Trying to solder something and it\u2019s an exercise in frustration, as my iron appears to be dogshit. Maybe at 50 it\u2019s time to treat myself to a decent one.<\/p>
Recommendations welcome. I don\u2019t do much soldering, but when I do I\u2019d like something that *works*<\/p>","generator":{"id":"tag:gnusocial.jp,2026-10-19:notice-source:ActivityPub","objectType":"application","status_net":{"source_code":"ActivityPub"}},"id":"https:\/\/mastodon.me.uk\/users\/Floppy\/statuses\/116827697519761916","object":{"id":"https:\/\/mastodon.me.uk\/users\/Floppy\/statuses\/116827697519761916","objectType":"note","content":"
Trying to solder something and it\u2019s an exercise in frustration, as my iron appears to be dogshit. Maybe at 50 it\u2019s time to treat myself to a decent one.<\/p>
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