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The $24.99 100-watt Soldering Gun Kit from Chicago Electric can reach up to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit and heats up to its maximum temperature in about eight seconds. While the tool isn’t cordless ...

While the small size of the SMT components can be intimidating, with a little practice, soldering can come pretty naturally. To help folks get over their fear of soldering small parts ...