In the process of working with a soldering iron, a special stand is required. The soldering iron cannot be simply left on a table or some other surface. In this capacity, as a rule, any object suitable in the house is used. If you try a little, you can make a soldering iron stand yourself. Such a device will be cheaper and will be adapted to the needs of the master.
How to make a do-it-yourself soldering iron stand? To make it, first of all, it is necessary to make a stable base from a material that does not conduct heat well. To work, you need the following tools and materials:
From chipboard sheet cut out a rectangular workpiece, grind the sides with emery paper, rounding the corners. Next, four rubber legs are made, which can be cut from a piece of rubber or a cork from chemical test tubes. The legs are screwed to the base with self-tapping screws.
A hook is bent from a long strip of iron with pliers, which serves to install the heating part of the soldering iron. From one edge of the stand, an iron strip with a hook is fixed with bolts. To securely fix the structural elements, you need to pre-drill holes in the chipboard workpiece.
Soldering iron pen holder can be made from any part with a suitable recess ... It is bolted to the edge of the music stand... Closer to heating element install the solder holder in the same way. To do this, use a metal plate from old radio components or other consumable material.
At the place of soldering, you can melt a piece of tin, which is heated during operation. Thus, a convenient and versatile device is obtained. Rubber feet give the structure stability and prevent damage to the table surface.
The simplest fixture can be made from thick wire. It is a cone spring that is attached to a stable base. A piece of wire, approximately 30 cm long, is wound onto the tool. An eyelet is made at the end for attaching to the stand. For the spring, you can use a thin clothes hanger.
The base is assembled from any suitable object - tin can, unnecessary details from household appliances or a piece of plywood, etc. A hole is pre-drilled in the workpiece, where a spring is attached with a bolt.
In another version of the design, rectangular holders with recesses for a soldering iron are made from wire using pliers. They are fixed on both sides to the base made of chipboard or wooden block... The soldering station can be equipped with containers for tin or rosin, storage box small parts, which is glued with special glue.
Soldering iron stand with magnifying glass. To make it easier to work with small parts, a special stand with a flexible holder ("third hand") is installed on the stand. It can be used to fix various equipment: a magnifying glass, a backlight lamp and other tools. The holder is fixed with hinges, which allows the device to be rotated in different directions. All parts of the holder are made of metal elements to ensure the stability of the structure.
To work, you need a cover from a computer power supply and the following tools:
- scissors for metal;
- ruler or vernier caliper;
- file or sandpaper;
- marker.
We mark with a marker the approximate dimensions of the workpiece on the part from the computer (width 60 mm, height 35 mm). A stand is cut out according to the marked marks, then grooves are made on the sides, where the tool is installed. For safe work sharp edges of the product are processed with a file or sandpaper. Thus, a homemade soldering iron stand can be made in 15 minutes.
A computer's power supply can turn into a mobile device. Such a device is a box or case, inside which there are compartments for soldering, rosin, a clip for circuits and other small parts. The wire holder attaches to the outside and folds easily over the top of the pencil case.
The product is simple to manufacture and does not require special materials... For the holders, fuse jaws are used, which are attached to a base made of a wooden block or PCB. The distance between the holders is set in accordance with the size of the soldering tool. The fuses are screwed into pre-drilled holes with self-tapping screws.
If you urgently need a soldering iron, you can quickly make a stand out of screws or nails. V wooden base nails are driven in crosswise. This design is quite stable and holds the tool well.
You don't need any special knowledge or skills to make a homemade soldering iron stand. For work, improvised materials are often used that can be found in any home. Hand-made devices are simple and easy to use.
Many of us work with radio components, some professionally, some at the level of a radio amateur, but this is not important, since soldering something is interesting and fascinating process, and everyone has a soldering iron for this, and, of course, what kind of stand, or is it simple cover rolled from a can, or bought in a store already finished structure, nevertheless, all these devices simplify our work, the more convenient it is done, the easier it is to work. For these purposes, it was decided to do something universal, good helper with good functionality, and at the same time use the material and mechanisms common in everyday life, which, if desired, will not be difficult to find. And now I will tell you how to do it.
