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Laser Gas Soldering kit 3410 Price: £36.44 Rating: ★★★★★ Contact: 01926 815000, www.lasertools.co.uk

THE Laser is the best-equipped iron here; its flip-lid box includes four tips, solder and a sponge. The instructions didn’t advise how to solder and it’s a pity there’s no electronic ignition; you use a match or a cigarette lighter. It didn’t get as hot as the Draper, but 80 deg C was plenty and, crucially, constant. This made soldering our joins easy and it was just as good when stitching the bumper. As it’s gas-powered, there are no real restrictions; no cable or charging time to allow for, just connect the butane cylinder and carry on.