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Brand:RadioShack
Located in:Cables, Parts & Connectors, Tools & soldering equipment, Soldering tools & supplies
Perfect for kit building and minor repairs, this 40-watt soldering iron produces temperatures up to 600-640°F.
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Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.1 stars
(based on 11 reviews)
33% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to use(4), Good heat control(3), Good performance(4), Good value(4), Reliable(4)
 
The world's first solder Repellant!
By Tron from Waltham, MA on 10/2/2008
Pros:
Good heat control
Describe Yourself:
Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

No problem with the heat. But forget about 'tinning' the tip. This acts as a negative magnet for solder! Didn't think that was possible, but good luck getting any solder on the tip! The solder runs away from this iron. I tried all sorts of ways to break it in...nothing worked. A beginner will think they are doing something wrong..so I really can't recommend.

 
junk
By rc joe from michigan on 9/29/2008
Pros:
None
Describe Yourself:
Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

used it twice....3rd time would not work... waste of money

 
WORTHLESS TOOL!!!
By Electronic hobbist and Former ElectricanVerified Reviewer from Charlotte, NC on 9/24/2008
Cons:
Poor heat control, Poor quality
Describe Yourself:
Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

The rivet became loose with only about an hour. The tip will not tighten. One could find a better tool for less money. I would not recommend this product.

 
best one I got
By the eletric man from lafayette,la on 7/8/2008
Pros:
Very reliabe
Best Uses:
First time users
Describe Yourself:
Do-It-Yourself
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

this is the best for first timers as it is only 8.79 and is heats up very fast

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
WHAT!!!
By Nam KVerified Reviewer from Vancouver, Wa on 4/24/2008
Pros:
Good heat control
Cons:
IT BLEW UP
Best Uses:
Minor Projects
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

This works great its good for small projects, But mine exploded. Well the thing shorted and the wires vaporized in a little ball of fire. It doesn't hold solder until you get the tip dirty.

 
Works Great
By AlexVerified Reviewer from Slippery Rock, PA on 1/4/2008
Pros:
Good heat control, Heavy duty, High quality, Powerful generator
Best Uses:
Model Railroad
Describe Yourself:
Do-It-Yourself
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Works fine. Will solder anything I've tried with ease. Also I have not had any trouble with the tip not holding solder. Good Buy!

 
When you first get the ...
By ~ from Arizona on 9/21/2006
Pros:
Easy to use, Good performance, Good Value, Reliable

When you first get the iorn it will not hold any rosin core soldier BUT !!! Once the tip is broken in it WORKS GREAT !! Make sure to clean the tip with a damp sponge and its great for any type of general soldering work. It will even do pretty small joints with the precise amount of flux. Great iorn.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Nice
By d r from p on 9/12/2006
Pros:
Easy to use, Good performance, Good Value, Reliable

Nice

 
This is a basic cheap ...
By Tom EVerified Reviewer from L on 5/17/2006
Pros:
Easy to use, Good performance, Good Value, Reliable

This is a basic cheap soldering iron, it works fine and as it is very simple so it is reliable. If you only need to solder occasionally this will work fine. The stand it comes with is a safety hazard in itself though, it is light and the weight of the cord or the iron can knock it over very easily, this can cause serious burn injuries or fires. My advice is to throw the stand away, it gives you a false sense of security, if you cant afford a weighted stand then just use a metal or glass can or anything that can withstand the heat of the iron and that wont tip over.

 
By David B from Alexandria, KY on 2/5/2006
Pros:
Easy to use, Good performance, Good Value, Reliable

 
tip is not holding any ...
By Leo k from San Francisco on 12/3/2005

tip is not holding any rosin core.

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