This classic German soldering iron, manufactured by Perkeo, undergoes a meticulous restoration, bringing it back to its original brilliance. Fueled by propane, the design has remained remarkably ...

But how accurate is it? Probably pretty accurate, but [TheHWCave] picked up a vintage instrument on eBay that was made to read soldering iron temperature. You can see the video below, which ...

But if we’re being honest, none of us was born with a soldering iron in our hand — ouch! — and if we’re good at soldering now, it’s only thanks to good habits and long practice.