[m0shen]

I would recommend buying an Aoyue temperature controlled soldering station (http://www.amazon.com/Aoyue-936-AOYUE-Soldering-Station/dp/B... $39.99)

It doesn't cost much to get a great iron.

[calloc]

Having used the Aoyue I found that it is not nearly as nice and does not keep temperature nearly as well as a nice Hakko soldering iron. The Hakko FX-888[1] (replacement for the Hakko 936) is absolutely fantastic. I used to own a Hakko 936 until it got stolen and it was by far the best soldering station I have ever owned.

[1]: http://www.hakkousa.com/detail.asp?CID=49&PID=4800&P...