A soldering iron is used to apply heat to metal. Learn the process of melting two or more metal items together with a soldering iron from these video instructions. more »

Learn how to de-solder a diode from a circuit board, using a solder iron and solder removal tool - free video on soldering. more »

A soldering iron is a handy little tool to have that has many useful purposes. Some of the uses are metalwork, arts and crafts, home improvements and car and engine repair. One of the most common uses for a soldering iron is soldering electrical wire when installing switches and electrical outlets. Read on to learn more. more »

A soldering iron station consists of a base, an electrical power supply and a soldering iron. A soldering iron station allows for more precise temperature control and flexibility compared to a standard iron. more »

Soldering iron tips come in many shapes and sizes and are used to transfer heat from the solder iron to the solder and connection. Copper or copper alloys are used in the tip core, for the metal's heat conductive properties. An outer core of electroplated nickel protects the copper from sticking to solder. A tip's shape, size and composition will affect performance, but it is also determined by the type of soldering work done, user preference and iron type. more »

Soldering irons are easy to use and an integral instrument used to create many crafts, including the creation of stained glass, jewelry making and even fusing fabric. The versatile tool can be used for bonding, cutting, mark making and sealing. Expand your ideas of what this tool can do and open up many creative doors. more »

A cold heat soldering iron melts solder--a metal used to hold connections on a circuit board. But instead of plugging into a wall like traditional soldering irons, it uses batteries, and unlike traditional soldering irons that stay hot, the cold heat soldering iron cools almost immediately. Soldering with the cold heat iron is nearly the same as with the old soldering irons, but a few things have changed for the better. more »

Use the Coldheat soldering gun to execute small soldering jobs in seconds. The cordless Coldheat tool transfers heat faster than a soldering iron or solder gun. The tip of a Coldheat gun is made of two separated electrodes that become a circuit when connected by touching the conductive metal of solder, wire or a connector terminal. The circuit generates heat to 500 degrees in one second and the temperature continues to increase for as long as the tip is against a metal. The tip then cools to touch in a matter of seconds after being removed from a metal surface. more »

Weller soldering irons are the industry standard for industrial solder tools, and a perennial favorite of hobbyists and DIYers. Weller was created by radio repair person Karl Weller in 1945, pioneering the technology to produce the first soldering iron. The Weller brand is owned by Cooper Industries and is part of their Cooper Hand Tools division. Cooper manufactures Weller products for the home user as well as industrial grade tools. From simple soldering irons and variable voltage soldering stations to desoldering units and fume extraction systems, Weller is the top brand of soldering tools and accessories in the world. more »