How To Make SOLDERING IRON Using 12V Charger?

Here Is Our Final Result:

12V Soldering Iron Made At Home



Materials Used:

10 Ohm Resistor, Soldering Tip, 12v Charger and Fiberglass Sleeving.


Now let's get started

STEP 1 Prepare 10 Ohms Resistor*

* will be used as a heating element inside a soldering tip 10 Ohms Resistor. Pic 1

10 Ohms Resistor. Pic 2

10 Ohms Resistor. Pic 3

10 Ohms Resistor. Pic 4

10 Ohms Resistor. Pic 5


STEP 2 Resistor Wiring

Soldering Iron Resistor Wiring. Pic 6

Soldering Iron Resistor Wiring. Pic 7

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STEP 3 Mounting of Heat Resistant (Fiber Glass) Tube

Soldering Iron Fiber Glass Tube Mounting. Pic 11

Soldering Iron Fiber Glass Tube Mounting. Pic 12

Soldering Iron Fiber Glass Tube Mounting. Pic 13


STEP 4 Insert Resistor Into Soldering Tip

Insert Resistor Into Soldering Tip of Solering Iron. Pic 14

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Insert Resistor Into Soldering Tip. Pic 16

This might not be a crazy build but this is a great way to learn for yourself or teach your child how to make a real Soldering Iron while staying at home.


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