Why are soldering irons so long?

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I think it’d be way more precise to have a soldering iron where the tip is close to your fingertips, just like a pen.

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Cheap consumer irons are super long, they use a much older and simpler design.

Most modern and professional grade irons are a lot shorter. Look at high end Weller and Hakko, or JBC and Metcal irons. Shorter and thinner than the home depot special.

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