Modding today's hardware often means moving or removing tiny surface mount components, and using a standard soldering iron feels about as effective as using a hammer to kill a fly. If buying an ...

The bigger iron is an inexpensive RadioShack station that I keep in my office to handle favors for coworkers. Every so often, the tip of a soldering iron needs a little maintenance.

If you use a soldering iron on a regular basis and find you have to replace the tips more often than you would like, here are some tips and tricks to make caring for them easier. Keep Your Supplies on ...

The iFixit FixHub is a portable soldering iron that heats up fast and can be repaired. Here's how it compares to bench-top models.

In this informative video, learn how to make a USB soldering iron at home. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or just looking to ...

Even when cars are full of complex electrics, a soldering iron is a handy tool. It can be used for basic electrical repairs, adding accessories and, with practice, ‘stitching’ broken plastic ...

One way you can control the temperature of a soldering iron is with a microcontroller, using temperature feedback from the thermistor in the handle near the iron's tip. This Design Idea presents a ...

Over at hardware retailer chain Harbor Freight, there's a particular soldering iron available for sale for less than it would cost to buy lunch from a diner.