Weller WSB25WB 25-Watt Short Barrel Woodburning Kit

I'm just now getting around to writing this review, it's been about 10 years I've had this thing and I LOVE IT. I use it for wood burning AND soldering. It's a great size that's easy to use thanks to the pen like design. It's well balanced surprisingly.

Lo uso para todo tipo de materiales inclusive plástico y funciona buenísimo! me encantan todas las puntas.

Great little wood burner for small hands and fine details.I bought this woodburner specifically because of the the name Weller but mostly because it has a shorter barrel which is super helpful for smaller details as it gives you a much better control. You can get your hand closer to the surface and it feels closer to drawing than it does with the long barrel types. I had a Weller soldering iron from ages ago that served me well(er), so hopefully this will too.The case is a little cheap and so is the tray that holds everything, but I just slap it all in the case when its done and cool. The various tips are a bonus, my previous wood burner did not have interchangeable tips, just a wedge shape. It was a wally world item that did not last very long.My only concern is long term use and the tips becoming loose, this is a common problem for wood burners and soldering irons that are used heavily. If there was a heavy duty type with a short barrel for near the same price I would have bought that one. However I wanted to keep it under 20 bucks.TIP: Let it cool before swapping tips...yes this is a pain when you are engaged in a project but a hot tip strips easier. On my soldering iron I had a tiny bit of thermal past dabbed on there to make the tip swap easier.It does get hot, not too hot to hold, but you can def feel the heat. If it's a problem, then I will put some foam insulating tape on it for a softer grip.BUT it has an unbelievable 7 YEAR warranty!! so if it burns out, I guess I am covered. Not bad for under $20PROS:1. Short barrel for extra control. This is it's best feature.2. Various tips included3. Heats up properly4. Storage case5. Hot knife tip6. 7 Year WarrantyCONS:1. No adjustable temp.2. Cheap case tray, the case is OK, just the accessory tray is a little thin, but no big deal.3. Cord could be longer and more flexible.Notes:yes I know my sketch is poor quality. Just messing around.

I bought this a while back to fix the PRNDL lights on my instrument cluster on my GMC truck. The lights were going dim once in a while on their own, sometimes to the point to where you can see them. The soldering points on the circuit board require small soldering points and this soldering iron made that happen.The kit came with real fine solder and the soldering iron has a temperature adjustment that worked great for this delicate work.The quality and durability seem to be okay. Probably not industrial use or constant use, but for the occasional use it should work out great, especially for the affordability.The tips aren't too bad either and are replaceable.

Great product

I tried to use the burner to more precisely cut some PVC wall tiles, but it didn’t seem consistent with the heat while cutting or something and only went about an inch before it stopped cutting. It may just be that it’s not good for cutting PVC. I also had a lot of issues keeping the knife on tightly. It kept falling off. The other issue I had was that there is no control for the temperature. I would suggest a child lock of some sort for it. It can be hard to tell how hot it is or when it’s ready. I do like that it comes with a variety of heads. One strange thing was the lock that came on the case was quite hard to get off without scratching the case. I do however like that it has a case to keep it all together.

First off... let me start by saying that I have and will only ever buy Weller for woodworking/ burning. Not only is the design the perfect size as a pen, but these things LAST FOREVER. I have had mine for almost 13 years and the other one I have as a back up for bigger projects for almost 10 years. I purchased this latest one for my friend. So far she loves it too and agreed that it's way easier to handle than some of the other brands.Honestly, if you are just looking for an overall good product- you found it. Stop the search friend. Buy this kit and explore your creativity.Side note... depending on the types of wood you will be using/ how big the project is- I highly recommend getting a pliers set to clean the tips of the different end pieces that have wood char build up. It's also good to have these tools while rotating out tips when the unit is on. Give it about 3-5min to heat up and once unplugged, about 5-10min to cool down for safety prior to putting the set away.

I recently started dabbling in working with pallets. I've got a huge learning curve ahead of me to say the least. That applies equally to wood burning. I received this kit as a birthday gift. I'm not sure if it is sold as a starter kit but it does seem like a really good starter kit for someone getting into the wood burning craft.I have put a good number of hours with this wood burner. Again, I'm a starter so I admit I may not have a complete grasp of everything. The tool heats up very quickly. It does a good job of burning wood. Since I am mostly using it on pallet wood I have to be careful not to press too hard or it will over burn and leave an impression as well. I have used most of the tips in an effort to learn. They screw on and off very easily. The kit comes with a holder/rest piece for when you need to put down the tool. At first I thought it wouldn't work, but it has every time. I still take precautions but I completely trust it to do its job. Next on my list is to purchase attachable letters and numbers to burn into wood. I'll update when I do!