Initially, I wanted to do something simple, namely a holder for a soldering iron with a temperature controller, since the soldering iron was overheating, but when it started, it could not stop. I did all the necessary adaptations gradually, and therefore new and new ideas arose every time.
So, we need:
Material:
Chipboard board;
Bolts of different diameters;
Screws, self-tapping screws;
Wing Nut (10 pcs.);
Crocodiles (3 pcs.);
Door hinge (1 pc.);
Unnecessary flashlight;
3 motors (2 from the printer, 1 loose from the machine);
4 LEDs (3.5 volts);
5 switches;
Collet;
Small sharpening attachment (from the engraver kit);
Helium paste (adapter for the nozzle);
Wires;
Soldering iron;
3 corrugated pipes (from a gas lighter);
Cigarette case;
Tin coil;
Socket;
Doorhandle;
4 meters of cable;
2 power supplies (from a 5 volt phone charger and a 9 volt router);
Self-adhesive film, edge;
Black paint;
Tool:
Soldering iron;
Glue gun;
Chisel;
Scissors for metal.
So, let's begin
We take a chipboard board, mark it out and cut it out in an L-shaped shape, the dimensions are attached.
At a specially selected place we mark and cut out holes for pushbutton switches (4 pcs.).
In order to conveniently place our devices, and they knew how to be regulated, double L-shaped levers, cut from sheet metal, were made for each individually.
The cheapest soldering iron stand was purchased.
And now we are going to refine it!
It was decided to make 2 crocodile holders, for this we drill 2 holes on the sides, take steel wire, and push through the bottom.
Next, we bring the ends to the top, level them with each other, bend them so that they look solid? we take 2 corrugated tubes taken from a gas lighter, put on a wire, and then we attach a crocodile on each side, as well as drill a hole in the saucer, in order to screw it tightly to the surface of the board, as a result we get.
We make the third vertical crocodile, bend it this way.
It is attached to the bottom of the stand.
It was decided to make a mini drill, as well as a sharpener for small parts. For this, 2 unnecessary motors were taken from the printer.
A sharpening attachment was attached to the motor using an adapter from a helium pen. The motor itself was fixed to the found metal form, in this way so that it could stand upright.
In order to be able to work at night, we make lighting from an unnecessary flashlight, in my case of this type.
We remove the unnecessary, and leave only the part with the LED.
In order for the lantern to move up and down, an adapter (cover) was taken, a through hole was drilled, a long bolt was inserted, holders were cut out, and everything was clamped with a wing nut, thus.
Sometimes you have to work in hot weather, so I wanted to add such a nice little thing as a fan. We take the most common motor and make a case for it. The broken charger from nokia fit optimally in size. We cut off the plug, take out the core and cut out a place for the motor.
The wires were soldered, assembled it looks like this.
In order to be able to solder small elements, we take a magnifying glass, remove the excess and make a backlight using 4 LEDs of 5 volts, and fix it with a glue gun.
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We fix everything in place and get it.
We put on the switch.
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We cut out two plates, bend them in the shape of a slingshot, drill, and thread a long bolt, this is how it all looks.
We attach to the body of our mini drill, in this way.
In order for the stand to be used anywhere, we add 4 meters of cable and the usual doorknob to rewind it.
We drill 2 holes for the plug.
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We drill 4 holes for fastening, we make partitions.
We add up everything you need.
We make the main holder for the soldering iron, pen and tip.
Cut out 2 plates, bend, fasten to door hinge, and from below to the board itself.
The door hinge is needed so that when unwinding the cable, we can remove the soldering iron to the side, and it does not interfere with us.
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Since the soldering iron was very overheating, and it was almost impossible to solder at the same time, it was decided to make a temperature regulator, having looked at the diagrams, etc., I decided that it would be easier to buy an inexpensive dimmer (dimmer) of this type.
Having disassembled it, and having cut out a place for the board in the board, brought 2 wires to the bottom, left one half of the case, and drilled a hole in the middle for the regulator wheel.
