Hakko FM-2032/FX-951 review, micro pencil soldering iron & station.

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Hakko FX-951: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012B8NW8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=rossmanngroup-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0012B8NW8&linkId=0aaa7c4a686bdd1721efa05438025b9d

Hakko FM-2032 soldering iron: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O4H41X2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00O4H41X2&linkCode=as2&tag=rossmanngroup-20&linkId=467ab5cdc75e3fcfeabd5093cebbcc20

Hakko T30-KN tip:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N91RNHU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=rossmanngroup-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00N91RNHU&linkId=46f6d1e5127d28d1d64a27bc581649e9

Hakko T15-JS02 tip:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NC24Q08/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=rossmanngroup-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NC24Q08&linkId=91819bace5b15d28a359e3d180cc4951

Here I go over the Hakko FX-951 soldering station and the FM-2032 micropencil soldering iron. I'll discuss what I like about it, what I don't like about it, and most importantly show it in use performing some real world tasks on difficult to rework motherboards. This way you can decide for yourself if it is a worthwhile tool for your collection.

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00:00:00 - Introduction to FM-2032

00:01:52 - Annotation to JBC vs Hakko review where you can see the Hakko does what the JBC does for less.

00:06:38 - Introduction to LCD connector we will be replacing with the FM-2032

00:07:50 - Discussion of interface of Hakko FX-951 station

00:08:50 - Hakko FR-801 removes old connector

00:12:10 - Solder spool Louis uses

00:15:50 - Hakko FM-2027 wicks old solder

00:19:30 - New LCD connector placed

00:20:30 - Hakko FM-2032 micropencil begins soldering LCD connector

00:21:25 - Hakko FM-2032 micropencil effortlessly solders ground plane

00:24:10 - What is the cheap alternative to the FM-2032?

00:25:44 - Annotation to JBC vs Hakko review

00:26:25 - OH WHOOPS A BRIDGE!!!!

00:26:40 - Hakko FM-2032 micropencil clears huge solder bridge

00:28:13 - Hakko 599B tip cleaner discussion

00:28:40 - OH WHOOPS BENT PINS!!!!

00:28:50 - Hakko FM-2032 micropencil moves pins back into placed

00:32:40 - Connector after ultrasonicing

00:32:50 - OH NO A RIPPED PAD!!!

00:36:21 - Hakko FM-2032 micropencil runs a jumper to pin atop ripped solder pad

00:39:15 - LCD connector on logic board works

00:40:16 - Online shopping for the Hakko FM-2032 micropencil and FX-951 station.

00:40:45 - Louis' endorsement of all-spec.com (not paid endorsement, endorsement based on them being one of the few companies to not repeatedly fuck up my orders)

00:41:30 - Begin shopping for station

00:42:00 - Hakko FM-2032 micropencil soldering iron & holder shopping

00:42:35 - Zoom in on the Hakko FX-951 station & FM-2032 micropencil with stand, demonstrating how the FM-2032 fits into the stand for the FM-2027 iron. We use the same stand to save space on the desk by having only one stand, & money by not paying extra for another stand.

00:43:42 - Hakko FX-951 interface discussion and demonstration

00:45:23 - How to set temperature on Hakko FX-951

00:47:30 - More shopping and opinions on the options. Is it worth paying the extra $63 for the holder when it doesn't even come with the tip cleaner?

00:48:20 - Commentary on placement of key on Hakko FX-951 and how it hurts one's thumb when swapping handpieces

00:52:04 - Final thoughts on Hakko FX-951

00:52:13 - Contrast in price to JBC soldering station - $770 vs. $414(approximately) and you get a 2ND IRON!!

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