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Re:How to Get Started in Soldering for Beginners by ianburrell on Monday April 10, 2023 @03:03PM (#35516038)
The problem is that bad soldering irons are infuriating. I started with super cheap one and it didn't work at all. I upgraded to $20 adjustable one that worked for a while but is inconsistent. I thought it was my bad technique until this thread but sounds like it is the quality.

The $25 Pinecil sounds good and is probably your best option. I may go for soldering station since I can afford it.

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Re:How to Get Started in Soldering for Beginners by dotancohen on Tuesday April 11, 2023 @11:43AM (#35526759)
Thanks. The Pinecil comes out to $60 with the $35 shipping to my corner of the world. )) Other than that it looks terrific. If I'm ever in the US or Europe and I can receive mail, I'll try to order one.

Thank you.

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