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Mastering the Art of Soldering
3. Tools for Soldering and Desoldering
3.1. Introduction
In this chapter we are going to cover the safety precautions first, followed with the usage of
each tool. We will explain how to choose the best tool for the job, how to use the tools safely
and how to obtain the best results in practice.
Adjustable Temperature
Soldering Iron
Soldering Iron Stand
Desoldering Pump
Solder Tube
Solder Wick
Anti ESD Tweezers
Soldering Iron Tip Set
Mini Wire Stripper Tool
Printed Circuit Board
3.2. The Soldering Iron
There are a number of soldering irons that you can use and choosing appropriate iron
depends primarily on the way that you'll utilize it and the kind of activities or projects you
plan to do. When selecting iron to use, the three most essential considerations are
temperature, wattage, and the soldering iron tip.
For best results we recommend that you use an adjustable temperature soldering iron which
has many advantages. Using a fixed temperature soldering iron might leave you with a
