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Large Soldering Mat

Item# 92501

6 of 7 found the following review helpful:

Very practical, February 27, 2012 5 stars

Pros
The reliable surface is easy to clean and safe with the potential of a scrape from the soldering iron. It is very nice to shake spare solder balls into the trash after finishing a piece. The flexible mat nicely channels the waste to go where you want it.

Cons
Your pieces must be large enough that you do not need to nail into the surface to secure them.

Other Thoughts
I bought three of them because I was doing large panels. I cannot believe how much I enjoyed working with this surface.

Hakko Smoke Absorber

Item# HAK400

10 of 12 found the following review helpful:

Good investment, February 27, 2012 4 stars

Pros
It saves your lungs. A fume absorber is a necessity. The Hakko has the excellent option of two positions: standing for broad fume collection or lying down to concentrate the power. The Hakko is the right tool for me at this time when I am no longer a beginner but far from dedicated mass production.

Cons
It requires re-positioning as you work because it is not powerful enough to function across a couple of feet of work. The arm is a separate substantial investment that I have not made.

Other Thoughts
I find I always use the absorber lying down to get the most concentrated power out of it.

Cutter's Mate Plus

Item# 5114

22 of 26 found the following review helpful:

Meets its reputation, June 22, 2011 5 stars

Pros
Adds precision and confidence.

Cons
Docking is a little gawky, and the apparatus has a big footprint.

Other Thoughts
The pros far outweigh the cons. This system is an excellent upgrade for the experienced, and it makes cutting less intimidating for beginners.

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joined:	Apr 22, 2008
location:	LECOMPTON, KS US
display name:	adunning