Soldering tools

[Vlabguy1]

Any recommendations on a start up set for a newbie?
Soldering, desoldering pump, basic components, meters?

I use a Weller soldering station.. I only use Weller and have been using them for 20+ years with out fail.

Model # is WES51

https://youtu.be/idqV8RmiPQc

That is me

[Vlabguy1]

I still use an older Weller station, but if I were buying a new station today, I would buy a Hakko. I usually prefer a wick to a sucker, but it depends on the individual problem.
Here's a link to ideas for surface mount soldering:

http://store.curiousinventor.com/guides/Surface_Mount_Soldering/Tools

Suckers and braid...both have their uses, so get both

[Vlabguy1]

Any recommendations on a start up set for a newbie?
Soldering, desoldering pump, basic components, meters?

If you can wait .. I’ll take a few pics of my stuff at work on Monday... iron, solder, solder sucker, braid, meter, vise etc.  If you are interested.

RH

[Vlabguy1]

Posted a few images of my set-up but they came out like crap..so will have to figure something out ..before I repost them.

[Vlabguy1]

Any recommendations on a start up set for a newbie?
Soldering, desoldering pump, basic components, meters?

Sorry for the late images..