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Awesome!!! So I can shuffle my iPhone and charge it from the station... bout time!!! So tell me... without quoting the manual... what exactly does one do with an ethernet port and a USB option on a soldering station. Im sure inquiring minds would love to know. Heads up... I already know the...

Not a fake and a reputable online seller...

Hakko is by all means not a "hobby" company. However, the do make some inexpensive models that can be seen as "hobby" oriented.

Hakko They have a wide range to fit your budget. Blows weller out of the water

I've gotta say... being able to call a company, spend a couple minutes on hold, speak to an American, and get a resolution in under 5 minutes is unimaginable in this day and age. Well... Bosch comes through!!! Last week, my 1/2" impact driver went down. Did an online search for a repair center...

Much appreciated! Thanks

Thanks for the heads up!

When they get twisted badly, you take the cable out on a nice warm day and lay it flat on some concrete or asphalt. Let it bake in the hot sun for an hour or so and then wrap it up. We call it putting the memory back in the cable. power cable is not that susceptible to damage from wrapping...

Love my bosch tools! Always hunting for good deals and always adding!! Got into the wireless chargers and love them!

I could have sworn that same post and picture was on the SF Bay Area CL a month or so back... gone now. Was out of the country for work, or I would have inquired.

Not the start cap. Metered it and all is well. When the tank gets down to 25 PSI, the motor turns over and fills. I think I've narrowed it down to the unloader valve. Trying to warranty one right now. Thanks for the idea though!

Greetings from Northern California! I am relatively new to air compressors. Have always used a small pancake style one for my projects. Our business moved into a new warehouse and for the first time, I actually have shop space. With this came the idea to get a larger compressor. I mostly use...

4" definitely gets started easier than 3" when the load is heavy. You also need to think about the crown of the wheel.

Bought a full set about a month back and they are great! Would like to get a few more individuals if possible. Definitely interested!

the bottle opener seems to do the trick