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Metals to Avoid when Soldering
When soldering, there are many important factors to keep in mind. The biggest component being safety. To stay safe while soldering, there are many different things that can and should be done. These actions include wearing safety goggles and ensuring that your skin is...
Replacement Bulbs for Old Irons
At Iso-Tip, we have created and obsoleted several different cordless soldering irons in our store. These obsoleted soldering irons include our red, orange, yellow, and black models. Although we may not carry these soldering iron models anymore, they are still being...
Mod Video Game Consoles
Sometimes, we desire a piece of nostalgia. Something we grew up with to view back on fondly. For many people, they reach for vintage video games. These would include the NES, PlayStation, and Gameboy to name a few. The primary downside, however, is the age of these...
What’s Best for your Project: Butane or Cordless?
There are a several different types of soldering irons; a couple being being rechargeable cordless soldering irons and butane soldering irons. It can be hard to know which one to get for your project. While both can do the same projects as the other, there are...
Simple Ways to Cut Glass Bottle With a Soldering Iron
We know about stained glass as an art form, but did you know that there's another glass art form? This other art form utilizes a glass bottle that is either cut to patterns or fully through the material to create a new shape or purpose. Art made with glass bottles are...
Extended Warranty Option
Currently, all Iso-Tip products include a 1-year warranty with purchase. When you purchase a 7700 or 8000 Iso-Tip soldering iron however, you have the option to add an additional year to that warranty for a $25 fee, giving your soldering iron an extended warranty of 2...
Different Battery Compositions
Batteries are used in such a wide variety of applications that it would be nearly impossible to list all the different compositions. From cellphones to cars, you're unlikely to go a day without using something that is powered by a battery. Even here at Iso-Tip,...
Cordless vs Corded Soldering Iron
There are many different types of soldering irons and different capabilities of each type. Two main categories are cordless vs corded soldering irons. Product Definition The Quick Charge Soldering Iron Kit is the world’s #1 rechargeable soldering iron kit...
Soldering Diecast Model Cars
Restoration of Diecast Model Cars via Soldering Soldering Diecast Model cars is a procedure that helps in regaining the original state of cars. However, soldering diecast model cars is a whole different thing. Now you can easily solder the diecast model cars to renew...
Soldering Roofs and Gutters
The possibilities for what to use a soldering iron for are endless. Some different options are using it for crafts, DIY's, and repairs. Did you know that one type of repair that you can use a soldering iron for is for roofs and gutters? With the use of a soldering...