Best Soldering Tip Cleaners
The Hakko 599B-02 is a replacement solder tip cleaning wire sponge. No contamination risk compared to conventional tip tinners.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The brass is softer than the soldering iron's tip, but it's harder than the oxidized crud that builds upon the iron's tip."
"Hated using a wet sponge because it reduces the tinning effect on the tips causing premature wear."
"Works great, cleans tips far better than a sponge with little chance of picking up leftover solder."
"I only wish the bottom wasn't fit so tight to the top as it makes cleaning a bit of a task."
"This works much better at cleaning a solder iron tip than a wet sponge."
"Order this along with some other items for my hobby / side business I've always had and reserved about if these things actually worked I've seen them on YouTube but thought why not try one."
"The Hakko 599B-02 Solder Tip Cleaning Wire and Holder is well made."
"The brass pad works so much better than the sponge. Every so often when the brass starts to fill up, I empty the container and "fluf" (for lack of a better word) the brass sponge."
Thermaltronics TMT-TC-2 Tip Tinners is a compressed tablet of pure tin and ammonia phosphate formulation in a metal container with lid. Rapidly re-tins badly oxidised soldering iron tips.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Seems like a great way to salvage irons when they're beyond the use of a sponge or brass mesh."
"Then again, I don't keep my tips covered in gunk and oxidation, so, I guess it could be good for cleaning up some old, really abused heads."
"Made my old iron work good again."
"It tins your tip very quick and it stays throughout the duration the iron is powered."
"This stuff is pretty much phenomenal!"
"You stick the tip and it gets all shiny."
"So far i've used up about half of this tinner, and it still looks clean, the inside isn't collecting any residue from my tip which other tinners have done."
"Works as expected, tins tip well."
The Hakko 633 iron holder is sturdy and durable with non-skid base. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Really wanted this I thought it was going to be kind of smaller from the picture, the angle got me."
"Said it would work for fr300 desoldering gun but it doesnt fit well and its not very secure."
"The perfect stand for the perfect soldering iron."
"I purchased via Amazon Prime and arrived quick, opened the box and was surprised on how well it was made."
"Great with 907ESD iron and 599B tip cleaner combination."
Best Soldering Tips
Prepare solder and soldering iron; Specially, it's necessary to keep the tip clean, which should be coated with solder. When the temperature is high enough, put the solder wire close to the joint, the solder will melt and flow freely. Specifications. Work voltage: 110V. Power: 60W. Temp range: 200~450℃. Tips model: 900M series. Case material: Plastic. Stand: Steel. Solder sucker: Plastic and aluminum alloy. Solder wire: 97%Sn-0.7%Cu-2.0%Flux-0.8mm dia.- 0.64 oz. Package included. 1 x Tool carry case. 1 x Adjustable temperature soldering iron (60W 110V). 1 x Solder wire. 1 x Stand with Cleaning Sponge. 1 x Solder sucker(Desoldering Pump). 5 x Extra soldering iron tips (Total 6 Pieces). 1x User Manual. 6-in-1 FULL KIT - Kit comes with tool carry case, soldering iron, 5 soldering tips, soldering sucker (desoldering pump), solder wires, stand with Cleaning Sponge.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is a great kit for the price, the iron having adjustable temp makes it very useful for many projects but as the information states you have to be careful about leaving it laying down when turned up on higher settings, I left it for a few minutes and it was glowing red!"
"Extremely efficient and far superior in performance to a bigger one that I have."
"The 6 in 1 electric soldering iron kit was perfect for my needs. The case the kit comes with is great."
"It includes a carry case, soldering iron, 5 solder tips, soldering sucker, solder tin wire tube, and a stand with cleaning sponge."
"This electric soldering iron is very nice, it works very well and is about as handy as any I have seen, or used!"
"The biggest problem I have, and have heard this from others also, is that while it is adjustable and the temp dial shows 200 - 450' C, it doesn't turn on until i have it turned to 350-375 or so, and i actually have a need for low temp soldering (250'C)."
"Received a replacement after the first one I received was faulty so now I am here updating my review about it.The reason I changed this from 2 stars to five is because the item is exactly as described, working and all items are there."
"Edit, A replacement was sent and works great."
Best Soldering Inserts & Extractors
SUCH A COMPLETE SOLDERING IRON TOOL KIT! Our Adjustable Temperature Iron can develop a temperature range greater than most 60 Watt Soldering Irons – heats 390˚ to 840˚ F but as high as 900˚+ (200-500 degrees C). Adjustable Temp Iron heat range equal to or greater than most 60 Watt Soldering Irons 200˚-500˚ C. Most Complete Soldering Kit neatly stores all tools in Sturdy Carry Case.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This kit is exactly what I needed."
"I had toyed with getting a soldering iron for a little while and finally picked up this Soldering Iron kit and can't be more impressed."
"I have never soldered before, and all the reviews for this said it was perfect for beginners."
"Don't second guess your purchase, just get one if you ever have small soldering jobs to do."
"I wasn't expecting the soldering iron itself to have an adjustable temperature dial, which felt like a little bonus."
"I've used the kit for a few different projects so far and all of the tools have performed as required (and maybe a bit better)."
"Very happy with my new soldering kit, it had all the parts I will need for small projects and I like the temp control on the iron with LED to show that it's up to temperature."
"This is a great kit for the price."
