Soldering Iron stand

Fig 1. Different type of soldering iron stands with
soldering iron

A soldering iron stand is a must-have piece of equipment for an electronic hobbyist, student, enthusiast and or technician.

It can help you in organizing your workplace, it can help you in preventing accidents and provides the safety of its use by minimizing the possibility of accidental burns and possible fires.

There are different types of soldering-iron stands that are available in the market as shown in (fig. 1), ranging from the simple round wound wire to a more complex design with adjustable features and all, thus, it is important to consider your specific needs and the type of work that it will be used for when buying one.

Some factors that you can consider when buying a soldering stand, includes assessing the size and weight of the soldering iron, the amount of space that it will occupy in your work area, and any special requirements such as adjustable angle or height.

 

With all of this in consideration, a soldering iron stand, for a beginner electronic student, hobbyist, enthusiast can make your experience safer and more enjoyable.  Good luck!