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Soldering and rework stations at hobby prices
The 926 III kit puts a digital station, tips and helping hands in one box for about $49.
The 8786D and 862BD+ combine an iron and hot air, with PID control and fail-safes.
YIHUA’s tips are not Weller’s, and parts availability is less certain over the long run.
2-in-1 rework station · 750 W · 75 W iron · 392–896 °F · ETL certified · PID · 35 g lead-free solder
An ETL-certified 2-in-1 station with a 75 W iron from 392 to 896 °F, PID control at 20 ms cycles, and detachable holders.
Best for: A shop that wants a certified unit.
≈ $119
2-in-1 rework station · 740 W · PID · hot air and iron · 10 tips, 4 nozzles · fail-safe · ESD safe · 110 V
A 2-in-1 station combining hot air and a soldering iron, with PID control, 10 tips, 4 nozzles and a fail-safe that protects the gun.
Best for: A repairer starting on SMD work.
≈ $84
Digital soldering station · 60 W · 194–896 °F · 6 tips · sleep mode · 2 helping hands · °C/°F
A popular low-cost kit: a 60 W digital station from 194 to 896 °F, 6 tips, helping hands, solder and a sleep mode with calibration.
Best for: A beginner who wants one purchase.
≈ $49
Small solder fume fan · dual filtering · 5 W · 30° tiltable stand · 8 filters · 110 V
A low-cost bench fan with filters at the front and rear, a 30° tilt stand and eight filter pads in the box, for light soldering only.
Best for: A hobbyist who solders occasionally.
≈ $34
Hot air rework station · 700 W · 212–932 °F · 120 L/min · 3 memories · in-holder standby
A hot air-only station at 700 W, reaching 932 °F with up to 120 L/min of air, 3 presets and an in-holder standby.
Best for: An owner of an iron who needs hot air.
≈ $70
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