[Noisebridge-discuss] Hot air rework station anyone?

[Joachim Pedersen]

Is anyone else interested in going in on an inexpensive hot air rework station?
I've found this one, but suggestions are welcome!

$159 Aoyue 968
http://www.amazon.com/Aoyue-968-Digital-Rework-Station/dp/B000HDG0AO/

Technical Details

    * 3 in 1 repairing station the combines Hot Air Rework Gun with a
Soldering Iron and a Smoke Absorber
    * Maintains a constant set temperature when the set and the value is reached
    * Digital display of actual and set temperature with touch control
on the front panel
    * Built in Air Flow gauge and knob adjustment for the air flow
    * Auto cool-off process that leaves the blower on until the nozzle is cool


Product Description
This is a NEW Three in One repairing station the combines a Hot Air
Rework Gun with a soldering iron and a smoke absorber. This a very
high quality unit from Aoyue who is a leading producer in Europe and
Asia and is now introducting products to the US Market. Just screw a
nozzle onto the hot air tool, place the nozzle over the QFP, SOP, PLCC
or SOJ to be desoldered, apply hot air to melt the solder without ever
touching the component or PC board, and gently lift the component from
the board using the vacuum pickup. Soldering of the replacement SMD is
just as easy. Maintains a constant set temperature when the set and
the value is reached. All Digital display of temperature and pressure
with touch control on the front panel. The soldering iron has a
familar analog know for temperature adjustment. Built in Air Flow
gauge Built-in smoke extractor that absorbs fumes right at the source,
eliminating the need for space consuming exhaust fans. Compatible with
many nozzle types from all manufacturers. There is an Auto cool-off
process that leaves the blower on until the nozzle is cool, this
prolongs life of the heating element and to ensure safety. ESD safe
design. Main station with hot air gun, Air nozzles (1124,1130,1197,
1313),G001 IC popper, Z003 Hot air gun holder, Soldering Iron with
Tip, Soldering Iron Holder with Solder Wire Stand, Filter Pads, Vacuum
suction pen, Power cord.


-Joachim
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