This adjustable sixty watt electric soldering iron is a great addition to my tools. There have been many times i needed thjis to fix something and didn't have it, well now I do! I like that it backs off on the electricity when it gets to temperature, so I know that I am not wasting electricity while I am preppiong something for the soldering iron. It has an easy to grip handle, that does not get hot and burn my fingers, (also a great plus!) It melst my solder just fine! I do not reccomend that you put it on a plastic plate to rest, as it will melt that! I use this for my crafts too and it is perfect for what I need it for! Simple to use and made well.