Simple soldering iron timer

 I habitually forget to turn my soldering iron off when I finish using it, meaning that it ends up being left on for long periods, without being used. This is bad for the iron, and is a fire risk. So I came up with this.

Step 1 The basic idea.

 I used the Jaycar kit; 'The Flexitimer' (www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp), though you can use any sort of timer you want, in which case this is more for inspiration than anything. My requirements for this project were this:
     -The soldering iron can be turned on with the push of a very obvious button.
     -It can be turned off manually as well, with another switch.
     -If I forget to use this second switch, the iron turns off automatically after X period of time.
     -A light tells you that the iron is running.
     -The iron and timer can be separated again with ease.

Comments

[rimar2000]

I see you are as tidy as I do!

[bowlerhatman]

 Yep, I'm what they call a 'neat freak'. Maximum sarcasm intended.