Recommendation for a soldering iron

[YoYoBabyYo]

I am not an expert or a heavy user of soldering stuff together, but I would like a soldering iron that reliable. Can somebody give me any recommendations on brands or where to get an inexpensive one? Thanks!

Edit: I forgot to mention that I do not care for the gun soldering iron.

 

[tfinch2]

I got a Craftsman brand one from Sears the other day on sale for less than $10.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product....subcat=Soldering+Tools+%26+Accessories

Works just fine for me.

 

[Evadman]

I have a few cheap ones. even have one in my truck just in case . Like 43 from harber freight.

I use a craftsman gun for most stuff that is not as delicate though.

 

[Rubycon]

I have a Hexacon and love that thing. From SMD chiseling to stained glass and contact fills, blobbing faulty light heads, etc, it works like a charm.

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[YoYoBabyYo]

Originally posted by: tfinch2
I got a Craftsman brand one from Sears the other day on sale for less than $10.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product....subcat=Soldering+Tools+%26+Accessories

Works just fine for me.

Wow. I gotta check out my local Sears and see if they still have them. Thanks!

 

[OrganizedChaos]

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=372-216

i had one and loved it before it was stolen. the 120 minute run time is conservative and a single bottle of butane will refill it at least a dozen times.

 

[cirthix]

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