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As someone aspiring to solder more, thanks for this list! Do you have any thoughts on the TS 100 vs the Pinecil? I thought the Pinecil was a slightly newer and

• belval 4y ago
  Not the original commenter, but the pinecil has been serving extremely well for a while now. I ordered it when it launched and probably use it every two weeks. Full disclaimer I know some people had trouble with the USB-C power input so YMMV, but considering the price it's probably the most cost-effective tool I ever bought.
• sandreas 4y ago
  No, I did never own a Pinecil, but the TS100 is just awesome, but the KU tip is even more important. It looks too big for fine work, but it isnt. I soldered a broken backlight fuse for my T480s with this (that's proably the tiniest thing ever soldered without a heat gun).
• ThatPlayer 4y ago
  I did have issues with 2 Pinecils breaking on me. The first one they replaced under warranty. I still use a 3rd I have, so I don't mind recommending it because I can get a Pinecil for cheaper than a TS100, and I doubt you'll get better support for a TS100 if something does come up within the warranty period. Oh I should mention I have both the TS100 and Pinecil, and the Pinecil does everything the TS100 does.