I'm a big fan of the Weller products. My [link=http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/CF_Files/model_detail.cfm?upc=037103001146]Weller WTCPT Soldering Station[/link] is going on 20 years old and still working fine. I've made thousands of solder joints with it and am still on the original set of three tips I bought for it.

When you consider how many cheapo irons you might go through in 20 years, it's a bargain at slightly more than $100.

- Jeff