Which Rework Station?

[cwbullet]

I am consiering buying my son a rework station with a hot air gun? Which do you use and suggest?

 

[Hobie1dog]

This one gets rave reviews:
https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-soldering-irons#section-best-hot-air-rework-station

 

[cwbullet]

This one gets rave reviews:
https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-soldering-irons#section-best-hot-air-rework-station

Thanks. I would prefer hands on experience from our users.

 

[FredA]

Don't have a specific recommendation, but look for one that you can control not only the temp, but the airflow.
The one I have is ancient and has been OOP for many years.

Also, you want a selection of "heads" that focus and shape the airflow.
The focused air is more important for rework, especially if you want to tackle removing bigger IC's.

 

[cwbullet]

Don't have a specific recommendation, but look for one that you can control not only the temp, but the airflow.
The one I have is ancient and has been OOP for many years.

Also, you want a selection of "heads" that focus and shape the airflow.
The focused air is more important for rework, especially if you want to tackle removing bigger IC's.

Thanks.

 

[Tech 68]

I'd tailor your choice to the expected workload. They can get "pricey".
The dilemma is not getting something so cheap that it's a pain and discouraging to use.
ICs have been removed with a heat gun, lots of flux, and a shielding mask made from a cut up soda can.

 

[Tech 68]

Check out Techni-Tool.

https://www.techni-tool.com/

 

[CalebJ]

I bought one of the 898d units on eBay and have used it for several projects over the last few years. So far I've had no complaints about it - seems to do the job well on both the soldering iron side and the hot air unit.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/201965355652

 

[cwbullet]

Check out Techni-Tool.

https://www.techni-tool.com/

Will od. THX

 

[jderimig]

I have this one. Look on the site, you may just the rework station without the soldering station forv125v

https://www.sra-solder.com/solderin...tal-hot-air-rework-and-soldering-station-220v

 

[FredA]

The vacuum pick on that station that John points out is a nice addition.

 

[cwbullet]

I have this one. Look on the site, you may just the rework station without the soldering station forv125v

https://www.sra-solder.com/solderin...tal-hot-air-rework-and-soldering-station-220v

Thanks. That looks promising.

 

[jderimig]

Thanks. That looks promising.

Search the site, there are cheaper options (rework only for about $85). And of course look for 110v not 220v like the one I linked. I have used mine (earlier model) for over 10 years now with no issues. (But thankfully I don't rework alot).

 

[schworer]

I've had this unit for about three years, have built a bunch of EggTimer boards with it. Have used the rework station several time on other boards with no issue. Overall I am very happy with the combo. Got it on sale for less than a hundred bucks on a Amazon sale price, the current price is more: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RY5XWVG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[cwbullet]

I've had this unit for about three years, have built a bunch of EggTimer boards with it. Have used the rework station several time on other boards with no issue. Overall I am very happy with the combo. Got it on sale for less than a hundred bucks on a Amazon sale price, the current price is more: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RY5XWVG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It looks similar to the Aoyue

 

[John Kemker]

It looks similar to the Aoyue

I have an Aoyue. I like it. Works well for what I need it for.

 

[Marc_G]

Rework stations covered in this article which I posted moments ago in the soldering iron thread:
https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-soldering-irons