Hector_Fisher
Very Active Member
Okay, i admit it. I have no background in soldering, whatsoever. I've relied enough on friends now though that I think it's time to invest in my own gear. This will primarily be used for RC or hobby related stuff. My buddy has a decades old 140ish watt one that he likes (but obviously not made anymore). I don't want to cheap out and get a poor quality one that struggles to heat things up for soldering a 10awg wire. Should I buy cheap since I'm just starting out and learning? Or buy "an investment"? How many watts do I need for this hobby?