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40W Rubber Handle Electronics DIY Welding Soldering Iron (220~240V AC)

40W Rubber Handle Electronics DIY Welding Soldering Iron (220~240V AC)

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    • Overall Rating: 5
    • Price: 5
    • Quality: 4
    • Ease Of Use: 5
    • Usefulness: 4
    2 DXPoints
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    good basic tool

    posted by capdegarde on 04/27/2013 Certified Owner

    Involvement:Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership:1 day to 1 week

    Pros:
    This soldering iront is cheap and yet its quality is good enough. It is light and quite easy to handle and the cord length is OK. Heats up quickly.
    Cons:
    I would not keep it switched ON for too long. The first time I used it the smoke was so smelly that I had to open the window to...
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    • Overall Rating: 4
    • Price: 5
    • Quality: 3
    • Ease Of Use: 5
    • Usefulness: 4
    2 DXPoints
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    It works!

    posted by Shunra1 on 04/19/2013 Certified Owner

    Involvement:Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership:more than 1 month

    Pros:
    Good soldering iron that gets the job done, price is pretty good (Don't forget the the price includes shipping),solid construction , 40W is enough for most light to medium-light jobs
    Cons:
    The soldering tip rusts (the tip is replaceable)
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    • Overall Rating: 4
    • Price: 5
    • Quality: 4
    • Ease Of Use: 4
    • Usefulness: 4
    2 DXPoints
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    Basic, good and cheap

    posted by ibnpc on 02/02/2013 Certified Owner

    Involvement:General (knows how to use it) - Ownership:more than 1 month

    Pros:
    I used the soldering iron to change capacitor for my motherboard and it worked just fine! So even for detailed work it's a handy device!
    Cons:
    The handel gets a little hot after long use (30 to 45 minutes), but that's it. If you switch it of for a few minutes it good to...
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    • Overall Rating: 5
    • Price: 5
    • Quality: 3
    • Ease Of Use: 5
    • Usefulness: 5
    2 DXPoints
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    Good thing to own!

    posted by Kribbzor on 12/25/2012 Certified Owner

    Involvement:Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership:more than 1 month

    Pros:
    This is a really good piece of soldering iron! To me, it has the perfect heat, and its very easy to use. Its perfect for a beginner who wants a cheaper soldering iron to learn the basics. I got one for myself and one for my stepdad, and he loves it to! It f...
    Cons:
    The handle can become a little hot after a period of time. Its not very hot! But this draws the stars from a full pot.
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    • Overall Rating: 5
    • Price: 5
    • Quality: 4
    • Ease Of Use: 5
    • Usefulness: 5
    2 DXPoints
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    Good cheap Soldering iron

    posted by ZippeDude on 12/18/2012 Certified Owner

    Involvement:Novice  (still getting used to it) - Ownership:1 day to 1 week

    Pros:
    I used the soldering iron to change LED's for my XBOX controller and it worked just fine! So even for detailed work it's a handy device!
    Cons:
    The handel gets a little hot after long use (30 to 45 minutes), but that's it. If you switch it of for a few minutes it good to...
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    • Overall Rating: 4
    • Price: 5
    • Quality: 4
    • Ease Of Use: 4
    • Usefulness: 4
    2 DXPoints
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    Basic, good and cheap

    posted by raymontan on 12/16/2012 Certified Owner

    Involvement:Novice  (still getting used to it) - Ownership:1 day to 1 week

    Pros:
    Works well Cheap Melts solder easily after initial warm-up Short warm up time (i think?) of around a minute
    Cons:
    Odd fumes emitted when used for the first time. Probably not the most healthy. However, stops after awhile. A better grip could...
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    • Overall Rating: 5
    • Price: 5
    • Quality: 5
    • Ease Of Use: 5
    • Usefulness: 5
    2 DXPoints
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    Superb

    posted by Romasik on 11/30/2012 Certified Owner

    Involvement:Novice  (still getting used to it) - Ownership:more than 1 month

    Pros:
    Comfortable rubber handle. Heats very fast. Good for small to medium soldering. Nice sharp tip. I have already used it several times and seems tough enough. It is lightweight. It comes with European plug (220~240 Volt) so nu adapter required. Comfortable ru...
    Cons:
    Handle warms up a bit after use. Smokes on first use, but disperses after a while. I got scared! The cable said 300v on it! So ...
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    • Overall Rating: 3
    • Price: 3
    • Quality: 3
    • Ease Of Use: 3
    • Usefulness: 3
    2 DXPoints
    earned for this post
    Bought this product for some hobby. It is a nice add to my toolbox.

    posted by moosta8 on 11/30/2012 Certified Owner

    Involvement:General (knows how to use it) - Ownership:1 week to 1 month

    Pros:
    - Cheap and useful - Nice to handle - Nice add to toolbox -Heats very fast.
    Cons:
    - tend to overheat - cheap material - should include a solder holder -smoke comes out sometimes
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    • Overall Rating: 4
    • Price: 5
    • Quality: 3
    • Ease Of Use: 5
    • Usefulness: 4
    2 DXPoints
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    Good all round soldier

    posted by apk01 on 10/02/2012 Certified Owner

    Involvement:General (knows how to use it) - Ownership:more than 1 month

    Pros:
    Good quality and all round soldering iron. Userfull for a variety of metals,suits perfectly small board work (thanks to its thin tip). After a three month use there's no sign of malfunction. Better than more expensive one i have bought at my local store.
    Cons:
    Fixed temperature. It became hot really quick, so use it in safe condition and on an appropriate holder. The handle can get qui...
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    • Overall Rating: 4
    • Price: 2
    • Quality: 5
    • Ease Of Use: 5
    • Usefulness: 3
    2 DXPoints
    earned for this post
    good

    posted by dan460 on 08/27/2012 Certified Owner

    Involvement:General (knows how to use it) - Ownership:more than 1 month

    Pros:
    is built very solid material is very good quality.works well.is easy to use for work or ideal joby.I'm no expert but is well attached and well heated soldering and desoldering is more than enough.Connect the electricity is very well built WHAT MAKES SUCH SE...
    Cons:
    the price a little high .in my country (Argentina) will get about the same price.I can not find anything wrong
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