Hakko Soldering Iron

[@JustGreggin]

Thank you both for this review! I bought the Hakko iron as my first iron and I am happy that it has the ARTyRV approval!

[@ARTyRV]

Great! Good to hear from you!

[@-ray-h]

That was an awesome in-depth review guys of the Hakko Soldering Iron...! Loved seeing Miss Mary too on the review...! She is such a sweet puppy...! You can just see the Love in her eyes...!🐶

[@ARTyRV]

Thanks Ray! She’s a sweetie!

[@05MaryBeth]

I use this iron and I agree the cord is not long enough. I use a 10 foot cord and I set the temperature just a little under the 360 Celsius.

[@ARTyRV]

Exactly! Great to know that a 10 foot cord works well! Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@LaRonda1]

Great review on the Hakko soldering iron! I use it and really like it too!

[@ARTyRV]

Cool, thanks!

[@roselucht4583]

I really like my Haiko 601!

[@edforesman]

Thanks for the great video. I’m enjoying the iron!

[@ARTyRV]

Glad to hear it!

[@juliegraves7064]

Miss Mary likes the iron, too!

[@ARTyRV]

Lol She’s on board!

[@judyallbright8857]

I'd use a heavy duty extension cord not one of the cheapie flat cords for lamps.

[@niallwildwoode7373]

What I found with my Hakko is, don't think the dial temperature is accurate out the box - you need to go to a middle temp dial setting, then use a high reading thermometer to check the tip temp when the blue LED flashes. If it's not matching the dial setting, get a tiny Philips screwdriver and turn the small blue screw in the handle until it reaches the matching temperature. That calibrates it.

[@ARTyRV]

Definitely! Calibrate the iron to your working temp. Thanks for watching!

[@jclarkj6]

Just purchased the 601. Have a Weller from 15 years ago. So I start soldering (without reading any directions of course or getting on KZbin) and get slightly upset that foil is pulling away. Duh, I’m increasing temp when I should be turning it down. My fault. Thanks for great video!

[@ARTyRV]

Thanks for watching and glad we could help!

[@scottduerson3724]

I have the Hakko FX-600 US version as mine has a three prong plug in with a ground and the sticker says 120V - 74W - 60HZ. I think there's Japanese version FX-600 that have just a two prong plug in and has less wattage.

[@ARTyRV]

Yes, this does have the 3-prong as well.

[@carlalakins]

I need a new iron. .. struggling between this one and the Weller 80 watt because I only work with copper foil, hobby came, zinc. I said to myself. “ Self, if the Streeters would only give their opinion of the Hakko, I would go with their judgement.” And Looked through your videos, and BAM!… Decision made, ordering a Hakko today!! Would you please comment on the 601-1 opposed to 601-2 please? I’m hearing something about difference in it being used in Japan, the volts, or plug???? Like they are 2 different irons for 2 different markets??? Thank you in advance for your help with this!!

[@ARTyRV]

Hi Carla! These are the irons we recommend. The Hakko Iron link is directly from the Hakko Store and A-Rated! www.amazon.com/shop/artyrvglassstudio/list/BVJTO1U67S5S?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfartyrvglassstudio_NQ6A408CT9JATAM3FPKP

[@mypointofview4you]

That little piece is to move the temp control.

[@ARTyRV]

Thanks! Yes absolutely.We finally figured that out. It wasn’t in the literature so we were mystified. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Artsrock36]

Is it ok to solder over an old piece that’s sat for over a year old?

[@ARTyRV]

You must remove dirt, polish, patina and oxidation first. Gently.

[@numbnuts5842]

Jeeez… bought mine on Amazon. Stopped heating just short of 3 months. Found out it’s a knockoff. Thanks Jeff Bozo!

[@numbnuts5842]

PS..you two are adorable! Thanks for all the wonderful videos…so helpful!

[@thepopeofkeke]

Use their tip tinner Pretty sure it’s pronounced HAK- KO Not hey-ko Use 380° for lead free

[@ARTyRV]

Thanks for watching! Tip tinner is not needed. The iron tip will last longer if you keep your tip clean while working.

[@Brian-uq6jm]

When there's two consonants, you put a pause in, so it's pronounced as Haa_ko "_" denoting the pause. But since we're speaking English I normally just leave the pause out.