American Beauty Tools, 3178LT-300, 7/8" Heavy-Duty Soldering Iron without Tip, 300 Watt, 110 VAC3178LT-300 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:Testing fire/heat detectors in no-flame areas (gas stations)Melting self-adhesive plastic onto itselfSoldering connections during the manufacturing of motorsSoldering sheet metal (20 gauge & thinner copper gutters, awnings, roofs and flashing)Soldering down Spout to 1/2 Round Copper GutterRestoration of antique automotive startersSoldering fabricated letters made from sheet metalSoldering sculptural building/tool makingSoldering Solder Blocks in Flat Braided WireRestoration of galvanized tin trim & molding on 1915 row-homeHeating BoltsSoldering copper wire connectionsSoldering and desoldering aircraft componentsSoldering connections on automobile auto-startersSoldering copperfoil, splicing high-voltage wire cablesReflowing solder for purpose of hermetically sealing instrumentationAssembly copper, lead coat copper, & brass lanternsSoldering Cable SplicingSoldering RF shielded enclosures.