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I work as a mechanic and have been using 12v Milwaukee tools for years. I like the lighter weight of the 12v models and they seem to do the job I need done.
I got their new soldering iron for Xmas. Haven’t had a need to try it yet. Figured it would be just the thing for working around or under the layout. A few days ago. I had to repair a broken wire by by jumpering over a connector under a bus. I held it together with butt connectors for a temporary fix in the field. I brought my new iron to work and it easily soldered a 12 gauge wire for a more permanent repair.
Should work good around the layout. No cord to drag around or trying to lite a butane version. Has a LED so you can see what your doing, heats up fast and has an adjustable handle. The only knock might be it’s weight. Not heavier than say a Weller pistol type.. But a little more hefty than your average pencil type. Nice well thought out tool.
I got their new soldering iron for Xmas. Haven’t had a need to try it yet. Figured it would be just the thing for working around or under the layout. A few days ago. I had to repair a broken wire by by jumpering over a connector under a bus. I held it together with butt connectors for a temporary fix in the field. I brought my new iron to work and it easily soldered a 12 gauge wire for a more permanent repair.
Should work good around the layout. No cord to drag around or trying to lite a butane version. Has a LED so you can see what your doing, heats up fast and has an adjustable handle. The only knock might be it’s weight. Not heavier than say a Weller pistol type.. But a little more hefty than your average pencil type. Nice well thought out tool.