DIY Soldering Iron Stand

Use a coathanger, wire cutter, and ingenuity to make a soldering iron stand.

  • Author: Matt Mets
  • Time required: 10 minutes
  • Difficulty: Easy
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This project demonstrates a simple soldering iron stand that you can build using a piece of thick wire and some basic tools. It could come in handy as a quick replacement for a lost stand, or you can go crazy and make a really pretty one to decorate your desk. Thanks to Mitch Altman for the idea!

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  • Find a coat hanger. Thinner metal is easier to work with. Cut a 10" section of wire off of it.

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  • Bend the wire at a 90 degree angle, about 1/3 of the way along the wire.

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  • Bend the longer side into a circle, oriented so that the shorter side points straight into the air (perpendicular to the table, for you geometry whizzes).

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  • Make a 120 degree bend in the straight side, pointed towards the middle of the circle. Make a second 60 degree bend in it directly above the center of the circle, so that it forms a v that the soldering iron can sit in.

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  • Thats it! Try it out with your soldering iron. Enjoy the convenience of a strong soldering stand!

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  • Optional: Experiment with different wire shapes. I made a fish, what will you make?

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Required Tools

WIRE STRIPPER 20-30AWG

$9.95

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