Tried one of the cheapy things like a soldering iron, stay away they are crap.
Tried a good un and couldn't get on with it, it's a thing you can either do or not I think.
Woody is good with his I am sure he will be along to give the benefit of his experience.
I would suggest you have a go with what you think about buying before parting with hard earned.
There is always a bunch of old women at the shows playing with fire have a go at that then decide init?