Question Soldering Gear / Necessary Materials

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Hey brethren

I kinda asked about this on Discord already but I thought I'd ask again. I checked the forums and found a couple possibilities for soldering irons/solder/flux, but I've never soldered anything in my life. I'll practice on a couple wiis before I start with the u10 relocation. Right now I just need to grab whatever is necessary for soldering throughout the entire project. Lemme know what looks good, or if there's something I didn't mention, let me know.
I'd like it to be not crazy expensive, but I mostly want whatever will work for a complete beginner.

IRONS:

Weller WLC100:
https://www.amazon.com/Weller-WLC10...ie=UTF8&qid=1499829140&sr=1-1&keywords=Weller
People recommend this one on a budget, but I also hear that hot air works super well for desoldering.

Hakko FX888D:
https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FX888D...d=1&keywords=hakko+888d&qid=1585963858&sr=8-2
I hear this one is super reputable, but it's pretty expensive, and it's not hot air. However, its reviews are amazing.

X-Tronic 3020:
https://www.amazon.com/X-Tronic-302...592&sr=1-1&keywords=xtronic+soldering+station
This one's a bit cheaper, with good reviews, and looks pretty good.

HOT AIR STATIONS/2 in 1's:

https://www.amazon.com/YIHUA-Solder...s=2+in+1+hot+air+rework&qid=1585966126&sr=8-5


Edit:
What where did the rest of my thread go
 
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I'd go for an 858D over that 2 in 1 hot air station. Cheaper and they tend to die a bit less often.
 

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