Question about high quality automtive soldering iron

[supraman1990]

I am building my tool collection, and need to pick up a soldering iron. I do automotive work, so most things that I solder are 12 gauge or bigger. What iron would you guys suggest? I did a quick search, but didn't really find any threads pertinent to my question. Thanks a ton.

 

[krusty the clown]

i use a mini butane torch, especially for heavier gauge wire.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I use Antex soldering irons, they're very very good. I assume you can get them in the US.

Buy one with a silicone power lead, as you can't burn it.

 

[cambyz28]

i use a mini butane torch, especially for heavier gauge wire.

+1 love the butane heats up super fast and portable to boot. I have this one used it lots everywhere no need for electricity and can put the cap on it and throw it in your pocket. IMHO

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=12178&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[toolnut]

A Weller D550 or I for get the Bluepoint version part number.