Based on Dan’s review and Dave Jones’ review, I picked up a Kendal 899D hot air/soldering iron rework station off of eBay for about $80. These tools seem to be good value for the money. The hot air section works well enough, though the soldering iron has uninspiring performance at best. They are available on eBay under a number of different brands including Atten, Standig, and “no name.”
I put together an unboxing and review video for your geeking pleasure:
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[singlepic id=391 w=640 h=480] I’ve wanted a stereo microscope in my home lab for ages. In the last couple of years, it’s become an increasingly urgent need…