought one. It works great.

Thanks for all the info!!!

 

[hymentoptera]

Great ideas here in this thread!  8)

I've got to order some bigger tips for my 808. I'm still rockin the factory tip and always end up going back to the pump and/or wick for larger globs and glips.