Tools / Soldering / Soldering Irons

We carry soldering stations with precise temperature control and replaceable tips, and nice light-weight handheld pen-style soldering irons. You will also find soldering iron accessories in this category, like the all-important brass sponge solder tip cleaner and a few types of soldering iron stands.
If you need to solder on-the-go, look no further than the USB-C powered pen-style soldering iron. If you are new to soldering, be sure to check out Ladyada's Electronics Toolkit, which has all the basic soldering tools you will need to get started.
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Hakko Brass Sponge Solder Tip Cleaner
Product ID: 1172This brass sponge is super glam and super useful. Preferred by many soldering pros for cleaning off the tips of their soldering irons, it never needs wetting, won't cool down the tip, and is slightly abrasive to remove caked-on flux. This model is made by Hakko so you know it's not only good-looking but a pleasure to use. Hakko Brass Sponge Solder Tip Cleaner (10:10)$10.9592 in stock -
Soldering iron stand
Product ID: 150A real stand with sponge and solidly-built sheet metal holder prevents your iron from 'rolling away' or burning a hole in the table. If you're starting out and have a 'pen type' soldering iron, this is essential for your safety. Comes with a sponge, too! Soldering iron not included, but we have it in the store!$10.9517 in stock -
Carbon Filter for Solder Smoke Absorption
Product ID: 3836If you do a lot of soldering indoors, a Carbon Filter is essential for absorbing that solder smoke and leaving your air smelling fresh. These measure about 13 x 13cm but are easy to trim with scissors or a utility knife. It took us no time to crop one to fit our Miniature Desktop Fan. They're 9mm thick, which slides into most 'standard' solder smoke filters. Comes 1...$1.9593 in stock -
Adjustable 60W Pen-Style Soldering Iron - 120VAC USA Plug - BEST 102C
Product ID: 3685You re-work hard all day, so treat yourself with the BEST portable Adjustable Soldering Iron we carry! OK, "Best" may be subjective, but it's also the name of the brand, so there ya go! But, seriously folks, this is a really nice iron, good enough for every-day use. We dig the slim pen iron (so comfortable to hold), adjustable-temperature (oooh there's a little...$19.9544 in stock -
Hakko Soldering Tip: T18-S4 Fine SMD - For Lead or Lead-Free Use
Product ID: 1249Upgrade your Hakko with a new tip, you'll get better & faster solder joints and the whole process will be much more enjoyable. This tip fits the FX-888 analog and digital irons, and they're fast to swap, takes only 30 seconds to change out. All the tips are good for either lead or lead-free (simply set the iron to the temperature required for the solder you are...$11.9587 in stock -
Square 60mm x 60mm Soldering Sponge – 3 Pack
Product ID: 3540They're yellow, they're square, they live in a pineapple under the sea... okay maybe not that last part, but this pack of three (3!) solder station sponges will come in handy around your workstation or wherever you do your soldering! Think of it as a sponge replacement pack, as it does not include a tray, holder, or other soldering equipment.$2.5042 in stock -
Hakko Soldering Tip: T18-D16 Screwdriver - For Lead or Lead-Free
Product ID: 1250Upgrade your Hakko with a new tip, you'll get better & faster solder joints and the whole process will be much more enjoyable. This tip fits the FX-888 analog and digital irons, and they're fast to swap, takes only 30 seconds to change out. All the tips are good for either lead or lead-free (simply set the iron to the temperature required for the solder you are...$9.9569 in stock -
Hakko Soldering Tip: T18-C2 Hoof - For Lead or Lead-Free Use
Product ID: 1248Upgrade your Hakko with a new tip, you'll get better & faster solder joints and the whole process will be much more enjoyable. This tip fits the FX-888 analog and digital irons, and they're fast to swap, takes only 30 seconds to change out. All the tips are good for either lead or lead-free (simply set the iron to the temperature required for the solder you are...$9.956 in stock -
iFixit FixHub - Power Series Smart Soldering Iron
Product ID: 6045The FixHub Smart Soldering Iron is the portable soldering solution for your precision soldering work. With USB-C power, this 100W iron heats up in under 5 seconds, giving you full-size soldering performance in a compact, easy-to-handle design. It's ready when you are. Please note: this iron requires a separate, not-included, USB Type C wall adapter with 100W output...$79.95In stock -
Adjustable 60W Pen-Style Soldering Iron - 220VAC UK Plug - BEST 102C
Product ID: 3759You re-work hard all day, so treat yourself with the BEST portable Adjustable Soldering Iron we carry! OK, "Best" may be subjective, but it's also the name of the brand, so there ya go! But, seriously folks, this is a really nice iron, good enough for every-day use. We dig the slim pen iron (so comfortable to hold), adjustable-temperature (oooh there's a little...$24.9575 in stock -
Ladyada's Electronics Toolkit
Product ID: 136Starting out on your electronics adventure? Want to wield the mighty soldering iron? Tired of saying "I'd totally get into electronics if I only knew what tools to get..."? Working with substandard equipment is a terrible way to learn electronics: a lot of frustration with too little success. The right tool set will keep you progressing without the stressing. This...$100.00Out of stock -
