I'm a beginner, amateur, have been soldering parts for many years, but never to the extent of recent times. It was also very difficult for me because I have poor fine motor skills and my vision seems to change more often than I would like. This iron helps me get my chores done without all the other problems I would have. No more burning wires. No more cold joints. No more soldering problems. When you're just starting out, people always recommend starting with a soldering iron. I've had severalβ¦