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i didnt know theses even existed until a few months ago...

didnt stick this under the "tool" section because its probably not really an overland tool per se, but it is very handy to have. ive been using it a lot and since i always carry 18v tools and batteries with me, it made sense to get it. i'm redoing a lot of my electrical in the camper and using this exclusively and it works extremely well. got it off amazon of course and im sure there are versions for other popular battery brands. seeing how it is heating an element, i expected the battery to deplete quickly, but surprisingly a 5ah battery will last a very long time. figured i'd share since it might be very useful to someone on here...

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i didnt know theses even existed until a few months ago...

didnt stick this under the "tool" section because its probably not really an overland tool per se, but it is very handy to have. ive been using it a lot and since i always carry 18v tools and batteries with me, it made sense to get it. i'm redoing a lot of my electrical in the camper and using this exclusively and it works extremely well. got it off amazon of course and im sure there are versions for other popular battery brands. seeing how it is heating an element, i expected the battery to deplete quickly, but surprisingly a 5ah battery will last a very long time. figured i'd share since it might be very useful to someone on here...

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Nice to see somebody actually using one in the wild. I've thought about picking one up for myself as well.
 
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i didnt know theses even existed until a few months ago...

didnt stick this under the "tool" section because its probably not really an overland tool per se, but it is very handy to have. ive been using it a lot and since i always carry 18v tools and batteries with me, it made sense to get it. i'm redoing a lot of my electrical in the camper and using this exclusively and it works extremely well. got it off amazon of course and im sure there are versions for other popular battery brands. seeing how it is heating an element, i expected the battery to deplete quickly, but surprisingly a 5ah battery will last a very long time. figured i'd share since it might be very useful to someone on here...

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Do you have a link by chance?
 
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Do you have a link by chance?
i cant copy and paste amazon links anymore...even the old links i used in the past on here are now dead
just type in Cordless Soldering Iron Station on amazon and it should go right to it. they are $29.99 and there is one for a dewalt battery and of course the milwaukee
 
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i cant copy and paste amazon links anymore...even the old links i used in the past on here are now dead
just type in Cordless Soldering Iron Station on amazon and it should go right to it. they are $29.99 and there is one for a dewalt battery and of course the milwaukee
I noticed all I saw was the Amazon logo.

I did find one for the Ridgid batteries. Cool thing.
 
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i didnt know theses even existed until a few months ago...

didnt stick this under the "tool" section because its probably not really an overland tool per se, but it is very handy to have. ive been using it a lot and since i always carry 18v tools and batteries with me, it made sense to get it. i'm redoing a lot of my electrical in the camper and using this exclusively and it works extremely well. got it off amazon of course and im sure there are versions for other popular battery brands. seeing how it is heating an element, i expected the battery to deplete quickly, but surprisingly a 5ah battery will last a very long time. figured i'd share since it might be very useful to someone on here...

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Coolest thing since sliced bread, or beer in a can....LOL
I"m a Milwaukee guy too so it's on my radar.
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Coolest thing since sliced bread, or beer in a can....LOL
I"m a Milwaukee guy too so it's on my radar.
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i cant post the link, but there is also a usb adapter you can buy for around $18 that slides onto the battery and has USB ports for charging phones, etc. and has a decent light built in too. just type "milwaukee battery adapter" on amazon
i have it as well and its pretty nice to have. a lot of times we're out in the boonies and the wife's phone is dead and i can just charge it off one of my M18 batteries instead of having to turn on the truck ignition to energize the cigarette lighter port. i like having options like this

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i didnt know theses even existed until a few months ago...

didnt stick this under the "tool" section because its probably not really an overland tool per se, but it is very handy to have. ive been using it a lot and since i always carry 18v tools and batteries with me, it made sense to get it. i'm redoing a lot of my electrical in the camper and using this exclusively and it works extremely well. got it off amazon of course and im sure there are versions for other popular battery brands. seeing how it is heating an element, i expected the battery to deplete quickly, but surprisingly a 5ah battery will last a very long time. figured i'd share since it might be very useful to someone on here...

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That´s supercool.

