Some of the product links you see on Soldering Gear are monetized. If you follow one of these links and go on to make a qualifying purchase, Soldering Gear may receive a commission. The amount you pay is not increased because you arrived through one of our links.

Affiliate revenue is one of the ways we support the cost of publishing and maintaining the site.

Our Relationship With Amazon

Soldering Gear participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Through this program, websites can earn advertising fees by referring visitors to Amazon.com and qualifying products sold there.

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

You will find Amazon links throughout some of our buying guides and other product-focused content. Following one of these links does not create an obligation to buy anything, and you are free to purchase from another retailer instead.

Recommendations Come With Trade-Offs

An affiliate link should not be read as an endorsement of a product for every reader. Soldering equipment is highly dependent on the job: an inexpensive iron can be perfectly adequate for occasional repairs, while demanding PCB or rework tasks may justify very different equipment.

When we compare products, we look at the characteristics that matter for the particular type of gear being discussed. Depending on the category, that can include power, temperature control, tip or accessory compatibility, ergonomics, operating features, intended applications, and price.

Products can therefore appear on Soldering Gear even when they have notable disadvantages. Where those limitations are relevant to a buying decision, our aim is to explain them rather than present every affiliate-linked product as equally desirable.

What Happens After You Follow a Link

Once you leave Soldering Gear for Amazon or another retailer, your visit and any resulting transaction take place on that retailer’s website. Product pricing, stock status, shipping, taxes, warranties, returns, and other purchase details are controlled by the retailer rather than Soldering Gear.

Product listings also change over time. A specification, price, package configuration, or availability status mentioned in one of our articles may differ from what a retailer displays later. Check the current product listing before purchasing when a particular specification or included accessory is important to you.

Other Commercial Relationships

Amazon is not necessarily the only affiliate relationship Soldering Gear may use. We may link to other retailers or participate in other affiliate programs when they are relevant to the products we cover. When such a relationship allows us to earn money from a purchase or other qualifying action, it is considered an affiliate relationship for the purposes of this disclosure.

If you have a question about how Soldering Gear earns revenue or about a link appearing on the site, you can reach us through the Contact page.