Ryobi, a brand owned by Techtronic Industries (which also manufactures Milwaukee) prides itself on making top-quality tools that can be used by everyone, from new homeowners to professional ...

We’re all used to temperature controlled soldering irons, and most of us will have one in some form or other as our soldering tool of choice. In many cases our irons will be microprocessor controlled, ...

The $10 “fire-starter” is the most common beginner soldering iron. These are simple irons with a hot end, a handle, and little else. There’s no temperature control or indication. Despite their ...

If you enjoy hands-on work or detailed DIY projects, a dependable soldering tool can be exactly what you need to get the job done right. No matter if you’re repairing electronics, assembling ...

If you're in the market for a soldering iron, Milwaukee's M12 variant could be a good option. However, there are some things ...

Improves wetting: Flux helps molten solder flow smoothly (or “wet”) across the surfaces, promoting even coverage and a strong ...

Every true tech geek worth his or her weight in solder and flux has been foaming at the mouth over a new infomercial on TV. It’s for a device called Cold Heat: a soldering iron that reportedly stays ...

UPDATE (Jan 29, 2025): It has been brought to our attention by a number of readers that the creators of the Jiizer Kickstarter campaign have stopped providing updates on their progress – the last ...

In the 1800s and early 1900s soldering irons were still heated by flame. The large copper tips on the irons were slow to heat and would at best store heat for only a few minutes. It was not uncommon ...

February 25, 2015 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google If you need to make some simple electronics repairs, but don't have a soldering iron, you aren't completely ...