Soldering iron recomendation wanted

[joebloggs]

Just one point to add, maybe you already considered. Use a good soldering tin with a few per cent flux inside. Only this makes the solder to float around the wires the way it should, breakes the oxidated surfaces. And be very quick as the flux vaporizes within seconds. If you wait too long it might appear as if there is too less heat. Fried tin doesn't float at all.
(Hope I got the wording right ..)

I was using a separate flux but the problem was one of heat. At no point did the wire become hot enough to melt the soldier, it would melt if it touched the iron but thats it.

TBh I was begining to worry about my technique but after making sure everything was clean, the joint had plenty of flux to help the soldier flow etc, I came to the conclusion that Draper soldiering irons are only fit for the bin.

May come in handy for plastic welding I suppose.....