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What’s Best for your Project: Butane or Cordless?

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...

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Simple Ways to Cut Glass Bottle With a Soldering Iron

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...

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Extended Warranty Option

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...

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Different Battery Compositions

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,...

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Cordless vs Corded Soldering Iron

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...

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Soldering Diecast Model Cars

Soldering Diecast Model Cars

Soldering is a valuable technique for restoring and repairing diecast model cars, breathing new life into cherished pieces and vintage finds. If you're a hobbyist or collector looking to master the art of soldering for diecast model car repairs, this comprehensive...

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Soldering Roofs and Gutters

Soldering Roofs and Gutters

Soldering is a crucial technique in various applications, including roofing and gutter repair. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a professional, mastering the art of soldering can save you money and enhance the longevity of your roofing and gutter systems. In this...

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Soldering Plumbing Pipes

Soldering Plumbing Pipes

Soldering is a valuable skill when it comes to plumbing repairs, allowing you to fix leaks and secure joints with a watertight seal. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or looking to save on plumbing costs, mastering soldering for plumbing pipes can be incredibly...

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When to use Different Types of Solder Tips

When to use Different Types of Solder Tips

Solder Tips One of the great parts about our soldering irons is that we have a good variety of solder tips, making our irons good for different types of jobs. Swapping out tips is easy, and we've got a good selection to choose from. Standard Tips If you only ever get...

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Upgrade Program

Upgrade Program

You asked, we answered! We're here to talk about Iso-Tip's upgrade program! As much as we would love to keep producing every product Iso-Tip has ever made, some products just don't sell well or are replaced by a newer version, so we have to obsolete the old ones at...

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