Well, really wasn't sure which forum would be best for this post but since they are electronic here we are...
Any suggestions for a decent (but not break-the-bank awesome) soldering iron? I have been using the same 40 or 45 watt radio shack pencil style iron for almost a decade now and its getting a bit long in the tooth. Actually, this is being prompted because the tip is in need of replacing and it looks like most tip sets run as much as a basic pencil iron anyways. So far this wattage has done everything I've asked it to do (except solder stainless bike cables) so I'm not sure if I really need anything nicer and might just look for a replacement tip. Thoughts?
Any suggestions for a decent (but not break-the-bank awesome) soldering iron? I have been using the same 40 or 45 watt radio shack pencil style iron for almost a decade now and its getting a bit long in the tooth. Actually, this is being prompted because the tip is in need of replacing and it looks like most tip sets run as much as a basic pencil iron anyways. So far this wattage has done everything I've asked it to do (except solder stainless bike cables) so I'm not sure if I really need anything nicer and might just look for a replacement tip. Thoughts?