I'm considering getting either a dry tip cleaner, either one from DX ($6) or the Hakko 599B-02 ($12 at my local store) as an upgrade from my regular damp sponge. Is it worth it to spend double for a Hakko-brand cleaner? TIA.

Dry Tip Cleaner

CrossRoads September 2, 2012, 10:32pm 2

Nope.

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