Weller could offer a better cable with more flexibility, but that's enough for now. The best budget option. Buy additional tips. Update: The plastic they use for the insulator that the piece of metal is screwed onto is too cold and when a load is applied when soldering the screws loosen easily. They are using the wrong size plastic self tapping screws for the hole they have. If you use larger screws the plastic won't crack and will hold up much better. Just buy a better device, don't chase after the cheap one, you'll always fret over the little things when you rely on it for work.