How's the build quality, specifically, the plastic threads on the plastic/metal cover you start unscrewing at 12:24? I'm asking because I've seen some 936/907 clones where those threads don't allow you to screw the tip cover properly (basically, they aren't strong enough to support the connection, they 'give out', and then you can (pretty much) keep turning the screw forever, without being able to tighten the cover properly).
There are made in the same factory as the Hakko 936, but has a lower wattage element. I have been using one of these the past 9 years. Have the 936+ too.
Hi Jacob, thanks for the great review. I have some additional questions though. I've bought a Yihua 936 soldering station, which also is a cheap clone of the Hakko 936. Because it's cheap and from China, I decided to open it up to see how it's assembled, and the first thing I noticed on the Yihua was that the components have burn marks, indicating they're components burnt off old PCB boards and reused. (This happens a lot in China) The second thing I noticed was that some soldering connections inside the Yihua station were really bad, so I actually took my old soldering iron to fix the soldering inside the Yihua station... Let's just say I wouldn't leave the Yihua unattended even when going to the toilet the way it looks inside :-) The reason I'm here is that I just turned up my Yihua to about 2o clock and was distracted for 2 minutes, then getting back to it the tip was actually red hot glowing... And after turning it off it won't heat up again, meaning the heating element / sensor basically burnt to a crisp. Not something I'd expect a soldering station to do at maybe 65% of it's power.. :-) Have you opened up they Aoyue to check out the build quality on the inside? I hear a lot of positive reactions on the Aoyue so I'm curious whether there's a difference in build quality between the even cheaper Yihua and the Aoyues..! If you haven't, would you mind posting a follow-up video with your opinion on it's insides? Cheers and keep up the good work, I love your videos.
Harlem Wave Cascade I have opened up the unit and the one I have is built quite well inside. I'm not sure how consistent their manufacturing is but from the two units I have had, the build quality is acceptable. Not nearly as bad as you described that other brand.
Hi Jacob thank you for the review. Any advice about calibrating the tip temperature? I don’t know how to use the external sensor as the manual says. Thank you
I have owned mine going on 3 1/2 years now. I paid waaay more for mine. The replacement elemet is very easy to istall and it just did that a month ago .the cord teleaf broke a long time ago but it dont bother me none. I vant see myself needing a replacement anytime soon but if i do im getting this same one .
If you want the digital version with a potentiometer (instead of the push buttons), there are various other "clones" of the 936d (and also 937d) that have it. Exanples... (936d) th-cam.com/video/T5lXo0C_9f0/w-d-xo.html (937) th-cam.com/video/tmma_znd6XE/w-d-xo.html Btw, two advantages for the push button 936d (the YCD-936d model linked below), is how easy it is to adjust/calibrate the temp accuracy, and it also remembers the last temperature level after you turn it off and then back on. th-cam.com/video/XrUjhFUm8OM/w-d-xo.html
I bought this from Frys for $35 and wanted to see what others had to say about it......Word(s) of advice. Stop saying the word actual/actually over and over. Thanks for the video.
How's the build quality, specifically, the plastic threads on the plastic/metal cover you start unscrewing at 12:24?
I'm asking because I've seen some 936/907 clones where those threads don't allow you to screw the tip cover properly (basically, they aren't strong enough to support the connection, they 'give out', and then you can (pretty much) keep turning the screw forever, without being able to tighten the cover properly).
Have had this for a year now, still satisfied with it!
The two screws on the left side of the solder iron holder is used to attach the solder roll holder to the holder.
There are made in the same factory as the Hakko 936, but has a lower wattage element. I have been using one of these the past 9 years. Have the 936+ too.
Hi Jacob, thanks for the great review. I have some additional questions though. I've bought a Yihua 936 soldering station, which also is a cheap clone of the Hakko 936.
Because it's cheap and from China, I decided to open it up to see how it's assembled, and the first thing I noticed on the Yihua was that the components have burn marks, indicating they're components burnt off old PCB boards and reused. (This happens a lot in China)
The second thing I noticed was that some soldering connections inside the Yihua station were really bad, so I actually took my old soldering iron to fix the soldering inside the Yihua station...
Let's just say I wouldn't leave the Yihua unattended even when going to the toilet the way it looks inside :-)
The reason I'm here is that I just turned up my Yihua to about 2o clock and was distracted for 2 minutes, then getting back to it the tip was actually red hot glowing... And after turning it off it won't heat up again, meaning the heating element / sensor basically burnt to a crisp. Not something I'd expect a soldering station to do at maybe 65% of it's power.. :-)
Have you opened up they Aoyue to check out the build quality on the inside? I hear a lot of positive reactions on the Aoyue so I'm curious whether there's a difference in build quality between the even cheaper Yihua and the Aoyues..!
If you haven't, would you mind posting a follow-up video with your opinion on it's insides?
Cheers and keep up the good work, I love your videos.
Harlem Wave Cascade I have opened up the unit and the one I have is built quite well inside. I'm not sure how consistent their manufacturing is but from the two units I have had, the build quality is acceptable. Not nearly as bad as you described that other brand.
Thanks for the quick reply Jacob! I'll get the Aeoyua and see how it goes :-)
Cheers!
Hi Jacob thank you for the review. Any advice about calibrating the tip temperature? I don’t know how to use the external sensor as the manual says. Thank you
I have owned mine going on 3 1/2 years now. I paid waaay more for mine. The replacement elemet is very easy to istall and it just did that a month ago .the cord teleaf broke a long time ago but it dont bother me none. I vant see myself needing a replacement anytime soon but if i do im getting this same one .
Very useful review, thanks. Public Service! Cheers.
If you want the digital version with a potentiometer (instead of the push buttons), there are various other "clones" of the 936d (and also 937d) that have it.
Exanples... (936d) th-cam.com/video/T5lXo0C_9f0/w-d-xo.html (937) th-cam.com/video/tmma_znd6XE/w-d-xo.html
Btw, two advantages for the push button 936d (the YCD-936d model linked below), is how easy it is to adjust/calibrate the temp accuracy, and it also remembers the last temperature level after you turn it off and then back on. th-cam.com/video/XrUjhFUm8OM/w-d-xo.html
is this a good station for beginners ?
Perfect.
Nice video, thanks! I'm buying one now for $35 on amazon.
Love your videos keep it up!
Thank you!
I bought this from Frys for $35 and wanted to see what others had to say about it......Word(s) of advice. Stop saying the word actual/actually over and over. Thanks for the video.
A 936 is coming this way :)
25 hours a day :D
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