A horrible monster is born: Homemade soldering iron
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Looks like it might have enough room for a house dimmer switch for a cheap variable heat system.
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Shouldn't be dangerous, the only part that I see is the blue cap holding the iron in (the light refractor should act as a good heat shield).
There should be plenty of room for a dimmer switch actually, good idea. I was also starting to think I should add a small cable snake so the cord can retract into the unit easily
There should be plenty of room for a dimmer switch actually, good idea. I was also starting to think I should add a small cable snake so the cord can retract into the unit easily
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Besides, THAT monster was born 21 years ago!
And here I thought this was just going to be a biopic. Boy was I mislead. D:
Sweet unit. Can't wait to here the horror story that's traced back to a pile of green plastic.
Sweet unit. Can't wait to here the horror story that's traced back to a pile of green plastic.
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It doesn't get that hot? Really? How long did you leave it on?
Before I saw your last post, I was going to say "Gannon, I wouldn't try plugging that in unless you've got some serious insulation/heat sinking on the inside of the case. Otherwise, I'd guess that the entire flashlight case will start melting down in under five minutes."
So yeah, I'd leave it plugged in on a stand for a while to test it before you hold it in your hand to work with it. Don't get me wrong, I'm impressed that it works. I'm just concerned for your personal safety.
Before I saw your last post, I was going to say "Gannon, I wouldn't try plugging that in unless you've got some serious insulation/heat sinking on the inside of the case. Otherwise, I'd guess that the entire flashlight case will start melting down in under five minutes."
So yeah, I'd leave it plugged in on a stand for a while to test it before you hold it in your hand to work with it. Don't get me wrong, I'm impressed that it works. I'm just concerned for your personal safety.
So will that be what's used next time we meet up instead of Marshall's gas powered one?
Really clever. Do you really not have anything like a Radio Shack up there, no irons you can take from a class, or are you just be as cheap as can be? Never-the-less it's a cool thing, even Ben might feel jealous.
Really clever. Do you really not have anything like a Radio Shack up there, no irons you can take from a class, or are you just be as cheap as can be? Never-the-less it's a cool thing, even Ben might feel jealous.
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