{"product_id":"vintage-soviet-soldering-iron-epm-100-220-hatchet","title":"Vintage Soviet Soldering Iron EPM 100\/220 – Heavy Duty Hatchet Iron, Boxed 1989","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Soviet soldering iron is a heavy-duty electric “hatchet” iron, type EPM 100\/220, manufactured in December 1989 by the Kolomyia Production Association “Prykarpattya” in the Ukrainian SSR. It has been tested and heats up properly, and it comes as a complete set with its original case, factory manual and metal stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electric soldering iron, hatchet design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e EPM 100\/220\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kolomyia Production Association “Prykarpattya” (Коломыйское ПО «Прикарпатье»)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 1989 (12.89 in the manual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220 V; requires a step-up voltage transformer on 110 V systems (US\/Canada)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Soviet\/European vintage plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 897 g with box (approx. 1.98 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Ukrainian SSR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully tested and operational; it heats up as intended. Good vintage condition with authentic signs of time: standard surface oxidation, minor rust marks on the metal parts and heating traces from regular use. Please inspect the photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHatchet-style irons are prized for their heat retention on heavy soldering jobs such as radiators, thick wires, sheet metal and vintage electronics restoration. The original paper passport, with technical diagrams, quality control (OTK) stamps, the production date and the original Soviet price of 7 rubles, makes this a well-documented piece of late Soviet industrial history. It suits collectors of Soviet-era tools as well as anyone who wants a sturdy, old-school iron for the workbench.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEPM 100 W soldering iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal black plastic storage case with embossed graphic on the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal paper factory manual (passport) with diagrams and stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal safety stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678834557077,"sku":"EBAY-406997520630","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/vintage-soviet-soldering-iron-epm-100-220-hatchet-1.jpg?v=1791647357","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/vintage-soviet-soldering-iron-epm-100-220-hatchet","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}