soldering iron recontamination

[julie4morris]

Could any recommend me a good soldering iron to buy? I did have a 40w silverline the thing gave out on me.

[beero]

Buy one that you can get replacement bits for, otherwise, just get another cheap one and chuck it when worn out.

[bmcecosse]

I bought one from Hong Kong via ebay - cost about £3 and works well!

[bmcecosse]

Double post for some reason.

[moray]

I use a portasol gas iron. I reckon it's awesome.
Variable temp, and comes with changeable tips, including hot air blower for heat shrink and micro torch, and hot knife