Comparison of desoldering tools - Hackaday

[Lee] owns a Hakko FR301 desoldering gun and a Duratool imitation. He openly admits that the Hakko is probably better, but questions whether it 's good enough to justify being four times as expensive . He introduces both in a recent video, which you can watch below.

Desoldering often doesn't get as much attention as soldering, but when making repairs or making mistakes (and who doesn't), it's an essential skill. Many differences will be good or bad depending on your personal preferences. The Hakko, for example, is an all-in-one device and therefore does not have to be placed on the table in a bulky case. However, this also means that the Hakko is larger and heavier. It also lacks the controls and displays that the other device has in the base station housing.

What doesn't depend on personal preference is ease of use. The Hakko seems much easier to clean and if you have ever used a gun like this you know how often you should clean it. If you've ever forgotten to rub the nozzle regularly during use, you probably won't forget it a second time, because unclogging one of these guns can be a nightmare. When using a tool like this, we like to use a long, stiff wire that is fed through the barrel frequently to avoid having to let it go, as [Lee] did after eleven minutes.

[Lee] mentions that the Hakko also has more suction and holds it better. This seems like a clear victory. We've had expensive and cheap guns, and if they don't vacuum well or for long, you can also opt for a spring-loaded solder puller. In fact, for most people, buying a high-quality handheld device is probably a better option for our money. It is difficult for pumps to achieve the pulling force of a spring.

Changing the mouthpiece is another area where the Hakko shines. Our impression is that the Hakko is significantly better in terms of comfort. However, the real question is how to desolder them. The end of the video shows a confrontation, and although the Hakko appears to be superior, the cheap weapon definitely got the job done. [Lee] mentions that it might depend on the volume. If you desolder constantly, you'll probably be happier with the Hakko. However, an inexpensive weapon would be suitable for occasional use. Or save money and invest in a good spring-loaded suction cup.

Of course everyone has their favorites. We've seen custom soldering iron tips that effectively heat entire areas if you don't want to use something like Chip Quik. We're always surprised when we don't see more desoldering needles . In the meantime, if you want to consider all options, ask [Bil Herd] how he does it .

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