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About Soldering Kits

Soldering guns or irons are used to join pieces of metal together, including circuit boards. They are also used for leather crafting, stencil cutting, and wood burning. Kits include the gun or iron along with various accessories, depending on the kit.


Most soldering guns use electricity, but some are battery powered, and others burn butane fluid to create heat. Some soldering kits are designed for professionals with guns that heat at extremely high temperatures. Others are built and priced for home or hobby use. Prices range from around $10-$100.

Soldering Kit Options

Depending on the model, brand, and price, soldering kits may have the following options:

  • Refillable butane powered instead of electricity.
  • Various sizes and types of tips.
  • Carrying case.
  • Double insulation for gun casing.
  • Soldering paste.
  • Tip storage tube.
  • Tool stand.
  • Brush.
  • Dual heat soldering gun.
  • Micro flame torch.
  • Power on light indicator.
  • Built-in igniter for butane powered guns.
  • Self-extinguishing cap for butane powered guns.
  • Sponge for cleaning the tips.

Soldering Kit Manufacturers

Several companies make soldering kits and they include:

  1. Grizzly
  2. InterMetro
  3. Xcelite
  4. Chicago Case
  5. HMC Electronics
  6. Coopertools
  7. Weller


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