Microcenter maybe?

The Arlington County Library has soldering irons (follow the "Equipment List" link on that page), and you might find someone there to help you with the skill issue, too.

Awesome thanks.

Thanks, never knew they even existed… first time hearing about Microcenter!

It's a fun place, and they have a whole DIY section with microcontrollers, soldering tools, components, etc.

I reckon it's a 25-30 min drive from Arlington, IIRC

It's also a straightforward walk from the Vienna metro station. It takes about 20 minutes. If you go sometime other than in bright daylight hours, wear bright clothing, and turn your phone's flashlight on when you get to Nutley Street and Lee Highway. There are crosswalks with signals at that intersection, but I guess drivers aren't used to people actually using them? All I know is there have been way too many drivers not paying attention to pedestrians there, especially when it's not light out.

There are also a couple of buses that go from the metro station to a stop right next to the strip mall that Microcenter is in. It's a quick ride, but meshing with the bus schedule might mean that walking is still faster.

So I gave them a call and they said this wasn’t a service they offered unfortunately.

Ah, I misread your original post. If you want to get the soldering done by someone else, you'll have to go elsewhere. Microcenter carries a nice variety of tools for doing it yourself. I recommend giving it a try if you're up for it, it's a lot of fun and very rewarding!

Thanks!

While at said microcenter on nutley street one should partake in California shabu shabu tiz very very yummy.

Oooo I like Shabu Shabu. Just had Hot Pot last week so might as well keep it going… 😋🤤

20 bucks for 2 ounces of a5 waygu is always a fun way to spice up the meal. But i mostly go there to eat my feeling after i max my microcenter credit card