I've been here but you're right about us not talking for a while. Good to see you doing well. cwrr5 is right about the cold heat thing, OK for real little stuff like jewelery but not "real" soldering. My motto on tools: buy it once, don't cheap out. That is one of the reasons Snap-On sells so many tools, QUALITY. (I still buy Craftsman though) Ya don't have to buy Snap-On for quality but don't buy junk either. [:'(]