Weller Rework Station a worthy purchase?

[Romeo_alpha01]

I'm on another tool kick, and I found this sucker on Craigslist for what seems to be a good deal. Considering this rework station is long discontinued, do you think it's worth buying?

I don't do lots of sensitive soldering, but when I do, I'm usually rigging it on the vice and throwing on a magnifier. I desolder with a shopvac. Maybe it's time for something more dedicated to the task?

Anyhow here's the link.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ele/d/berkeley-weller-wrs3000-rework-station/7482046259.html

[NoHeavyHitter]

It looks like a good unit, but I went with a Metcal after doing my research. I also bought back after the "dot-com bust" when these high priced soldering stations hit the market.

Anyways, I bought mine around 2001 as I was mounting LED's on driver circuit boards that were smaller than a dime. I used to sell high performance LED flashlights a good 10 years ahead of the flood of choices we now enjoy. It was quite a time indeed...

Just make sure that it does what you are buying it for and you should be OK.

[ibanezfoo]

As long as it works and you can still get tips and heaters go for it. Its Weller so I assume you can. Looks like they go for 100-700 bucks on ebay.

[andy342]

I bought a used Metcal. Look for an older one without the digital display. The older ones heat up quicker.

Now if you do really small soldering get a JBC Micro station. Sure it's $1600 but they work beautifully.