Larger and wider tips are effective for bigger jobs. Pointy tips generally are better for precise soldering. You need steady hands, so don’t drink too much coffee before soldering :) This is a good tip, but what I really want to talk about here is the real tip for your soldering iron!Ī good soldering iron can be fitted with tips of different shape and size. A higher wattage iron is usually better at “heavy duty” soldering, as it heats up faster with less temperature drop. The wattage (power) of a soldering iron is an indication of how much heat it’s capable of producing. Larger wires and soldering pads require more heat, while finer soldering requires lower temperature to avoid damage from overheat. minimum power of 30W, preferably 60W or higherĪdjustable temperature allows you to handle works of different nature more accurately.maximum temperature of 400☌ or even higher.You want to get a soldering iron that has the following features: This would be my go-to iron for the bench if budget allows. YiHua 908+Ĭheapest basic soldering iron for the bench.Īnother basic desktop iron, slightly better quality. Here are some other decent soldering irons that come with power supply so you can plug straight into the wall socket. However it’s not as powerful as the TS100, with an output power of only 30W.
The TS80P is a smaller version of the TS100, but with a USB-C connector, so you can use your powerbank to power it (9V/12V output). It can be powered by a LiPo battery or power supply with DC12V-24V output. I highly recommend the TS100, and that’s what I use daily! It’s affordable ($55), powerful (65W and adjustable temperature up to 450☌) and portable.
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