ATTEN 80W 110V Soldering Iron With Station - ST-2090D
Product ID: 4921This compact but 80 Watt-powerful stationary soldering iron is a great entry-level soldering station with all the fixins. It's not much more expensive than the chunky 'all-in-one" irons, but comes with a separate power supply and pen. Heats up fast and solders both lead and lead-free solder like a champ! The powering station is equipped with a temperature control...$59.95Out of stock -
ATTEN 65-Watt Soldering Iron With Digital Adjustable Temperature - ST-2065D 110V
Product ID: 4695Treat yourself with this wonderful pen-type Atten 65-Watt Soldering Iron. We love the durability, strong grounded cord, nice handle, and fast heat up designed with PTC ceramic material! When you don't need a full soldering 'station' this pen type iron will fulfill your needs. At 65W it can really handle any task you throw at it, and the lovely adjustable knob on the...$37.50Out of stock -
Digital Genuine Hakko FX888DX-010SV (936 upgrade)
Product ID: 1204Known by engineers for making excellent quality tools & soldering irons! This is a genuine Hakko FX-888D with digital temperature control! We worked hard to get the best and a great price, these are not knock-offs. This iron is an upgrade to the venerable Hakko 936 - smaller footprint but more powerful for a faster heat up time. The Hakkos have quality...No longer stocked -
Hakko Soldering Tip: T18-D24 Screwdriver - For Lead or Lead-Free
Product ID: 1286Upgrade your Hakko with a new tip, you'll get better & faster solder joints and the whole process will be much more enjoyable. This tip fits the FX-888 analog and digital irons, and they're fast to swap, takes only 30 seconds to change out. All the tips are good for either lead or lead-free (simply set the iron to the temperature required for the solder you are...No longer stocked -
Adjustable 30W 110V soldering iron - XY-258 110V
Product ID: 180This 'pen-style' soldering iron is just about the best entry-level tool I've seen. It's not as powerful as a Weller WES51 but it is self-contained and easy to use. With proper care, it will last for many years. Turn it off when not in use, clean the plated tip with a sponge (no filing or sanding!) The screwdriver tip is perfect for through-hole soldering and can also...No longer stocked -
Deluxe Solder Stand with Solder Roll Holder
Product ID: 1154This is such a sweet soldering stand, we had to carry it in the shop. It comes with a nice heavy metal frame, a double-wrapped soldering iron tube to keep your hands safe, a removable sponge and (best of all) a solder roll holder! Upgrade your setup for some luxurious soldering action. Comes with the metal stand, and sponge. Take a few minutes to put together with a...No longer stocked -
Atten 50-Watt Soldering Iron - SA-50
Product ID: 2163Discontinued - you can grab Adjustable 60W Pen-Style Soldering Iron - 120VAC USA Plug - BEST 102C or ATTEN 50W 110V Soldering Iron With Station - AT-937 instead! Treat yourself with this wonderful pen type Atten 50-Watt Soldering Iron. We love the durability, strong grounded cord, nice handle, and fast heat up designed with PTC ceramic material! When you don't need a...No longer stocked -
Hakko FX-600 50-Watt Adjustable Soldering Iron
Product ID: 3037Upgrade your RatShack fire-starter iron to this luxurious portable soldering iron. It's durable, with a strong grounded cord, a nice handle and fast heat up. When you don't need a full soldering 'station' this pen type iron will fulfill your needs. At 50W it can handle any task you throw at it, and the lovely adjustable knob on the side lets you set the temperature...No longer stocked -
ATTEN 50W 110V Soldering Iron With Station - AT-937
Product ID: 3565This compact but 50W-powerful stationary soldering iron is a great entry-level soldering station, and we've been using it around Adafruit for soldering with a lot of success. It's not much more expensive than the chunky 'all in one" irons, but comes with a separate power supply and pen. Heats up fast and solders both lead and lead-free solder like a champ! The...No longer stocked -
Genuine Hakko FX-888 (936 upgrade) - FX-888
Product ID: 303Known by engineers for making excellent quality tools & soldering irons! This is a genuine Hakko FX-888. We worked hard to get the best and a great price, these are not cheap knock-offs. This iron is an upgrade to the venerable Hakko 936 - smaller footprint but more powerful for a faster heat up time. The Hakkos have quality construction, this iron is the last...No longer stocked -
Adjustable 60W Pen-Style Soldering Iron - 220VAC Euro Plug - BEST 102C
Product ID: 3760"C'est en forgeant qu'on devient forgeron! On n'est jamais si bien servi que par soi-même!" Practice makes perfect! If you want things done right, DIY is the way to go! You re-work hard all day, so treat yourself with the BEST portable Adjustable Soldering Iron we carry! C'est le meilleur! OK, "Best" may be subjective, but it's also the name of the brand, so...No longer stocked -
USB C Powered Soldering Iron - Adjustable Temperature Pen-Style - TS80P
Product ID: 4244The TS80 is a chic and smart soldering iron powered by USB Type-C and QC3.0 standard input. Normally we'd scoff at trying to power a soldering iron off of USB, but thanks to the new USB C standard, the power plug that's included is a 9V 2A so you get a reasonable ~20 Watts of power. So, this is the first USB iron we would feel comfortable stocking, its a nice iron,...No longer stocked