Recommended cheap soldering iron

[mberlinger3]

Hey guys I'm using an old butane solder pen but its really not cutting it. Solder melt too slowly and I can't solder properly. Anybody know of a good cheap iron?

 

[JohnnyDill]

http://www.harborfreight.com/30-watt-lightweight-soldering-iron-69060-8913.html

 

[Frenchfry1942]

Binford Tools has a 3300 watt soldering iron. Tim "The Tool Man" mentioned it.

 

[rhelton]

this looks good 40w adjustable with stand n such

Stahl Tools SSVT Variable Temperature Soldering Station 374 100 | eBay

 

[KTMRider]

I just picked up this one a few weeks ago to replace my 20+ yr old Ungar 40w::
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1JY6JKDT7HS7MK2K7B7A

You won't be able to get a good (reliable) solder station for under $100.

 

[rdstern90]

I used to work with tiny 8 leg programmable microcontrollers, so mine is only 15 watt. With bigger projects (car soldering) I've had to hold it there for a few seconds, but it has never let me down in 10 years. I got it at RadioShack for $10 and IMO I will likely continue to use this for anything that fits on a computer desk. I am also much less likely to overheat something with only 15 watts. Just remember, when working on thin wires, a little solder goes a long way.