Originally Posted by
TonysScrews
If anyone is looking for a soldering iron to solder heavy gauge wire, heavy large connectors, etc....this iron is the shizzle!
Ungar/Weller 1140A Soldering Iron (make sure it is the model 1140A as this one has the integrated tip on the heating element).
http://www.alpineglass.com/shop/detail/829
I also use this solder station. You can adjust the thermostat so the iron is not at its full heat when doing lighter work. It is really nice. The station has a thick long power cord to plug into an outlet. Then the station has its own outlet to plug in your soldering iron. It's nice not dealing with extension cords or having the iron plugged in to an outlet with the wire stretched across the counter/table.
Inland Solder Station
http://www.alpineglass.com/shop/detail/1065
Finally anyone soldering should not be without this tip cleaner. I was amazed the first time I used it!
Hakko Tip Cleaner
http://www.alpineglass.com/shop/detail/783
+1 on the Ungar Tony posted. I've had one of those for years and years. It is definitely the shiznit. I'm gonna have to try that tip cleaner. I use a simple holder from radio shack and a wet sponge to clean. Works fine, but that hakko tip cleaner looks worth a try.