When we first saw this 1944 US Office of Education film about hand soldering ... Not a word about lead safety, either. The tip on the iron is bigger than most of the screwdrivers on our bench.

and the iron stand is sturdy. The setup even comes with a roll of lead-free solder to get you started. For crafters, the YIHUA may be overkill, but for anyone involved in electronics assembly or ...