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Fixed to the board with 2 self-tapping screws.
I will lay out the connection diagram below.
In order to be able to work in one place, as well as for convenience, we put an outlet, which makes it possible to connect glue gun, phone charging, etc. things.
We make such a stand where you can put a jar of flux, or something else. Carved from an old watch case.
When all the fixtures are ready and painted black, glue the self-adhesive tape to the surface of the board. Was chosen light color, since on such a surface all the details are clearly distinguishable, side faces pasted over with an edge.
Every radio amateur or just a beginner in this business knows how to work with a soldering iron, and a stand is needed for its convenient use. It is in this article that I will talk about how to make a homemade budget soldering iron stand.
In order to assemble our stand you will need:
* A chipboard sheet, 18 mm thick, can be thicker, but I think this is the most optimal thickness.
* 4 self-tapping screws 20 mm and 4 smaller bolts.
* Sandpaper coarse-grained.
* A couple of rubber stoppers from chemical test tubes.
* Hacksaw for metal.
* Phillips screwdriver or screwdriver.
* A thin screwdriver, an awl will also work.
* Pliers.
* Iron plate.
* Metal mount from the antenna.
* A tin can from an old receiver that covers the board.
* A spring from a fountain pen.
* The soldering iron itself for testing.
The first step is to sand the already cut chipboard sheet. We sand thoroughly and give the edges a rounded look. We bring the blank for the stand to this look. The photo shows which workpiece was before grinding, and which after.
Thinking that many commercial stands are so simple that they do not have legs, it was decided to make rubber legs for their stand.
We cut the rubber plugs taken from chemical test tubes with a hacksaw for metal, make their thickness the same with sandpaper, if it was not possible to cut exactly.
After that, we screw a 20 mm self-tapping screw into each leg.
And in the previously prepared hole we twist the leg with the screw.
We fasten the first leg.
Similarly, we fasten the second, third and fourth. With the legs sorted out, now the stand will not go anywhere and will not scratch the table.
The next thing I did was bent the iron plate in the shape of a hook, like in the photo.
Using a screwdriver for small parts, I made a hole for two bolts that will hold this hook.
We tighten the bolts, as we see the hook holds well.
Trying on how the soldering iron will sit.
Using pliers, bend off one edge of the hook, it should look something like this.
So, the heating part of the soldering iron is not going anywhere now, so we move on to the back of the soldering iron, or rather to the handle.
I decided to make this holder out of a long-lying antenna mount, there are already holes there.
There is also a notch where the soldering iron handle fits well.
We fasten this mount with two screws.
And now the soldering place, since you need to take tin from somewhere, for convenience we will make it closer to the soldering iron tip.
I punched a hole in the plate, which I took out of the radio, and screwed a bolt into it, he securely pressed it to the stand.
From ballpoint pen, which had just ended, I took off the spring and decided to put it on our hook, first bent one end of it, then made a hole in the stand board with a screwdriver and ran this end of the spring there, and at the top I soldered it to the hook.
The stand is almost ready, the next thing I did was melt the tin at the soldering point, now, if necessary, you can heat this place and tin the wires there.
A little background. Long wanted do normal soldering iron stand but didn't know where to start. Recently I came across a cover (from which I don't remember exactly), which long time lay in a box.
She gave me the idea of the design.
To make the stand, I used:
- "unknown" cover (stand);
- plywood;
- wooden glazing bead;
- self-tapping screws;
- nails;
Work description
To begin with, I removed everything unnecessary from the lid.
On the sides were left "tongues", which will play the role of fastening.
Then 3 planks were cut out of plywood. Since the bottom of the lid is not even, the backing was cut out for easy attachment to the base. 
Out of three sawn-out boards:
- the largest is the base of the entire structure;
- the other two are the same. One will be equipped with a mount for a soldering iron, in the other I made holes in which cans of fluxes for soldering will fit. I also made holes in the substrate in the shape of the bottom of the lid.
I drilled holes in the "tongues". After that, I screwed two identical planks to them on the self-tapping screws.
