Electronics Soldering Mobile Workshop
Intro: Electronics Soldering Mobile Workshop
As occasional electronics enthusiasts, we like to solder kits, or try to repair things.
We do not have a dedicated place for soldering, and are each time chasing after our essential stuff:
This post shows how it got turned into a mobile electronics workshop.
We do not have a dedicated place for soldering, and are each time chasing after our essential stuff:
- The soldering iron
- Small tools, multimeter
- Parts and supplies
- A good light
- An extension cord
This post shows how it got turned into a mobile electronics workshop.
STEP 1: Needed Stuff
- Cheap toolbox with drawers
- Mini neon light
- Power strip
- Extension chord
- Small hinges
- Aluminum bar
- Small bolts+washers+nuts (M3 is okay), or rivets
STEP 2: Front Panel
Cut the plastic plate to size, to cover the front side (drawers). Install hinges, using small bolts+washers+nuts (M3 is okay), or rivets.
Bend and tighten an aluminum bar, that will serve as a bracket to maintain the front plate in open position, using the padlock holes.
Bend and tighten an aluminum bar, that will serve as a bracket to maintain the front plate in open position, using the padlock holes.
STEP 3: Neon Light
On the inner side of the front plate, install the brackets for the neon light.
When the front plate is folded down, the neon comes at the height of the middle (removed) drawer.
When the front plate is folded down, the neon comes at the height of the middle (removed) drawer.
STEP 4: Cables Compartment
In the top part, there is some room under the removable tools tray.
We'll use it for the power strip, and to store the extension cord.
The holes will allow the cable to go through the box. Another hole in the floor is for the soldering iron's cord.
We'll use it for the power strip, and to store the extension cord.
The holes will allow the cable to go through the box. Another hole in the floor is for the soldering iron's cord.
STEP 5: Parts Compartment
The top drawer is reserved for small parts.
One division is cut out, to allow the soldering iron's cord to pass.
One division is cut out, to allow the soldering iron's cord to pass.
STEP 6: Tools Tray
The top removable tray is just used (unmodified) for tools.
STEP 7: Bottom Drawer
The bottom drawer is used for the soldering iron.
STEP 8: Finished Product
It's done. Enjoy !
51 Comments
CMoz 1 year ago
Changqi Xu 5 years ago
Dear Sir/Madam,
We are looking for a mini solder iron, tip size like, 1 mm x 3 mm. Do you have anything like? Or do you know anybody who can make such a solder iron. My email, chqixu at yahoo.com. Welcome any comments and suggestions. Thank you so much.
Best regards,
CX
Ahmedfarag36 8 years ago
You are awesome man,perfect design but it depends on components' size of course and matching them together.
el_duderino 8 years ago
makeosaurus 9 years ago
eskoog1 9 years ago
5 stars great use of common items at low cost!
lorogan 9 years ago
jhawkins14 9 years ago
lorogan 9 years ago
lorogan 9 years ago
laxap 9 years ago
lorogan 9 years ago
Thank you very much for this... Where did you get the toolbox? And how much did this all cost?
SparkySolar 9 years ago
Thank you for your Instructable
Nice job.
Rima
SparkySolar 9 years ago
Thank you for your Instructable
Nice job.
Rima
electrik77 9 years ago
Very good Idea!!!!
judemo1964 9 years ago
Genial amigo, me resuelve un dolor de cabeza.
graciassssssssssssss
mtosmond 10 years ago
oakironworker 10 years ago
very clever I like it and it looks very cool
wkearney99 10 years ago
That and make sure you've got enough clearance to properly stow the cables. You don't want to have to cram them in there too tightly and have them get frayed, again to avoid the fire or electrocution risks.
I second the recommendation to allow for a magifying glass and clips setup.
A long time ago I discovered it's VERY convenient having a separate toolbox for some tasks. While it's likely better, long term, to put your tools away, for short term work it's great having different toolboxes for different tasks. I've had an electronics one for ages with everything but the soldering iron in it. Same thing with one for plumbing.
laxap 10 years ago
In practice, the plastic did not turn out to be an issue. Provided not in a closed space, the heat dissipates quite well, and, for the proof you can approach your hand from the tip by a few inches and barely sense the heat.
After usage, just let it cool down as you do usually on its holder.