Soldering Fume Extractor / Third hand Combo - How To (Electronics) | I Like To Make Stuff
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- Опубликовано: 20 авг 2024
- Check out my combo third hand/fume extractor for soldering!
TOOLS LIST:
(some are better than the versions I own)
amzn.to/2oDC9dB - Googly eyes
amzn.to/2oklM6d - PC fan
amzn.to/2nsbTz8 - Aligator Clips
amzn.to/2okxUnN - Flexible Arms
amzn.to/2ns6V5N - 12V Power Supply
amzn.to/2noeidk - Switch
amzn.to/2nnYszw - Power Plug (female)
amzn.to/2nEXFMv - Silicone Mat (better than what I used)
amzn.to/2nrQPci - Activated Carbon Filter
amzn.to/2aCJYGu - SawStop cabinet saw
amzn.to/2aofRls - 8" Dado stack
amzn.to/2axOLvq - Dewalt 20v drill driver combo
amzn.to/2da9fOJ - Evolution miter saw (cuts wood, alum, steel, etc)
amzn.to/2akFubx - Orbital Sander
amzn.to/2aCK6pu - Grizzly Drill Press (WAAAAY overpriced (3x) on Amazon, buy from Grizzly directly.)
amzn.to/2awLSaO - Shop Fox Hanging Air Filter
amzn.to/2akFN6c - 2HP Dust Collector
amzn.to/2axPmNA - 1 Micron bag
amzn.to/2axFGW9 - Speed square
amzn.to/2akGcWk - Classic steel ruler (cork backed)
amzn.to/2akGJYa - 90˚ corner clamp (4 pack)
amzn.to/2aXHswm - Spray lacquer
amzn.to/2ay9XRX - CA Glue (medium)
amzn.to/2ay9T4v - CA Activator
amzn.to/2anW7yq - Wire
amzn.to/2awMqgO - jumpers (Male to Female)
amzn.to/2aCLdp7 - Soldering iron
amzn.to/2aXbVud - Wire strippers (not the ones I have, but good ones)
amzn.to/2axQ4dP - Thin solder
amzn.to/2aXc3dy - Fiskars cutting mat
amzn.to/2al6w2q - Heat Gun
amzn.to/2ayihkF - Quikclot clotting sponge
amzn.to/2aLCCCN - First aid kit
amzn.to/2aovz06 - Respirator
amzn.to/2aW3nHn - Filters
amzn.to/2aY182W - Eye protection
amzn.to/2axUZ0X - Ear protection
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Soldering Fume Extractor / Third hand Combo - How To (Electronics) | I Like To Make Stuff
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I chose to put the filter behind the fans because it's fairly dense and I was worried that the fans wouldn't draw enough air to pull the fumes through it from the back side. The way it is now, the fans force the fumes onto the filter. Your mileage may vary, feel free to experiment with where you put the filter.
Pull or push through the filter medium matters not I guess other than getting the fans dirty. Certainly is more attractive to look at with spiny things! Should have added a windsock too!
Fair enough :)
I Like To Make Stuff could you use the carbon activated filter for welding fumes too?
I'm honestly not sure if that would be enough but I suppose it certainly would be better than nothing.
Another one hit out of the park Bob!!!
Does solder fumes have a lot of particles in it? Like how smoke from a charcoal or wood grill has soot. I guess Im asking how dirty/destroyed should you expect the fans to be after x amount of soldering?
love the design. Possible upgrade idea: throwing a small USB light on there + a magnifying glass.
Again, love the channel, Bob.
Thanks Ben!
also another possible upgrade, a potentiometer so you can change the speed
Also an arduino for controlling said lights, and fan speed. Heck why not add wheels and some kind of homing system so it follows you.... All kidding aside great build again Bob. Probably kicked me into gear for making my own electronics workstation! :)
i was thinking the same thing about the lights. Good add with the magnifying glass though!
The eyes are what made it a successful project. Good call, Bob.
Cool project and Love the ending.
I made almost the same exact thing for a school engineering fair earlier this year! Love the channel
Awesome! Thanks Davis!
I'm off school currently, so it always feels like a weekend. I completely forgot it was a Thursday, and thought we were getting a bonus video! But woooo, new video!
Thanks for the "flexible coolant hose" tip... nice build! 🤓👍🏼
I liked how you chose multiple small fans instead of going with a huge fan!
its probably way too late, but I'd recommend chiseling or CNC'ing a groove / trough either all the way around, or just on an edge. that'd give you a way to not only store the parts you are currently soldering, but to catch any parts that roll off or fall off of your workspace.
This project looks really useful! It looks handy having the third hand right in front of the fume extractor like that.
