Cheap Efficient Soldering Iron Stand

I bought myself a soldering iron and wire (because I got it cheap on ebay), but somehow could not get a stand for the same.

My search at the local market was not very fruitful, as most places that did have it quoted a price which was exorbitant for the quality of the item.

So I decided to use the soldering iron and meticulously rest it on random items, like fire proof electric tape, until I accidentally swung the iron and burnt its own wire. That was when I decided that I would have to make something myself... for myself.

I pulled out a toy from my childhood. Most of the parts had been lost over the years, but I still had the parts needed for my "project". My choice was made for me particularly because I needed it to be in complete metal.

Referring the chart, I pulled out the following items

• SQ-25: 1pc of a metal board for the base
• Screw: 12pc of 1/4" long screws + nuts
• A-11: 2pc of a long metal strip
• AB-2: 4pc of L-bracket with a varying screw slot
• AB-3: 1pc of U-bracket
• AUB-5: 1pc... This I could have done without, but used it because, well, I had it!!!

Apart from this, I needed the usual

• Screwdriver
• Spanner
• Electric tape

Assemble the module in the manner shown and angle the head with respect to the weight of the soldering Iron.

I attached Two extra screws on the base to balance the module.

Cap the head of the assembly with the fire proof electric tape for added safety.

You now have an efficient stand for a Soldering Iron