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Yeah, I have been disappointed with Weller. Still, anything's probably better than the Radio Shack pencil iron I started out with (and thought I was bad at soldering).


Same. I still break out my Radio Shack desoldering iron from time to time, but only for things that can take the abuse.


Literally, right? No wonder so many people think they suck at soldering! I know I did! Turns out it’s not me, it’s the tools!

Once I got a real iron, a real solder, and a real part holder my skills are infinitely better. I enjoy soldering now!




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