For wood glue, it's much easier (and quicker) to use if you apply a thin layer first on the sides you're going to glue, let it soak into the wood and dry (takes like ~2 min), put another thin layer on top of it and then glue the pieces together. Doing so reactivates the glue and allows to glue to create a stronger bond since it's soaked into the wood. Applying thin layers of the glue helps the glue not only dry faster, but work better because wood glue is an evaporative glue. This is just something I learned from my design class, though our projects aren't with such large pieces of wood...
Really awesome. So simple that makes me feel silly, having dozens of computer fans around for repairs, but still blowing the smoke when soldering...
This is a great project but just so you kow, these activated carbon filters do very little more than diffuse the fumes into the air. Most commercial commercial products like this are called fume extractors or fume diffusers because they don't filter the air, you are still filling the room with fumes.
You can even see in the video around 04:35 the fumes are visibly blowing out the back.
Having a tip extractor is the best option, a vacuum pump attached via a flexible host to a metal pipe about 10cm from the tip of the iron will work best, and ensures you are always in the capture zone of the iron, that extracted air could be blown outside, or a pre-filter and box-filter.
For most projects this kind of diffuser unit is probably fine, but for regular use there are risks associated with the flux which can cause occupational asthma, or trigger asthma. If you are doing soldering regularly, either switch to a rosin free solder, consult a LEV specialist, or blow the fumes outside.
And now we see the use of googly eyes! Great project!
Great idea Bob.....and your reaction to the rolling eyeballs at the end......priceless.
Great build, the only change I would make is to put the filter before the fan so the fans are kept clean.. Amazing how fast they dust up.
Great work!
The eyes at the end... I kept waiting and waiting... not disapointed, lol. Good build!
I really wanted to "borrow" the design of the filter for my 3D printer (for printing ABS specifically), but I couldn't justify the cost the Dado blade set. So, I decided to 3D print the frame. It worked great! I hope to get it posted soon.
Having a small vise available when doing electronics work is also nice. Great for holding boards or connectors a little more firmly than the hands. Great video!
So glad you turned it on with the eyes mounted, was starting to get worried for a second there. Great project.
Great build! The fan box is so nice!
About the arms: I found an easier way to attach the flexible hose to the base. If you remove the orange screw-in part of the hose completely and toss it, you can then remove the lowest blue segment and screw it directly into your base. Choose a screw (or bolt) with a head that is a bit larger that the hole in the bulb end of the segment. Not too big, otherwise when you snap the rest of the hose back onto this bulb, it won't fit well. I couldn't believe how simple this solution was when it occurred to me! I'd seen so many of these tutorials and everyone was always having to come up with solutions for those damn threads -- Never again!
Here is a pic of what I did: drive.google.com/open?id=0B7fXjeM77524Mkh2Z1JCYlZCUzA
I've just started electronics and soldering stuffs. Been trying to look for a ventilator but couldn't find any. Got some old PC fan I can use. Thanks for the idea. Gonna make some now.
You forgot your end screens dude! Awesome project, simple and effective. The googly eyes were a nice touch, hah.
DOH! Thanks!
Crafted Workshop What do you mean end screen?
The videos and links that show up at the end so you can click through to more content. I'd forgotten to add them but they're in now.
A tip would be to apply some heat shrink to like 2 of the 4 alligator clips you have there for tinning wires, as with normal alligator clips, you could risk damaging the wire insulation. If you even plan to use the clips to hold wires to tin them easier.
Awesome Video BOB! I love how your projects are just hard enough to make them interesting but you it easy enough to make everyone feel like they can do it!
that little touch made it soooo much better!!
Hi Bob
That's a very nice design, l really like the way you have made it to fold away that's great for all of us that only have a small maker space.
Thanks for all the great videos and the podcasts .
Love your channel and the fact that you are so many times surprised how well things actually works.
I so want to get more into electronics! Great little project.
I heard about your channel from the Maker Project Lab Channel. I have a limited workspace and often travel to MakerSpace events around the state. So having a soldering station that is portable and collapsible is a great idea. This project rocks!! Keep broadcasting!!
I've been meaning to make a soldering fume extractor for so long now... I picked up a CASE of Sanyo 120mm PWM fans from some Amazon seller for pennies on the dollar! (Shame I didn't have a chance to get another case or two before the price DOUBLED!) You can get activated carbon filter foam for real cheap if you buy fish tank or air purifier/dehumidifier filter material in bulk or by-the-foot from Amazon. (Also good for the VOCs in a paintbooth, when combined with a furnace filter to catch particulates first!)
Kipp Kay from Make Magazine made on of these fume extractors many years ago, it was cool back when i was in school and doing a lot of soldering.
i like the way he included the googly eyes in the description, i've already ordered 34 packs!
Cool project, only thing missing IMHO is a small LED task light. Maybe on another one of those coolant arms so it could be positioned? And, as I am old and frail, an arm with a magnifying glass would be stellar, too.
