If you use a soldering iron on a regular basis and find you have to replace the tips more often than you would like, here are some tips and tricks to make caring for them easier. Keep Your Supplies on ...

Most, if not all, engineers know how to handle a soldering iron. But there are a few folks in the industry who want to know more about those wisps of smoke they sometimes see rising from our ...

Every soldering station on an assembly line will have three things. A roll of brand new solder, flux (I like Kester 951, you can buy it in a pen), and a nice soldering iron. That’s all you need.

Thermal recovery is the ability of the iron to "recover" to proper temperatures immediately after soldering. Ceramic elements have been known to be better at maintaining proper temps.

Learn the basics and soldering tips for beginners to help with projects around the farm. Get prepared to learn how to use a soldering iron for the first time and get started in the craft of welding.

The Fanttik T1 Max kit has everything you need to get started minus the actual solder. It's perfect for a hobbyist that isn't ...

[Kasyan TV] shows us how to make a really simple DIY induction soldering iron complete with DIY soldering tips. This is a pretty cool project. Most of us are used to temperature controlled ceramic … ...

A soldering iron should have a feel and a grip that makes it easy to hold in your hand, as if it were a large pen. For electronics, you want a slim, needle-like tip to aid in getting the heat (and ...

The iFixit FixHub is a portable soldering iron that heats up fast and can be repaired. Here's how it compares to bench-top models.

The Big Melt The main tool you need for soldering is a soldering iron. Today’s electronics usually require a 25- or 40-watt iron with a needle or small spade tip. Make sure your iron has an adjustable ...