In order to prevent the jars with fluxes from falling through, a small plank was cut out of the plywood, and two small glazing beads were cut to the plank.
I nailed this plank on nails to the base, placing sawed-out glazing beads under it.
A partition was cut out of the tin into the lid. From the tin that was cut off from the lid, I bent the stand on which the soldering iron will rest. The partition was screwed to the base through the holes in the cover. I screwed the stand to the board without holes.
Under the plate on which the soldering iron will lie, I sawed out 2 glazing beads and nailed them onto the nails.
I placed a sponge in the part of the lid with a partition. Cellulose sponge for washing dishes. The sponges that are sold specifically for cleaning the soldering iron tip are no different from cellulose sponges for washing dishes, only in size and price. Dish sponges are much larger and cheaper in price. This sponge was purchased at a hardware store for 30 rubles.
Was removed from the sponge Bottom part... I also cut it to fit the lid.
Modern soldering irons are highly efficient popular tools used for tinning and soldering elements, as well as melting solder and then applying it to areas of parts that are soldered to each other.
A do-it-yourself soldering iron stand is quite easy to do, making the operation of the tool safe and convenient.
All produced to date by domestic and foreign manufacturers soldering irons differ in power indicators and their design features, which affects the choice of the type, size and shape of the stand.
Rod-type models have ceramic and coil heaters.
The second option is more practical and durable, but has a fairly long warm-up time. A ceramic soldering iron heats up much faster, but it needs careful operation and the most careful attitude, therefore a high-quality stand allows you to prevent unwanted shocks or failure of the device.
The material for the traditional stand is also selected taking into account the power indicators of the soldering tool:
- 3-10 W models are used in the wiring of the smallest microcircuits;
- devices 20-40 W belong to the category of household and amateur radio;
- 60-100 W devices are used most often in automotive services and are involved in the desoldering of thick cables;
- Soldering irons 100-250 W are used in the sealing of dishes, they easily solder radiators and other large-sized metal.
The most powerful soldering irons are bulky tools that require particularly reliable and sturdy stands. Convenient and multifunctional stand makes work safe, and the presence of a voltage regulator prevents overheating of the soldering iron in conditions long-term work with the device.
The device connected to the power grid quickly warms up to 250-300 ° C, therefore it is placed on a special stand or inserted into it, after which it is located on the edge of the working surface.
How to make a do-it-yourself soldering iron stand?
Today retail outlets implemented simply great amount a wide variety of devices, including simple holders and entire complexes called soldering stations. Availability minimum quantity tools and materials, as well as a small amount of effort and time, allows you to independently make a convenient and practical durable stand for almost any type of soldering iron.
Materials (edit)
As the required minimum materials for self-made coasters can be considered:
- a stable and non-combustible base with legs, made of any materials that do not conduct heat well and are safe to work with;
- supports for stacking or inserting a soldering iron;
- a special container filled with rosin (flux).
Simple homemade stand
The most demanded auxiliary "options" of the design can be represented by a reliable platform for tinning, a tank for solder and a device for cleaning the tip.
When choosing elements that are supposed to be used in the manufacture of a do-it-yourself soldering iron stand, preference should be given only to high-strength, non-toxic and durable materials.
Tool
The set of tools may vary depending on design features the basis and materials used in the work on the construction - a hacksaw for wood and metal, wire cutters, screwdrivers, construction knife, marking and measuring tool.
Simple stand option
The most budgetary, simple and common, so-called amateur option, is a design with a metal wire mount for the device. In this case, the cone spring of the holder is fixed to a wooden or ceramic base. Often the wire is replaced with thin metal clothes hangers.
Homemade mobile designs for a soldering iron are often made from sheet metal obtained from a broken computer power supply. Such original base is intended primarily for use by people who regularly perform soldering work outside the home. Distinctive feature this model offers sufficient usability and functionality, as well as compact size and the ability to transport the base in a small bag or simple pocket.
Stand on the work surface
Any most simple coasters can become more convenient if the design is supplemented with some auxiliary elements, represented by a metal sponge for cleaning the tip, a holder for soldering, containers for tin and rosin.
