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Picked one up at Harbor freight last week for $3.99

 

I had a HF one also, it lasted 3 days and melted itself apart. They replaced it and the 2nd then 3rd did the same.

 

I've seen $30 weller ones glow and melt wires after being plugged in too long, can't imagine what a HF would do besides get the fire department called.

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After years of frustratingly messing around with broke-dick irons I finally said enough is enough and got a quality unit, best decision I ever made.

 

http://www.iso-tip.com/products-page/smart-solder-series/quick-charge-soldering-iron-kit-boxed-7700/

 

Few other models available - http://www.iso-tip.com/

 

Best Soldering Iron i've ever owned. Battery powered so no stupid fucking cord to worry about. Heats up in literally seconds (almost unbelievable) and stays hot for about 2-3 joints, then just hit the button for about 10seconds and your back in business. Only complaint is tips are hard to find, do yourself a favor and order a half dozen in various sizes. - Also might want to look into the upgraded yellow model, basically identical only recharges faster, bigtime plus.

 

Weller 100-140 watt gun at the Home Depot. Was only 30$

 

Have one of those too, def. better then the pencil irons but again finding tips can be a pain in the ass. Also don't like how you have to hold the trigger down at all times, I modified mine such that it runs non-stop when plugged in

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