A soldering iron is a hand tool used in soldering. It supplies heat to melt solder so that it can flow into the joint between two workpieces. A soldering iron is composed of a heated metal tip and an insulated handle. read more
The four main factors to consider when choosing a soldering iron are: 1) wattage 2) type of the soldering iron 3)temperature control 4) tip size and shape Wattage The wattage of the soldering iron is one of the most important factor of a soldering iron. read more
Your most basic soldering tool is a soldering iron with a soldering station. A soldering station holds your hot soldering iron and keeps your solder and tip cleaner organized. Purchase a small 15- to 30-watt soldering iron made for electronics and a soldering station. read more