"tomhoo" wrote in message
oups.com...
They look like copies of the Hakko - in fact they have the same "936"
model number.

I think the Jono 936 sells for $55 everywhere.

Any thoughts?

Thanks
Tom


Aoyue (Chinese soldering mfg company) makes Haako clones --
http://www.aoyue.com/en/Product.asp?...LE%20SOLDERING

Aoyue clone of the Haako 936-12 .
http://www.aoyue.com/en/ArticleShow.asp?ArticleID=372

The Aoyue brand usually being seen on the market. These also appear to be
sold under the Sunkko label.
http://www.mobile-repairing.com/shop...number=2&id=53
Some places sell the Sunkko with a choice of "Chinese made" or "Hakko"
(Japanese made) ceramic heaters (a difference of $19 dollars) !
http://www.mobile-repairing.com/shop...9daa967265fe38

Circuit Specialists was selling a 936-12 clone (CSI-Station1),
but I see that this has been replaced by a different base design "A"
(CSI-Station1A)
http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/7307

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