Introduction: Simple Solder Dispenser Pen for ~$2
Here is just how to make a simple solder dispenser for next to nothing.
This is my first instructable.
Now sometimes a large spool of solder is a bit big for most tasks. And if you don't have a solder dispenser this instructable is for you. It's simple and almost free.
Tools: Wire cutters
Materials: A cheap pen
2ft of solder
Step 1: Take Apart the Pen
Fist thing we need to do is take apart the pen.
Remove the end cap, the ink and the lid.
Step 2: Wrapping the Pen Ink With Solder
Now wrap the solder around the ink. Don't wrap it too tightly otherwise it will be hard to pull off.
Step 3: Taking the Solder Off the Pen and Put It in the Pen Body
Slide the solder off the ink tube and put it in the pen body. Your almost done.
Step 4: Finishing Touches
Now recap the end of the pen.
Step 5: Done!
you are now finished
10 Comments
12 years ago on Introduction
That is genius, digger. Thank you for an instructable from the old school: brilliant tip, widely useful and no CNC machine required.
10 years ago on Step 5
For Stained Glass I'd either use bar solder or off the roll also. For electronics at the work bench I usually use the roll also, but when I have to do electronics/ electrical away from the work bench a handy dispenser like this is great. I've been looking for something to make a dispencer out of and now I know how. Thank You.
10 years ago on Introduction
Cool.
11 years ago on Introduction
For solder free LED Light Bulbs on AC Mains as well as DC / 9V projects using wire connectors, see my IBles...
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ketan
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11 years ago on Introduction
THANKs..... think it's good in your hand better than the stock one...:)
11 years ago on Introduction
Simple yet elegant. Truly inspiration at its best.
11 years ago on Step 5
I really don't see the need for this device. I solder in stained class and I can adequately feed off thee spool.
Reply 11 years ago on Step 5
Can you fit a solder reel in your pocket?
You can defeat the purpose of a portabe gas iron and carry a solder reel when all you need is one of these. Potability. And the thing is, if you can't find a solder reel and you make a lot of these solder dispensers, you can just get one and solder.
There is no need for TV in this world and same goes with magazines etc. There is no need for many things in this world. Some just make life easier, just like this one.
Reply 11 years ago on Step 5
Well said.
11 years ago on Step 5
Aces. Pure Aces.