Originally Posted by
malkiy
I have tried torch irons before, 10+ years ago. None got hot enough to melt low lead content solder.
This portable iron has been the best I've used and gets as hot as my large hakko iron (when connected to a power supply, not battery).
https://teameamotorsports.com/produc...2ab24611&_ss=r
Thank you, but that is expensive and not what I'd call portable. When it requires a separate battery or power supply, that kind of throws it out the window for this discussion. I could just bring along my Ryobi soldering station and battery.