Bundle Includes Soldering Station and CHP170 Cutter

We love our new soldering station. Easy to use, and heats up quick. No complaints. Far better than our old setup.

I have had this soldering iron and it kicks arse! Seriously though, its an exceptional soldering iron for an amateur who want something dependable.

best soldering station i have used

I was torn between this station and a comparable weller model. On the weller I liked the knob for adjusting the temperature (not looking at the digital unit) but liked the digital display of the Hakko. When I purchased this I was worried about how easy it would be to change the temperature. Turns out it is simple, painless, and can be setup with presets. After using it for awhile, I love the quality of the iron and tips and how quickly it reaches temperature. The sponge doesnt seem that durable, but that is easy to replace. Everything about this feels sturdy despite the cartoon-like appearance.

If you are like me and have been thinking about buying a good soldering iron for a while, just take the plunge. This thing is great! I mean its really really great. My level of frustration when soldering has gone from moderate with my 15 - 60 amp plug in pencils to non-existent with this Hakko. It makes soldering, something I used to dread, one of my favorite activities. I use it for repairs, hobby electronics, building R/C aircraft and cars. The digital presets make using this thing a breeze. Its easy to clean the iron holder and changing tips is intuitive and easy. The only negitive thing I will say about this iron is it is very easy to throw off its calibration if you do not read the manual or watch some youtube videos first on how to use/ program it. If you do disturb the calibration be sure to google how to perform a factory reset on this model. Fixes that pesky calibration issue just fine. I now wonder how I spent my whole life without one of these.

Very good pro grade iron. I kept getting a slight static shock from the handle, until I wrapped it in painters tape. I dont like that I had to read the manual to learn how to adjust the temperate (it should be obvious). If it broke, I like it enough Id get another without considering any alternatives. Heats up fast, quality construction, and works great.

I recommend to buy this product. Im using it from last 3-4 month and its working great.

Im rather new to soldering. This is my first temp control soldering iron. I use this primarily for soldering Arduino circuitry, model trains, and RC cars. Had it one month. Love it so far. Sturdy stand, easy to grip, heats quickly, looks cool, small footprint. As others have mentioned, the controls are a bit counter intuitive, but if you read the instructions (a few pages long) it is not difficult to program. I like that it has two cleaning options (sponge and other).

fantastic tool, makes professional results possible with ease

I now enjoy wire soldering. I lack skill and training in soldering, and was very frustrated with my results. With the FX888D, its tip cleaning wire and maintaining the temperature, I now get good results.