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Amazon has Weller 5-30 Variable Wattage Precision Grip Soldering Iron Station (WLSK3012A) on sale for $25.30. Shipping is free.

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  • Variable wattage dial enables you to take on a wider range of applications
  • On-board secure safety rest
  • Built-in tip holder provides on-board storage
  • On-board cellulose sponge tip cleaner

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Model: Weller Corded Soldering Iron 30 W 1 pk

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About This Product
    Product Name: Weller 5 to 30 Variable Wattage Precision Grip Soldering Iron Station - WLSK3012A
    Manufacturer: Apex Tool Group
    Model Number: WLSK3012A
    Product SKU: B09632PQK1
    UPC: 37103346544
    ASIN: B09632PQK1
    Brand: Weller
    Item Dimensions LxWxH: 9.84252 x 7.874016 x 11.811024 Inches
    Item Weight: 1 Pounds
    Item model number: WLSK3012A
    Manufacturer: Apex Tool Group
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    These are the best soldering irons you can find for electric or electronic wire and circuit board soldering. For some other purposes, you may need more than 30W, but those irons are usually very inexpensive, because they do not need to be too accurate. If you frequently solder on vehicle electronics and such, I would recommend to get this for this purpose alone.
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    Remember -- wattage doesn't equate to how hot the iron gets, it simply equates to how quickly it can recover heat once it's being used. If you soldering one offs here and there, this should be fine. I personally would like more wattage (up to 50W at least) but this should be a good iron for someone starting out or someone who doesn't solder much during each "session".
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    HIDDENms200001-16-2023 at 12:41 PM.
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    WiseScene422
    01-16-2023 at 12:53 PM.
    01-16-2023 at 12:53 PM.
    Quote from ms2000 :
    Just 30W max - no good for me.
    I am an amateur - occasional soldering of wiring harness on motorcycles and home electronics, devices, lights, etc. I have an old, cheap Radio Shack (I think) soldering iron and would like to upgrade. What would be a good soldering iron wattage be for me?
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    01-16-2023 at 02:35 PM.

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    01-16-2023 at 02:35 PM.
    Quote from WiseScene422 :
    I am an amateur - occasional soldering of wiring harness on motorcycles and home electronics, devices, lights, etc. I have an old, cheap Radio Shack (I think) soldering iron and would like to upgrade. What would be a good soldering iron wattage be for me?
    These are the best soldering irons you can find for electric or electronic wire and circuit board soldering. For some other purposes, you may need more than 30W, but those irons are usually very inexpensive, because they do not need to be too accurate. If you frequently solder on vehicle electronics and such, I would recommend to get this for this purpose alone.
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    TheRealBlackKuma
    01-16-2023 at 03:26 PM.
    01-16-2023 at 03:26 PM.
    I agree. Having the variable wattage is a huge difference. I have one from Weller not variable one and it gets really hot once all heated up. I something needs to unplug it while I make adjustments to the wires etc..
    Now I connect my solder to a lamp dimmer to adjust the temperature so it's nice at this price point
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    01-16-2023 at 03:27 PM.
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    What about circuit boards for consoles such as play station which has small solder points. Is this good for that?
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    01-16-2023 at 03:45 PM.
    01-16-2023 at 03:45 PM.
    Quote from wildbird12 :
    These are the best soldering irons you can find for electric or electronic wire and circuit board soldering. For some other purposes, you may need more than 30W, but those irons are usually very inexpensive, because they do not need to be too accurate. If you frequently solder on vehicle electronics and such, I would recommend to get this for this purpose alone.

    I'm also pretty much an amateur at this point but I need another iron for my home that I mainly use for auto work. My car is parked maybe 50 feet from an outlet. I was thinking about grabbing the Milwaukee or one of the ryobi ones. Any feedback or should I just break out the extension cord as needed?
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    01-16-2023 at 03:45 PM.
    01-16-2023 at 03:45 PM.
    Remember -- wattage doesn't equate to how hot the iron gets, it simply equates to how quickly it can recover heat once it's being used. If you soldering one offs here and there, this should be fine. I personally would like more wattage (up to 50W at least) but this should be a good iron for someone starting out or someone who doesn't solder much during each "session".
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    01-16-2023 at 03:57 PM.
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    Anyone know if you can replace with different soldering tips especially smaller tip for small points?
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    donjuan81
    01-16-2023 at 04:03 PM.
    01-16-2023 at 04:03 PM.
    Better than the Weller wlc100? That one was on sale before Christmas for a similar price and been thinking it may go on sale again
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    BuyMoreChuck
    01-16-2023 at 04:30 PM.
    01-16-2023 at 04:30 PM.
    I ave a Weller soldering gun and it is so hot it burns circuit boards. Is this better or wait for something else. I normally am soldering wires together and the gun is very fast. But for smaller items, the gun is overkill and will not work. If not this, is there something better for an occasional solder?

    Maybe something like this would be more versatile Weller WLC200 80 Watt Hobby and Stained Glass Soldering Station
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    01-16-2023 at 04:40 PM.
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    *sodder
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    mer063
    01-16-2023 at 04:43 PM.
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    is there a solder iron with really short tip? like 1-2" total?
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    01-16-2023 at 04:44 PM.
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    I have used both weller and a hakko at my work. This one is great but I have heard a lot of good recommendations for "pinecil" and it is rated at 65w and has very precise temp controls and usb powered.
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