Milwaukee M12 12V Li-ion cordless soldering Iron (Tool-Only) 2488-20 at home depot (HACK) $62.43

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PowerPC

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Aug 1, 2023

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I have this. It's "ok". I've used mine a few times and the plastic has already melted below the metal end. If using it for anything over 5 minutes, the metal end moves around a lot because the plastic gets soft and eventually melts where it meets the hot metal end

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slippyfox

Aug 1, 2023

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Quote from PowerPC

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I have this. It's "ok". I've used mine a few times and the plastic has already melted below the metal end. If using it for anything over 5 minutes, the metal end moves around a lot because the plastic gets soft and eventually melts where it meets the hot metal end

I've heard this a bunch. I wonder if they started using a different plastic.

Akhkharu

Aug 1, 2023

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Akhkharu

Aug 1, 2023

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i don't do a lot of soldering...just occasionally, but i've been waiting for a good deal on it. 63 bucks is good enough for me. thanks!

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Poofy1980

Aug 1, 2023

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Poofy1980

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Quote from slippyfox

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I've heard this a bunch. I wonder if they started using a different plastic.

Ive heard of this issue as well. I bought mine when they were first released and haven't had any issues with it at all. I do a pretty fair amount of soldering too. It's a time saver for me.

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deals2see

Aug 1, 2023

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deals2see

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Quote from PowerPC

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I have this. It's "ok". I've used mine a few times and the plastic has already melted below the metal end. If using it for anything over 5 minutes, the metal end moves around a lot because the plastic gets soft and eventually melts where it meets the hot metal end

i bought solder iron when they first came out couple of years back..
i dont have plastic melting. i use tool all the time, i do electrical for automobiles ..

i guess the new gens are more cheap made.. i was thinking of buying one for the house..

now that i here plastic melts. im getting second thoughts

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awdawg

Aug 2, 2023

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awdawg

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Quote from PowerPC

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I have this. It's "ok". I've used mine a few times and the plastic has already melted below the metal end. If using it for anything over 5 minutes, the metal end moves around a lot because the plastic gets soft and eventually melts where it meets the hot metal end

Sounds like the pinecil for $26 is probably a better choice for a soldering iron.

tacodako

Aug 2, 2023

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tacodako

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Quote from awdawg

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Sounds like the pinecil for $26 is probably a better choice for a soldering iron.

Or a butane

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Ruslan09

Aug 3, 2023

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Ruslan09

Aug 3, 2023

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By far the worst tool Milwaukee makes. BY FAR

br6909

Aug 3, 2023

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br6909

Aug 3, 2023

21 Posts

18V Milwaukee line is the best for professional use and I have all of the brands, but I keep buying 12V Milwaukee, and continue to be seriously disappointed. hard pass.

FancyCrow3628

Aug 3, 2023

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FancyCrow3628

Aug 3, 2023

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Ive used this to repair pinball machines for years now without issue. It has seen me through several playfield swaps and its fantastic for field repairs.

Maybe I just got lucky but mine still seems to be going strong, though I will be using this deal to get a second one because it breaking feels inevitable..

FabulousHamster606

Aug 3, 2023

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FabulousHamster606

Aug 3, 2023

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This an excellent soldering iron for me. Been using it for about 5 months nearly every day. It's on for 10-30 min per session several times a day. It is ready to use in less than a min. Sorry for those who been unlucky with this one.

hockey930

Aug 3, 2023

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hockey930

Aug 3, 2023

250 Posts

I love this tool. It's not the one size fits all for soldering things, but that's ok. I used it for a auto wiring harness and to me it paid it's self off in that one project. If mine broke I would buy another one.

Product Description:	The M12 Soldering Iron delivers fast application speeds by reaching operational temperature in under 18 seconds and maintaining an optimized temperature throughout the most demanding applications. The heat indicator utilizes REDLINK INTELLEGENCE to notify users when the tool is ready-to-use and safe-to-store, eliminating the guesswork. The 3-stop pivoting head provides unmatched access by allowing users the ability to adapt the tool for the application and solder in more confined spaces. The M12 Soldering Iron powered by REDLITHIUM battery technology delivers up to 40 minutes of run-time on a M12 Compact Battery Pack.
Product SKU:	302022408_302022408
UPC:	45242509973

Milwaukee M12 12V Li-ion cordless soldering Iron (Tool-Only) 2488-20 at home depot (HACK) $62.43

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