Likewise Ive always or mostly used Wellers over the years and minor niggles now and then but being active 8 to 10 hrs a day in the workshop they stood up very well.Metcals! Hmm tried one on lone and went back to supplier in a week didn't rate it at all. Had some good and bad Pace ventures but Hakko have always scored well. Tad expensive to get a full rig but great kit