soldering tools

Engineer Solder Sucker – a Great Desoldering Pump

Here’s a good desoldering pump. Read More

The Hobby Creek Pana Hand works as stand alone helping hands or in conjunction with your PanaVise. Read More

StewMac has a new soldering workcenter out. Read More

The PCB Rax is a new circuit board support system that is seeking fundraising support via Kickstarter. Read More

We found a great third hands station that works great for holding wires and heavier components in position for soldering. Read More

Hakko has announced their new FX-100 induction heat soldering system. Read More

These new Weller soldering irons feature built-in LED lighting. Read More

Here’s a quick look at Hakko’s new FX-888D soldering station, a digital version of their popular FX-888. Read More

We came across plans on how to built an effective desktop cross-flow fume extractor for soldering. Read More

Helping Hands are great for holding and positioning wires, parts, and miscellaneous hardware. Read More

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