The first thing we noticed was the flexibility of the cord that connects the soldering iron to the control station. It was soft and supple and didn’t produce any resistance while we worked.

A good soldering station and fume extractor is a must for anyone interested in hacking and modding, but not everyone can afford the expensive professional models on the market. This How-To and the ...

Most soldering irons in the market seem to fall into a few distinct categories. They either provide a full-blown station to which the soldering iron is wired, powered straight by mains ...