Stand with energy saving circuit
The main disadvantage of the soldering iron is the duration of the initial heating and the need to keep the device turned on even when performing periodic soldering, which has an extremely negative effect on the consumption of electrical energy. Among other things, overheating of the device is accompanied by oxidation of the tip and solder.
Thanks to the use of a simple circuit that is installed on the base, it becomes possible to save energy.
For self-production, you need to prepare:
- a diode with a maximum forward current corresponding to the power of the device;
- microswitch with the required current on the contacts;
- electrical outlet;
- electric cord with a standard plug;
- indicator for mains voltage.
The socket and microswitch are traditionally located in the side of the made base, not far from the soldering iron.
Manufacturing technology:
- installation of a diode in the body of the socket;
- connecting the diode to the socket without taking into account the polarity;
- connecting the power cord to another socket and free diode input;
- parallel connection of normally closed contacts of the microswitch to a diode;
- insulation of the diode and all connections;
- installation of a microswitch on a movable arm.
The device, installed on a stand, with its mass squeezes the lever part of the bracket, which is accompanied by switching the microswitch and opening its contacts. In this case, the power is reduced by half, and the voltage is controlled by an indicator.
As a rule, the operation of a stand with an electric energy saving circuit requires control of the soldering iron shutdown after the end of the work.
Connecting a soldering iron across a bridge
This version of the circuit helps to stabilize the work electrical appliance in conditions of voltage surges and surges in electrical network... In this case, the diode is replaced by a diode bridge having an electrolytic smoothing capacitor at the output.
Materials for manufacturing are presented:
- diodes with the required indicators of nominal forward current values - 4 pieces;
- an electrolytic capacitor of 40.0 μF and 350 V or more - 1 piece;
- microswitches or a group of contacts normally closed from the relay - 2 pieces;
- power cord with plug;
- voltage indicator.
Regulator with triac and diode bridge
DIY manufacturing technology:
- close the contacts with a dielectric cover;
- connect the diodes of the bridge to one disconnected pair of contacts;
- connect a capacitor to the second pair of contacts.
The operating position of the power supply is characterized by the supply of voltage through the bridge and typical smoothing by means of a capacitor.
Shape, dimensions and design features the models depend on the elements used, and the manufacture of the movable arm that switches the contacts is carried out by means of a relay, carefully removed windings and a core.
Soldering iron stand with power control
A distinctive feature of the design is the presence of a built-in power regulator, which makes it possible to regulate the heating temperature of the soldering iron.
Materials and tools for manufacturing are presented:
- radio components;
- Chipboard sheet;
- high-strength plastic;
- tin elements;
- fasteners and clamps;
- metal sponge;
- rubber parts;
- adhesive composition;
- drill and cutter;
- soldering iron;
- construction hairdryer.
DIY soldering iron stand manufacturing technology with power regulator:
- assembling the power control board in accordance with the above diagram;
- production of a plastic blank for the body of the board using a construction hair dryer;
- production of a tin box with soldered corners;
- making a tin box for metal brush for stripping the sting;
- assembly of a stop for an electrical device;
- soldering the bolt to the clamp as a "third hand";
- production of a stand base from a chipboard sheet;
- a cut on the base by means of a recess cutter;
- placement of rosin melted with a construction hair dryer in the recess;
- fixation metal box, stand and clamp;
- screwing the board and fixing the case.
On final stage manufacture, a box for an iron brush is screwed on, and anti-slip rubber feet are fixed with glue on the back of an already finished stand.
To make the operation of the ready-made stand as comfortable and safe as possible, it is necessary to mark the adjustment of the power indicators on the board of the device.
Conclusion
At self-assembly multifunctional stand, you need to remember that the operation of soldering irons that differ in power indicators is accompanied by the display different meanings on the indicator assembled according to the scheme for measuring the current consumed by the device. This feature is not always convenient to use, therefore, experts recommend replacing the indicator element in the circuit with a voltmeter, and preferring the assembly of the KTs405a type to the traditional diode bridge.