Soldering a potentiometer doesn’t require many tools. This tool is not costly. In this “How to solder a potentiometer” guide we are using the following tools:
- soldering iron
- wire strippers
- wire cutters
- heat-gun
- third-hand tools (also called helping hand tool)
- fume absorber (also known as fume extractor)
There are several different kinds of wire strippers on the market in the USA, with the cost ranging from five dollars to over a hundred dollars.
The most popular in the USA
Weller WE1010 solder station
Hakko FX-888D soldering station
Weller WLC100 (cheap solder iron)