I used to solder for a living and really lust after the "stations" in our tech areas. The vacuum models which do de-soldering are the cats nuts, temperature control is a must. Would love to buy that setup but $$$$. Settled for a <$100 variable temp model which does 90% of what I need.

A reasonable rig sure beats the heck out of the wood burner I used as a kid 😀.

Also have an old rechargeable unit (NiCads) and not having a cord lets you bring the heat to the project. Great option. 
Soldering electronics scale items is a skill everyone should master.

LBD needs a box like that!