Comfortable grip pencil soldering iron is perfect for building several electronic projects or light repair work. The tips on these do not last as long as our soldering station tips G22784 - Variable Temperature Soldering Iron Station. You can file the tip several times to extend use, but basically the iron is meant to be replaced after building several kits. If this meets your needs, it is a cost effective way to build several kits.Note: We do not offer any replacement tips for this soldering iron.