INSANELY HOT DIY Hot Air Soldering iron @ 15 Volts DC and 3.5 amps...PART II

Step 4 Scooter handle was just ideal to hold everything.

I wanted a larger housing to hold the element in place with the idea of isolating the heating element from the metal main casing. It was not to be too large and not too small. I butchered this scooter handle from my parts shed and began to start work.