How to make a Soldering Iron stand
by Michael
(Australia)
Soldering Iron Stand
I have a great way to make your own soldering iron stand from a piece of tin.
The first thing to do is cut a piece of flat tin into a 6" x 4" rectangle with either tin snips or a jig saw, don't forget to wear your safety goggles when using the jig saw.
Once your rectangle has been cut, cut a 1" wide strip directly down the middle of the rectangle, 3" long.
Next is to cut a V from the top of that strip so your soldering iron has somewhere to sit.
These soldering iron stands are good because the overhang of tin catches any solder that might drip off the tip and is big enough that you can screw it to your work surface so it won't move.
Happy stained glassing,
Michael
