Typical soldering tips have a copper core, plated with iron. The copper allows heat transfer, and the iron plating provides durability. Soldering is a joining process involving a filler metal that is ...

Well, I have to do a bit of soldering. I have not done this since, oh, 30ish years ago. I can't say as I was skilled at it then nor am I now. However, I did a bit of watching on Youtube and have an ...

“I use it specifically for automotive wiring and I love it.” ...

We live in an era where everything from lightbulbs to kettles is available in smart forms. Now, thanks to a company that's as innovative in its approach to business as its products are, we can add ...

Which soldering iron is best? Today’s best soldering irons all have a few of the same features, but depending on your budget, your needs and what kind of soldering you’ll be doing, the model you end ...

In the 1800s and early 1900s soldering irons were still heated by flame. The large copper tips on the irons were slow to heat and would at best store heat for only a few minutes. It was not uncommon ...

There was a time when a decent temperature controlled soldering iron took the form of the iron itself and a box of electronics, but now it’s just as likely to be a miniaturised affair with the ...

Many readers will be familiar with the Miniware TS100 soldering iron, a lightweight temperature-controlled iron that is giving significantly more expensive soldering tools a run for their money. There ...

If you’re someone who loves to tinker with electronics or enjoys the art of DIY projects, you know how important it is to have the right tools. One such tool that could make a significant difference ...

In brief: iFixit is taking a modern approach to a classic tool. Their new portable soldering system tackles a common pain point in electronics tinkering and repair: the cumbersome power cord attached ...

Soldering iron technology hasn't seen much innovation—most popular options look and work like soldering irons from decades ago. The electronic repair experts at iFixit want to change that with the new ...