Which linear-PSU JBC-clone do I get for tweezer use? - Page 1
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author: andrejr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 15, 2025, 11:11:09 am
content: I want to get a JBC clone station to use with tweezers + also T245 / T210 / T115 handles. I don't have any existing tools in this ecosystem (I have 10YO Ersa stuff), so I'd love to get recommendations for stations, but also tweezers and handles.I'm not really set on a linear + mains transformer combo, but I can't allow for any voltage at the tips, everything needs to be ESD safe, so I think it's my best bet unless you know for a fact that some SMPS one does everything right.Does anyone here run tweezers with their JBC clone and do they recommend it? Which one and which tweezers? Thank you!I have read this but didn't get any info out of it:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/best-jbc-clone-for-running-tweezers/Also, I'm quoting this post from another thread that mentions a lot of stations, maybe that'll jog someone's memory.Quote from: marck120 on November 30, 2024, 07:40:18 am

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 16, 2025, 10:18:00 pm
content: Clones don't support jbc tweezers, this has been discussed a few timesalready.You can get something else like Wep 982D, or Sequre HT140, or an entirely different product (Hakko fx1003).Better off not having one single station as well, then you don't have to unplug when swapping between tweezer and regular handpiece.

author: andrejr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 19, 2025, 03:26:48 pm
content: The JBC tweezers themselves don't have a great reputation (widely accepted as much lower quality than the regular handpieces). I'm just want the tweezers to support JBC (cartrige) tips, because those are plentiful (both OG and clones) and generally good.From what I've found so far, the available options are limited to:Sunshine S1WEP 982Dyou mentioned, AKAYihua 982DATTEN ST-1509 with N9100I'd prefer to have a 2-ch station + I already have an Ersa i-CON Nano mk1 and a bunch of tips that's serving me alright. I also have (and use in lieu of tweezers w/ my Ersa) an OG Pinecil, but I'd like to relegate that to portable use only, I dislike the ergonomics of it (and all similar irons).By the way, the reason I want tweezers is not just soldering 0402, 0603, ... passives, it's also SOT-23 + various dual inline SMD chips of various pitches, pin counts and sizes (SOT-8 comes to mind), and even desoldering small and medium pin count DIP through-hole chips with the really wide tips.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 19, 2025, 09:16:16 pm
content: The WEP and Sunshine look to be the same in terms of the handpiece, visually looks much better ergonomically than the Atten. The shorter style should be more usable for small 0402/0603 parts.In terms of SOT8 that looks possible as they offer some wide 5mm C120 tips:https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008530360217.html(note the one bad review though). Should be able to do SOIC8 as well.

author: andrejr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 20, 2025, 07:44:20 pm
content: I was thinking even bigger chips, using something like this:https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005005178111797.htmlbut apparently, these spatula tips are only available in c245 and t12 sizes. I'm now looking for a tweezer station that supports one of those standards - you can always get the tiny tips for the big stations.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 20, 2025, 11:30:04 pm
content: Yeah those are only for T245. You can find similar style on metcal mx-ptz:https://www.mouser.ca/ProductDetail/Metcal/MX-PTZ?qs=tEuKHpL3Iwnx7VS%252BIIIq2Q%3D%3DBut I would not want to use a large handpiece like that for 0402.So other options would be DIY something with two T245 handles, 3D print a way they can pivot. Or go with the cheap handskit T12 tweezers.

author: andrejr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2025, 09:17:52 am
content: So the ideal solution is likely to get 2 kinds of tweezers (if they exist), the small ones like in Sunshine S1 for real tiny SMD work, and something that'd work for T245 / T12 for desoldering the big stuff.Btw, if someone reading this is wondering why don't I just preheat the board a bit from the bottom (to, say, 60°C), then hit it w/ some hot air from above:I do actually do that, not every time; sometimes I just tin the both sides of a component and pull it off at onceit's impractical, there are frequently plastic flat/flex connectors and similar thermally sensitive components, which I have to then tape over with Kapton tape (if they are far away) or aluminium tape (if they're close), or thermally protect in some other wayI also have to be super careful not to move all the other components around, so it's frustrating low-airflow hot air work, or extensive tapingfor removing SMD electrolytics, there is simply no better solution than tweezers (or 2 irons)for TH components, like various DIPs, I do have a vaccum desoldering gun, however it doesn't guarantee quick and easy desoldering. Like, if the pins are bent a bit, that's going to prevent proper suction. Heating all the pins at once and physically pulling the chip out is much quicker, and I can just vacuum-clean the holes at the end w/ the gun, maybe clean up with braid.

author: wasyoungonce
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2025, 12:11:12 pm
content: I need more wattage than my T12 can give. For large GND plane multilayer IC with GND base pad Power SO20! Am looking at GEEBOON TC22 (edit sorry HA310). Good to know they have T245 spatula tips as well so I can do some IC removal, all pins at once.I just don’t know if the Axiun issue with tip actual temp display and GND connection issue has been fixed. If it has yes I’d look at them. It was a long time agoBut mainly I need the extra wattage for GND planes The T12 has been good, Quicko 958 and open source, (using Quick 958 base units) I love it but do get bogged down on big GND planes and ICs with GND heat pads.So yeah considering T245 Station as well Also on some electros I have to remove prior to doing the PowerSO …..there is no way tweezers will do this. The GND plane it sits on extends under the PowerSO IC and 4 layers under is another big GND plane with many vias.It’s a definite two iron job….that the T12 Struggles at …yes I reflow the electro pins and flux them to get better tip contact and better solder heat flow. But that GND plane is a big’un! It needs a big’un power iron!