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soldering gun ![click to hear : soldering gun click to hear : soldering gun](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Electric tool that is more powerful than a soldering iron; it uses finishing metal with a low melting point, such as lead, to join parts.
cord sleeve ![click to hear : cord sleeve click to hear : cord sleeve](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Protective casing around the cable to lessen twisting and prevent wear.
housing ![click to hear : housing click to hear : housing](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Case enclosing and protecting the device’s mechanism.
pistol grip handle ![click to hear : pistol grip handle click to hear : pistol grip handle](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Part shaped like a pistol grip so the wrist remains straight while holding the tool.
on-off switch ![click to hear : on-off switch click to hear : on-off switch](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
heating element ![click to hear : heating element click to hear : heating element](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Electrical resistor that quickly heats the tip.
tip ![click to hear : tip click to hear : tip](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Metal part forming the end of the gun, used to heat a solder.
solder ![click to hear : solder click to hear : solder](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Metal wire that, by fusing over a joint, joins two parts.
soldering iron ![click to hear : soldering iron click to hear : soldering iron](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Electric tool with a tip for heating a solder, used to join parts that can take only weak mechanical pressure.