Worx MAKERX WX744L.9 20V Wood & Metal Crafter (Tool Only)

I am a professional handyman and I got this particular tool to do spot fixes that require soldering on site. Being a part of the Worx MakerX platform has made it easy to keep in a toolbox and have ready when I need it. The digital temperature readout is a very nice feature when using different materials.

I own two work tools that run on 12v power and they both Exceed my expectations!! Well made, light weight! Perform excellently!

First of all this tool is only useful if you already have the works battery pack and adapter. it's kind of a funny system in that it uses an 18/20 volt battery pack and a cord to make a semi cordless kind of a tool the tool itself has to be connected to the power pack by the cord but the power pack doesn't have to be plugged into the wall and use period you recharge the power pack from time to time. unfortunately it's not compatible with power packs from other brands of cordless tools. The solder iron itself is quite nice and it has a good adjustable temperature with readout period it also includes a number of tips, but it's disappointing that the tips are just shipped in a little plastic bag and you have to figure out how to store them in the tool without losing anything. You can see a picture of the tool and it's bag of goodies.

Such a nifty little crafting tool! So far, I've used the wood burner to make customized wooden gift tags for my friends and family. My partner loves using the metal crafting aspect for soldering all of his MacGyver projects. I can see how this could be a fun tool for a family crafting activity!

Lousy instructions. Silicone sleeve kind of nice. Love how fast it heats up and the portability of the charging hub and battery. No need for an outlet, unless you need to recharge the battery.

I have been an electronics hobbyist, engineer and home fixit guy for over fifty years. I've used and owned a lot of soldering equipment from simple "stick" irons to professional soldering stations. My personal station at home is a Weller WT-1 base and a WT P90 soldering pen. This portable iron (and "hobby" hot pen) from Worx does not do quite the job that the Weller does, but that's only if you are near a wall socket. If you are doing remote repairs, creating something while on station or camping, or anywhere or time you do not have line power, this is a great tool. I found the it heats right up to usable temp faster than any of my old AC powered "stick" irons. It is almost as quick as my Weller station. The digital readout on the side of the Worx pen is easy to read and seems accurate. I didn't measure the temperature separately, by the way, I just set it to 740°F to rapidly melt my solder onto the heated wire joint as shown in my uploaded photo. It worked great and the recovery time after touching a wire or other heat conductor is on par with other good irons.An alternative to this kind of soldering pen might be an all-in-one soldering iron with the batteries in the handle. I have found that those lack the power that this set has - they just don't heat up as fast or stay hot when touched to a heavier wire. Also, this set has versatility in that you can put a larger battery on the hub and have more capacity than if you are using batteries in the handle of other portable irons.This is a great portable battery powered tool that is not compromised in its performance.

If you have the MakerX hub and 20v battery, this tool is a great addition to do woodburning, soldering and other "crafting" things. I do appreciate some woodburning but I am mostly using this for soldering, and the fact that it's battery powered means I can keep this in my MakerX storage bag along with the other tools I have and take it anywhere.The crafting tool has a digital display and is temperature adjustable. It adjusts from just warm to extremely hot. I have no problem soldering with this tool even with medium thickness solder on fairly large gauge wire. The heat setting is done on the handle, not via the hub like the other tools. You keep the dial at minimum and then set the heat where you want it. There's a little stand to set the tool on while it heats up. I didn't find a way to flip the display. I solder with my left hand and at first I had to move it to my right hand to adjust the temperature but the display is perfectly readable upside down and once I got used to it, I was able to adjust it that way. A silicone sleeve is included to help prevent burns, it goes over the end and covers all but just the tip of the iron.The tool has a nice quality feel and is well worth getting if you already have the battery and hub components. The battery lasts a long time and I've been really happy with this tool, it's one of my favorites of the MakerX series.

I like this little iron. It's been useful for all the various tasks we've tried with it so far, including repairing jewelry, and a woodburning project for a Christmas ornament.Unlike those cheap irons you get at the hardware store that are either plugged in or unplugged, you can see the temperature on this iron. I really really like that feature.Safety features include an auto shut-off if the tool is left idle and a silicone sleeve to prevent burning while in use.Keep in mind that you do have to buy the hub/flex cord for this tool, and it's sold separately so there is an added expense. Since we already own the hub/cord/battery pack from another WORX item, this was a no-brainer. I will keep adding on to our WORX MAKERX collection as these really work well and it's nice to have one battery for a whole bunch of different tools vs. a million chargers lined up with different batteries, different cords, etc.