Soldering iron off topic

[BGAstoreUSA]

I'm looking for a new soldering iron too.

I'd appreciate some suggestions. I am easily at the beginner level in all of this. I need to solder regular drilled boards and small amounts of surface mount components. It wouldn't get a lot of use, but what I have now is barely acceptable for just regular work and would be useless for SMD.

I'm on a budget for it and, if possible, I'd like to buy it from Digi-Key since I have a couple other things to order from there too. Not looking for professional level, but need something.

Thanks.

Bart

I am not sure what is your budget on possible new soldering iron. I would recommend Jovy isolder 40. It is very acceptable for regular and professional SMD solder station.

[Heckler]

I am very happy with this one...

http://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FX888D-2...s=hakko+solder

if the link dosen't work its the "Hakko FX888D" off Amazon

[rsocor01]

I got this one from Amazon.com and it's been two years without any problems.

http://www.amazon.com/REWORK-SOLDERI...rework+station

Robert