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Appin wrote:
I must say that the American irons which have screw-in elements and
screw in tips are very pleasant to use and extremely versatile. The one
handle can be used for a vast number of different purposes when fitted
with an element and a tip to suit the job. Mine are all over thirty
years old and just great. Far better than an Antex, Solon, Weller or
whatever.

Fine for an occasional user I'm sure - but if you're using one all day
ergonomics are more important than versatility. Which to me means light
weight and performance. A bit like attachments for a power drill versus
separate units. Irons are so cheap I can't see the point in having what
you describe, except to carry around in the toolbox. And for that sort of
emergency thing I prefer a gas one anyway.

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