The Hakko FX-888DX (top, older FX-888D pictured), Vastar Full Set 60W 110V Soldering Iron Kit (middle), and X-Tronic 3020-XTS (bottom) all have a thin handle and a comfortable grip.

The first is the 18V Hybrid Soldering Station for $55 — this price is the tool-only option. If you want the kit that includes a 2.0 Ah battery and charger, it'll cost you $140.

Compared to soldering, solder seal connectors simplify the repair by eliminating steps. You don’t need to tin both wire ends, you don’t need to hold them still while soldering them together ...

Every soldering station on an assembly line will have three things. A roll of brand new solder, flux (I like Kester 951, you can buy it in a pen), and a nice soldering iron. That’s all you need.

Steel wire, screwdrivers, nails, and Alan wrenches are all potential tools for your emergency soldering. Just heat your wire or other steel tool over some open flame for 20-30 seconds and then ...

Just heat up the wire for a few seconds and you should be able to melt solder with ease. You might want to consider adding some kind of insulation between the copper wire and the lighter’s ...