American Beauty Tools, 3138LT-100, 3/8" Heavy-Duty Soldering Iron without Tip, 100 Watt, 110 VAC3138LT-100 Includes Only:Soldering IronTip is not includedFeaturesNi-Chrome Compression Wound Heating Elements are proven to be the most reliable heating element for maintaining soldering temperature in production environments.Paragon Iron-Clad Lead-Free Soldering Iron Tips consistently outperform and outlast ordinary soldering iron tips many times over. Plug-style tip design provides for superior heat transfer and easy cleaning.Hardwood handle provides superior thermal and electrical insulating properties and durability.Modular construction allows for easy replacement of consumable parts allowing for tools to last for generations.American Beauty heavy-duty irons are ideal for heavy soldering jobs and production-line environments. Created by compression winding a special Ni-Chrome heating alloy onto a steel spool, all elements demonstrate an unsurpassed heat capacity and outstanding durability. Protective casings cut from a single block of steel are strengthened with multiple heat treatments and precision brazed for optimal strength and efficiency.Users of this product have stated that they use it for several jobs which include but are not limited to:Soldering stained glass art-workSoldering cover to enclosure on electronic assemblies for aircraft applications.Soldering Copper shield for MRIMelting plastic bubblesSoldering wire terminations during fabrication of control panelSoldering small points/connectionsSoldering sheet metal, tin and copperBurning holes in fabricSoldering heavy jobs for home hobbyistSoldering plumbing (sweating) thin-walled copperSoldering sheet metal, joining seems in zinc countertopsCutting PVC linersPerforming general household repairsSoldering various connectors in Automotive Environment including battery cables.