i feel very powerful

regardless of what you decide, definitely treat yourself to something that people like and that feels quality. soldering, especially as a beginner, is highly influenced by the quality of your tool, and it's easy to get discouraged if you're using a bad quality iron.

Someone already mentioned the Pinecil, which I love, and which stores easily and isn't too expensive. This is the most used iron in our house, and we have several. It is easy to handle, and I taught a company workshop where this was the "first iron" for several people.

😌 www.wired.com/story/katama...

there has to be, right?

Apparently my dream brain couldn't even reach for "Hummingbird Hawkmoth" or "Rosy Maple Moth"

it is!! its ear stalks were very cute.

self-warping loom is the dream 💯