so he decided to build one himself using a Hakko 907 soldering iron (or a clone). Of course, he could have bought a station, but anyone who reads Hackaday doesn’t require an explanation for why ...

Soldering irons and their tips come in a wide range of formats and styles, with the (originally Hakko) T12 being one ... as well as provide the soldering iron handle access to the thermocouple ...