Best Desoldering Wicks
How to Use the Desoldering Pump Step 1: Press the plunger down until it is been locked and you will hear a click; Step 2: Make the tip of the soldering iron to the solder joint and allow the solder to become fully liquid; Step 3: Move the tip of the pump next to the molten solder. How to Use the Solder Wick Step 1: Place the wick over the solder you need remove and then just push the heated soldering iron tip onto the wick; Step 2: Remove the wick once the solder has been absorbed; Step 3: Cut off the used part of the wick; Step 4: Repeat this process if needed. With low residue design, this solder braid will help clean spare solder on the pin away to avoid short circuit, especially in small, hard to reach areas. The solder wick can help clean some residue flux and BGA thermal bonding pad too.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"And when you actually manage to get something sucked up, then one needs to set down the soldering gun/iron, pull it open, clean it out, reassemble it, then repeat the process over and over again!"
"The soldering pump is of good build quality and has a knurled finish around common grip points to keep it secure in your hand. This thing sucks, and that's a good thing for a desoldering pump!"
"The solder sucker took me a few tried to get the hang of but once I did, it worked very wall."
"Great seller they listen to what you have to say and act accordingly."
"Hint: When the solder sucker plugs up, just take a small rod, like maybe a jeweler's screwdriver and push the blockage up into the solder sucker."
"Had to remove 8 large output transistors from my beloved Adcom GFA-555 amp in order to identify which had gone bad."
"Release the piston and see if it holds vacuum."
"Not even the copper strip works, thing is useless, does not adhere to the solder."
Best Desoldering Pumps
How to Use the Desoldering Pump Step 1: Press the plunger down until it is been locked and you will hear a click; Step 2: Make the tip of the soldering iron to the solder joint and allow the solder to become fully liquid; Step 3: Move the tip of the pump next to the molten solder. How to Use the Solder Wick Step 1: Place the wick over the solder you need remove and then just push the heated soldering iron tip onto the wick; Step 2: Remove the wick once the solder has been absorbed; Step 3: Cut off the used part of the wick; Step 4: Repeat this process if needed. With low residue design, this solder braid will help clean spare solder on the pin away to avoid short circuit, especially in small, hard to reach areas. The solder wick can help clean some residue flux and BGA thermal bonding pad too.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"And when you actually manage to get something sucked up, then one needs to set down the soldering gun/iron, pull it open, clean it out, reassemble it, then repeat the process over and over again!"
"The soldering pump is of good build quality and has a knurled finish around common grip points to keep it secure in your hand. This thing sucks, and that's a good thing for a desoldering pump!"
"The solder sucker took me a few tried to get the hang of but once I did, it worked very wall."
"Great seller they listen to what you have to say and act accordingly."
"Had to remove 8 large output transistors from my beloved Adcom GFA-555 amp in order to identify which had gone bad."
"However I gave it three stars for the simple reason sometimes it falls out of its cocked mode and you need to reset the suction. But for the price it is decent and a welcome addition for MY simple soldering removal tasks."
"Release the piston and see if it holds vacuum."
"Without the solder sucker it would have been almost impossible to remove plus the possibility of damaging the board."
Best Brazing Kits
This Sywon Electric Full-set Soldering Iron kit can surely satisfy your de-soldering and soldering needs around the house. Green-Red temperature scale indicates the temperature status of the soldering iron. 6pcs double-sided solder assist tool can satisfy 12 different usage: Around 6.6 inches in length; Treated steel (tips), and plastic (handle); including the following: 1 x Solder assist knife: cut away unnecessary circuits on PCB. 1 x Solder assist fork: the components of pins and connecting line. 1 x Solder assist squeeze head: compress small electronic components. 1 x Solder assist hook: remove small resistor. 1 x Solder assist brush: clean dust and residues in solder parts. 1 x Solder assist needle: clean holes that choked with solder. Inner-heated ceramic technology makes the soldering iron heat up very quickly; Upgraded heat resistant material (not plastic) and the steel-pipe four ventilation holes on the solder design helps cool fast.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I expected to be working on a range of devices, from 100 amp power connectors to trying to fudge an 0805 SMT resistor back into place. But the curved end tool is good for grabbing small springs, and as for the rest - well, the space in the bag is useful to hold a set of flat and JIS cross (not-Philips) drivers. The other tools in the kit are good quality for the price, especially the solder sucker which is made of aluminum rather than plastic. I'm guessing Amazon can accommodate you there :J. Overall, I gave this 5 * not because it's the greatest soldering iron - it's not - but because the vendor really managed to pack a lot of value into that $29 zipper bag."
"Eventually you will want to step up to a Hakko iron and Hakko desoldering iron, but if you can't afford that, this will get you going. The vacuum desoldering pump works well, but should only be used in an emergency."
"The stand is small but the kit gets the job done."
"The solder sucker didn't work quite as well as I'd hoped, and, if you are planning on desoldering, you will need solder wick which is not included (and I found out the hard way)."
"Just used it to solder some headers on a tiny (almost fits into a beer ottle cap) pcb."
"You should go get some ROSIN (not acid) flux (or a flux pen) to use with this kit."
"My only nit would be that I keep changing the heat level while working without realizing it."
"I bought this and in one week fixed (by resoldering) $50 pair of headphones, a MacBook MagSafe2 charger ($80), and a custom Arduino-based heart rate sensor (someone did a poor job soldering the wires to the sensor (about the size of a dime)."