Reddit reviews Vastar Wood Burning Kit, Adjustable Temperature Soldering Pyrography Woodburning Pen
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60/40 rosin core should be good.
Alpha Fry AT-31604 60-40 Rosin Core Solder (4 Ounces) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00030AP48/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_BhXXzbASH0FHM
Use solder wick and a wide tip to clean the old solder off
NTE Electronics SW02-10 No-Clean Solder Wick, #4 Blue, .098" Width, 10' Length https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0195UVWJ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9eXXzb1S3RHKS
Use lots flux. Coat the area before you use the wick and again before you solder. It helps bond the solder to the metal.
MG Chemicals No Clean Flux Paste, 10 ml Syringe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00425FUW2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mgXXzbTRM5G78
A good iron helps so very much. This is what I have
Weller WES51 Analog Soldering Station https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BRC2XU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_RiXXzb76H6WDS
However this should do for occasional use
Vastar 60W 110V Welding Soldering Iron with Adjustable Temperature Dial, 5pcs Interchangeable Different Soldering Iron Tips and Solder Tube for Soldering Repaired Usage, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071RCB7KB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_slXXzbQRJVVZ2
When you are done clean with 90% or above isopropyl alcohol and let dry before you use.
Watch some videos on how to use the wick. Its a great tool to have and works so much better than the crappy suckers.