1 EEVblog #167 - Atten 858D Hot Air Rework Review
Dave Jones reviews the budget Atten 858D hot air rework station; people cite it when choosing a first hot air tool for SMD work.
Topic
tool review
11 videos. Ranked by independent recommendations, not by views.
2 EEVblog #542 - ZD985 Desoldering Station
An EEVblog review pointed to by people who think a dedicated vacuum desoldering tool is worth buying if through hole rework comes up often.
3 Buying Your First Soldering Station (UPDATE READ DESCRIPTION)
Voultar's review of the KSGER T12 iron is shared by satisfied owners as backing for this cheap, fast heating station, and one credits it for their purchase.
4 Hot air station shootout: Atten ST-862D vs. Quick 861DW
Louis Rossmann's head-to-head comparison is a common reference for people choosing a rework station, and it often leads them towards the cheaper Atten ST-862D.
5 Banggood TS100 soldering iron review(highly recommended!)
A hands-on TS100 review from a working repair technician, cited as evidence that the small iron can compete with traditional soldering stations.
6 Digital Caliper Round-Up (:1:) Which Digital Caliper Should I Buy? ~My Recommendation~
A digital caliper review with purchase advice, linked by people pointing to iGaging models as good value when listing tools worth buying.
7 The Best Soldering Iron Comparison
Members send people choosing a soldering station to this SDG Electronics review collection, which spans budget Chinese models through to premium JBC and Metcal gear.
8 AIXUN T3A Soldering Station Review ll JBC iron comparison
Shared as a favourable review of the Aixun T3A soldering station, often for people seeking a powerful iron at a modest price.
9 SDG #221 AiXun T3A 200W JBC T245 Compatible Soldering Station
Often linked when people ask which soldering iron to buy, presenting the Aixun T3A as strong value and able to rival JBC stations.
10 The Pinecil soldering iron is surprisingly good
Adrian's in-depth Pinecil review helped people decide to buy this low-cost USB-C soldering iron and is offered to anyone comparing compact irons.
11 #019 - JST XH connector crimp tool review
Pointed to as a practical guide to using a crimp tool on JST XH terminals, including how the terminal sits in the jaws.