I have been looking for a mobile soldering iron for a long time. The first one I had was one with a 12V connection for the 12V socket or cigarette lighter socket. That was crap. Then I used a gas-powered soldering iron for a long time. Very good performance. However, it was annoying on the road because I had to carry a small gas cartridge with me to refill it. For two years now I've a 4 volts battery-powered soldering iron that is charged via USB. Very good performance. It puts out a maximum temperature of 470 degree celsius which is nearly 900F and quickly heating up.

And at first I would have thought that the small battery wouldn't last long. But far from it. It lasts about an hour, which is more than enough for the small jobs that may be necessary on the road. The thing is great!
 

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i cant post the link, but there is also a usb adapter you can buy for around $18 that slides onto the battery and has USB ports for charging phones, etc. and has a decent light built in too. just type "milwaukee battery adapter" on amazon
i have it as well and its pretty nice to have. a lot of times we're out in the boonies and the wife's phone is dead and i can just charge it off one of my M18 batteries instead of having to turn on the truck ignition to energize the cigarette lighter port. i like having options like this

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I found the soldering iron. Reviews were sketchy so I'll probably get the battery one without the digital.
I don't do a lot of soldering. I've got 8 charging ports in the rear of the truck so don't have a need for the usb/flash light thing.
There's some cool stuff out there for Milwaukee. Just got the 90* sanding and polishing wiz wheel. That set me back some rubbles. LMAO
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i didnt know theses even existed until a few months ago...

didnt stick this under the "tool" section because its probably not really an overland tool per se, but it is very handy to have. ive been using it a lot and since i always carry 18v tools and batteries with me, it made sense to get it. i'm redoing a lot of my electrical in the camper and using this exclusively and it works extremely well. got it off amazon of course and im sure there are versions for other popular battery brands. seeing how it is heating an element, i expected the battery to deplete quickly, but surprisingly a 5ah battery will last a very long time. figured i'd share since it might be very useful to someone on here...

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That's awesome, never saw one like that either.

This is what I use (Butane powered);
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I have a regular soldering iron and a small coil of solder that live in the glovebox. Handy for minor electrical/lighting and nylon strap repairs on the trail. I just run mine off the vehicle inverter or the Jackery, but the battery top option is slick!

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along the same lines of being helpful in an emergency, there are also connectors that are basically a heat shrink tube with a ring of solder in the middle where all you have to do is slide the connector over a wire and then butt another wire up to it, then slide the connector directly over the splice and hit it with a heat source and the solder melts. i used them a couple of times and they do work great. can even use a lighter to make it work. amazon has 180 connectors for $9. plenty to share with others


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I have a regular soldering iron and a small coil of solder that live in the glovebox. Handy for minor electrical/lighting and nylon strap repairs on the trail. I just run mine off the vehicle inverter or the Jackery, but the battery top option is slick!

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I also have one too! I use mine for wiring lights/etc on the rig. Soon to get clips that hold the wires for me.
 

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This is the one I mentioned above. Good size to take it on trips and charged via USB.
 

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along the same lines of being helpful in an emergency, there are also connectors that are basically a heat shrink tube with a ring of solder in the middle where all you have to do is slide the connector over a wire and then butt another wire up to it, then slide the connector directly over the splice and hit it with a heat source and the solder melts. i used them a couple of times and they do work great. can even use a lighter to make it work. amazon has 180 connectors for $9. plenty to share with others


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I use these all the time. They're fantastic. Really great for connecting wires of different gauge to each other as well. I keep some of these, as well as a small, cylindrical butane torch in my tool roll for repairing wires in the field. I have to break it out twice so far, and it's much better than using a Bic lighter (too susceptible to wind).
 
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along the same lines of being helpful in an emergency, there are also connectors that are basically a heat shrink tube with a ring of solder in the middle where all you have to do is slide the connector over a wire and then butt another wire up to it, then slide the connector directly over the splice and hit it with a heat source and the solder melts. i used them a couple of times and they do work great. can even use a lighter to make it work. amazon has 180 connectors for $9. plenty to share with others


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I have a case of those. Work good but joining wire in "close quarters" is a bit difficult.
I like them.
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