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I am looking for a decent soldering Iron for using around the house and car stereo stuff. I like having a butane one, but what is going to be the best bang for my buck? 
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Something 30 watt or so with a good duty cycle is all you need 
The $7 one I got from the local hobby shop is working pretty good.
The $7 one I got from the local hobby shop is working pretty good.
I have an older model of this one and love it.
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/CF_Files/model_detail.cfm?upc=037103477514
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/CF_Files/model_detail.cfm?upc=037103477514
I have an older model of this one and love it.
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/CF_Files/model_detail.cfm?upc=037103477514
That's fricken' sweet.
I have two cheap corded models and they both work fine for everyday use. Don't spend more than $20 if you aren't going to use it on the reg.
I have a cheap one in the "gun" style. But I think the chisel tipped one like Jrod linked is the way to go. 
Boilerup15
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I have an older model of this one and love it.
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/CF_Files/model_detail.cfm?upc=037103477514
I have one sorta like this I got from lowes. The tip doesn't get hot very fast.
I have several. I like my Snap On butane the best. It is just a Weller with Snap on branded on it.
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My buddy that is a mechanic has a Snap on butane and it works really well. He said it was kind of expensive though.
My buddy that is a mechanic has a Snap on butane and it works really well. He said it was kind of expensive though.
That is why I mentioned it was made by Weller. See if they have a Weller on Amazon
