On Friday, November 22, 2013 1:30:43 AM UTC-5, David Harmon wrote:
My favorite:

http://www.harborfreight.com/router-...rol-43060.html

A lamp dimmer mounted in a double size box along with a outlet receptacle is a handy thing to have around. The lamp dimmer is good for 600 watts or over 4 amps. The cost is low if you buy the parts at some place like the habitat for humanity store.

I use one when I am soldering to keep the soldering iron warm but less than full heat when I am interrupted.

Dan