I've had this soldering station for about 7 years now and although it's not very expensive I'm happy with it. I recently purchased a Hakko T18 handpiece for a project. Once I started using this tip I couldn't believe the difference and how much easier it was to solder. I was so happy with this tip that I ended up buying this Hakko set. The difference between the tips from other manufacturers and this Hakko set is incredible. The tips retain heat much better and release it much faster than my other manufacturers' tips. It's a shame I didn't buy this set a long time ago. You won't be disappointed by updating your tips.