Help with finding a tip - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: UberStrike88
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 09, 2014, 04:53:02 pm
content: Hi guys,Can someone help me find a tip for my iron on ebay? I can't seem to find itI would like to have one of those flat screwdriver thing. You know that dave does use.Here are the dimmensions from the original ones:Length: 55mmWith: 3mmCan anyone help me?Sorry for any spelling mistakes i'm on mobile atm

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 09, 2014, 07:03:32 pm
content: It's very hard to search with the details you posted, does the iron have a brand/model name?

author: UberStrike88
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 09, 2014, 07:25:49 pm
content: Nope not at all just a cheap chinese

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 09, 2014, 08:37:22 pm
content: They're typically copies of a Hakko 936, so you'd be looking for a900M-T-3.2D(width = 3.2mm). Highly doubt it's a genuine Hakko, but it's in the UK and they ship worldwide, so should be quicker to you I would think than HK or China.You can also get an assortment cheap (not genuine Hakko).Example. Would be worth it IMHO, if just to try others (no such thing as a one-size-fits-all tip).Also, Hakko has aTip Selection Pagethat might be of interest.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 09, 2014, 09:30:13 pm
content: Quote from: UberStrike88 on October 09, 2014, 04:53:02 pmQuote from: nanofrog on October 09, 2014, 08:37:22 pmWith the tip dimensions given it's most likely a firestick of some sort. Without a brand/model, a picture would certainly help.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 10, 2014, 03:40:32 am
content: I did buy a clone made by Tenma (I believe the abbreviation really means ten manufacturers)It's a Hakko 936 clone and it takes Hakko genuine tips.So I did buy a large mass conversion kit (not sure from where anymore) and an extra 5 900L-T-3.2D chisel tips at a discount from Tequipment (not sure if they still carry them).Now it can deal with anything due to the upgraded thermal mass. I do sometimes use the original enclosure and tip (cone) but very rarely. Just don't touch the ceramics or if you do clean them because the grease in your hands is not good for it.Picture after the conversion:Detail of the conversion kit (but not the purchasing place and I forgot where it came from):https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-596-world's-cheapest-soldering-station-yihua-936/msg425767/#msg425767Edit: I recall where I got it:http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/products.htm?item=908CKI was going to get it from tequipment but they didn't have the conversion kit anymore, but I did buy 5 extra tips from them because they had them in the discount bin (not anymore)http://www.tequipment.net/Hakko900L-T-3.2D.htmlBut now it seems they have the conversion kit in stock:http://www.tequipment.net/Hakko908-CK.html

author: UberStrike88
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 10, 2014, 05:04:23 am
content: Here are some pictures of the (broken) tipAnyone know if i can use anything at all?

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 10, 2014, 05:15:26 am
content: Definitely not a Hakko 936 clone,This is what the clone 907 enclosure, nut and tip looks like before I changed it to the Hakko branded 908 large mass one:Edit: Like ~{felix the cat) mentioned, it will help if you give a brand/model of the iron.

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 10, 2014, 06:06:43 am
content: Quote from: UberStrike88 on October 10, 2014, 05:04:23 amThat's definitely not a Hakko clone.As others have requested, please post the details on the iron (exact model number, and a link to it would be even better), and we might have a chance at pointing you in the right direction. Just shots in the dark otherwise.

author: UberStrike88
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 10, 2014, 06:47:12 am
content: The problem is that i bought it localy but it is a no brand cheap ironBut ill try to find something similarBtw it is 30w

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 10, 2014, 06:59:04 am
content: Quote from: UberStrike88 on October 10, 2014, 06:47:12 amCheck it for a brand name and model number. Box should be handy for this, if you still have it. Reason is, even firesticks can vary regarding tips (i.e. physical dimensions, and how it's mounted).

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 10, 2014, 09:06:16 am
content: Yup, they look like generic cheap 'firestick' tips. I presume they're either friction-fit or are held in with a screw through the side of the barrel?That style of iron is sold in hardware stores everywhere, so you may be able to find tips there. Depending on who made the iron (or who they copied!), they came in a bunch of different diameters (including some very similar sizes e.g. 2.9mm, 3mm, 3.2mm, 1/4", etc). Without any sort of idea of who made it you'll have to measure carefully and maybe take a punt on what will suit.Failing that,thismight give you some ideas for further searching.(I've got some old unused Weller bevel tips of about the right size and in their original packaging ... um, somewhere. I'll try and find them over the weekend and pass on any details.)

author: UberStrike88
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 10, 2014, 10:55:13 am
content: Thanks guysyes it is indeed holded by a screw and i didn't get any packaging for itBut thanks for all the help guys i did a very good and acurate mesurement on the first thing when i got the iron so i know it is good

author: UberStrike88
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 10, 2014, 07:09:28 pm
content: I finaly found something that looks like itHere it is:http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNI-T-TU801A-220V-40W-Electric-Soldering-Iron-Gun-Soldering-Pencil-Tip-/261589928281?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce7f98959Only mine is yellow-30w-and a eu plug