Originally Posted by Ridge_Racer
I must have done something wrong in the years that I have had this iron. My tip is all gunked up and I can barely use it now. I was also looking for what iron to buy that will last long and be consistant.
If you have the money, then get a hakko Mach-I. you can't go wrong with this choice. You can get 2 tips for it, 1 thin and other thick to cover all r/c application needs. I advice you to stay away from temperature controlled soldering irons, the ones that are bulky and are connected to station. The Mach-I only heats in 10 seconds and it has several tips that you can use.
Check models 920 and 921.