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Re:How to Get Started in Soldering for Beginners by jjoonathan on Monday April 10, 2023 @12:50PM (#35514347)
Those $130-$150 Aixun branded JBC clones on aliexpress make a compelling argument for the price point IMO.
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Re:How to Get Started in Soldering for Beginners by rasz on Monday April 10, 2023 @11:38PM (#35520489)
You can start with a little DIY $40 JBC handle + C245 tip + panel controller, add $20 24V/8AA supply and you are good to go.
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