I'll put in another vote for Metcal, with a note that we use Hakko 936. A
year ago we had 30+ Hakko stations in use 7.5 hours a day. They are cheaper
to buy  and the tips are cheaper. I have never had one break within the
first year of use. (BTW this was not the case five years ago when I last
used Hakko.) I am running these stations at around 800 F. The bottom line is
if I had the money I'd go for Metcal, but the Hakko is a good value for the
dollar.
Just my two cents,
Dan

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