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by JohnFen 1028 days ago
> you need expensive equipment

Basic soldering equipment is quite inexpensive. A basic soldering iron can be had for about the same price as a small breadboard. The good stuff gets pricey, but if you aren't doing a lot of soldering, you don't need the good stuff.

> soldering in an appartment without proper ventilation is quite harmful to your health

If you have a window and aren't soldering frequently, it's not really all that bad.

> young kids should not solder.

Why not? I was taught to solder when I was 8, and I'm very grateful for that.