I need to get a couple of Metcals for some SMT prototyping--I'm building sort of a multimeter for laser beams, and need a motor controller, which naturally doesn't come in any decent package sizes for prototyping, so the Weller clone isn't up to the job.
At my PPOE, I had a couple of Metcals whose model numbers I forget--one regular iron and one dual with a built-in solder sucker. Metcals all look alike, so I can't just look up the pretty pictures. Naturally I'm looking on eBay because I'm cheap and have had very good luck there this year--I've got way over $100k worth of first-class stuff for about 2 cents on the dollar.
I'd like the same setup again--one normal iron and one dual with a desoldering handle.
Are some Metcal types better than others? Which ones do you like?
Cheers
Phil Hobbs