sudomod

Hi, im having some difficulty with the soldering iron that i currently have, Just wondering if you can send me a link to the one that you use. thanks.

I think pictures of your soldering iron could help. I'm sure everyone here uses different soldering irons, there isn't a standard as far as I'm aware of

For example I just use one I picked up at RadioShack, and I also have a butane one

Temperature controlled being my only real advice.

Get a cheap 898D+ for less than $50 on various online retailers. Wermy and I both use this model.

I use one of these for my hot-air/re-work.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-in-1-LED-So ... 2574318363
I have no idea if the actual soldering iron is any good (it probably is fine) because it's at my hackerspace where there are also a pair of weller and antex temp controlled irons, and as I now have small kids running around the house and no "shed"/workshop, just the kitchen table, I do all my soldering there.
ones like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Weller-Solder ... 2751160655
and this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ANTEX-690D-Di ... 2571912977
(probably not the best examples price wise, they were just the first ones I found)
both of which are top notch stations but as you can see, a lot more expensive comparatively. however that 898D+ mentioned by helder looks like a bargain. see also Hakko soldering stations for good value