- I work in the electronics department and my current soldering station is an old Hakko, basically crap - So I decided to buy a Metcal soldering station and with one Standard and a fine soldering cartridge.- Bought at a 14% discount, saved about $105.- Now I have the best soldering, starting with the electronics department and I'm sure my co-workers will be jealous. :-)p- Yes, it's expensive, but you get what you pay for, high quality. - Heats up in seconds and you're ready to solder. - Uses intelligent heating technology to make the soldering cartridges last longer.