[Predator88]

Don't do it!! I received one as a gift and decided to give it a try. It just like doesn't work for me. As far as I can tell there's gotta be some special technique for soldering with this. I did successfully solder some wire to a pad once, not much like with components. It's like there's hardly any heat transfer going on. Amazon has a bunch of reviews stating how crappy it is. Also If you have the money for the coldheat you definitely have the money for a pencil iron and a stand. Heck I think ratshack might even have a little soldering station for around that price. Trust me, don't spend money on it.