I'm sure there are videos on ytube, maybe I'll see can find a good one. Temperature controlled soldering stations are nice, but certainly not needed. I always grab the cheap 30 watt "pencil" irons at garage sales and thrift stores, last one was $3. Some have a 15/30 watt switch, I set it to 15w for standby, reducing tip corrosion. I have a Weller soldering gun for the big stuff and a 7.5w pencil for tiny electronics.Ive been meaning to step up my game and get soldering, do you have any advice or resources on how to learn? Im specially interested in some advice regarding what soldering equipemeq to use, something good enough that doesnt cost hundreds and is available worldwide and not only stateside.
This part is important, you want an iron large enough to get it done quickly. You don't want that iron on there a couple minutes trying to melt the solder, slowly heat soaking everything. Insulation starts melting on the wire, the copper foil traces lift off the PCB, etc. etc.
Keep the tip tinned to prevent corrosion. Wipe the tip on a wet sponge to clean and re-tin.
Use only rosin core solder, acid core is for plumbing and mechanical work. I usually use 1/32" or .75mm diameter. I've always used tin/lead solder, lead free has a higher melting temp.
Had a quick look online......
60w and adjustable,
https://www.amazon.com/Soldering-Electronics-Adjustable-Temperature-Desoldering/dp/B0756VKPTB/ref=sr_1_24?keywords=soldering+iron&qid=1551746205&s=hi&sr=1-24