You're a genius.. I wish I had a workshop like this..
the eyes !!! classic... love your videos gives me a novice courage to make some of these... love it thank you
I love it! You could always add the usual hot iron holder, wet sponge, led light and magnifying glass to make it really next level 😉
Bob! I love your channel in particular this project! I am an amateur radio enthusiast and woodworker. Keep up the great work!
Googly eyes at the end were the best! Awesome stuff!!!
They make everything cooler! :) Thank you!!
Bob, Thank you for this. I'm a FAN of your work.
Heyoooooo :) Thanks!
Hey, can you make a video showing how we can solder? It could be on your 2nd channel. It would be really helpful for a lot of people, including me!!!!!
I might do that! Thanks for the idea!
I Like To Make Stuff that would be a good idea
I agree
but also there are plenty videos about that already on RUclips ;)
i think its more that he explains everything really well and has everything in detail os its easy to follow along and understand what your doing instead of being told something and then going and googling what it means
Great project Bob! I've been watching for a while now and you have inspired me so much in that time. Before I started watching your videos, I wasn't sure of what I wanted to do when I was done with high school and college but now I think that I want to make things. Keep doing what you're doing man! You're the best!
I really like this extractor.Great design
Great idea. I was pleasantly surprised at how much air the fans move.
One of those things I wish I had thought of when I was still doing guitar electronics. Nice little rig.
Great! making one of this is on my wish list for a long time. You inspire a lot of makers in Brazil
I was waiting to see that eyes spinning. You got me in the end
Added to the queue of Things To Do!
And of course, the oogly eyes are mandatory, yes?
Definitely! It won't work otherwise! :)
Another great video! I solder most days at work, and I probably need to build a fan with a nice filter on it.
legend says if you're early enough Bob will reply...
Some legends are true... some are not.
Just Made My Night... thx Bob
I Like To Make Stuff love it
Im bob
Legend has it Bob does not like to build stuff, he likes to make stuff.
Hey, that's pretty good. I don't solder much but making something like this makes me want to.
that came out real slick! I think I am gonna need to make one for myself. thanks Bob!
I aspire to make things as regularly as you, Bob haha! Thanks for the video!
Thanks Drew!
this is such a great idea, bob! i haven't soldered in a while, but may make something similar for a mini laser i got recently. thanks for sharing!
Extra video this week? Sweet!
Extra? Nope, just normal schedule :)
Sure enough! Wow, where has my week gone?!😱
But next week, there might be extra ;)
I was there waiting for the googly eyes spin and you delivered! Funny
I love that eyeball spinning at the end!!!
I was waiting for that ending as soon as you put them on. Lol.
Omg this is by far the best project you have made...... and sooooooo cheap to!!!!! Keep up the good work love ur videos!!!!
Im currently using those coolant hoses to hold underwater cameras on an ROV they work pretty well👍
I'm impressed with the efforts you put into your supply list! Thanks for doing such a great channel!
I honestly will never make any of these, simply because I don't have the skill. But I'll watch the vids anyway, because they're so good.
Totally. Watching a skilled crafter of just about any stripe turn a pile of undifferentiated stuff into a working, useful thing is one of my favorite things to do, even if I have no particular interest in doing it myself. Bob is particularly fun to watch.
Thanks! Hopefully if you decide you have something you want to make, at some point, you'll be motived to try it out :)
I actually make stuff on a smaller scale all the time. I play role-playing games and build terrain for gaming. I just finished a cool modular arena for our next adventure. Right now space and money keep me from having much of a shop, but you can do gaming terrain in very little space, and without much more than an exacto knife and a ruler.
Bob, this was pretty cool.
I am a fan of this!
*Insert third hand pun here*
Like the idea, beats inhaling all them fumes like I've been doing since I was a little kid..
Hey Bob, you really are an inspiration. Just wanted to say Thank You
A few magnets under one corner of the mat would be a great addition, as an area to secure small nuts and bolts.
there are alligator clips with an internal thread so you can insert a screw from the inside of the hose to screw on your alligator clip to the end of the hose.
I love your videos! They are so inspiring and well put together. It is obvious that you put a lot of thought into to these videos. I also enjoy your podcast Making It. Thank you for your hard work and your wonderful content! Keep on creating!
The ending was awesome!!!
you can put a flexible arm with a magnifying lense in the "front" of the work area, or another flexible with a small lamp? and instead of glueing with epoxy, removable arms can also be usefull depending on the needs ( please forgive my english im french ^^)
love it Bob...... as I was typing my comment I was going to say just for fun turn the fans on with the eyes on it and lo and behold you did it I laughed so hard
The portability capability makes it more awesome...
As an Electronic engineer I've used third hands and I can safely say, they are the most terrible thing you can get if you want to learn to solder... It just keeps your work impractical off the workbench, floating and not stable. What's easier, cheaper and keeps your work on the bench (so you can keep your wrist steady on the bench!) is Blu-tack or PlayDough. :)
Wouldn't the fil.... *looks at top comment* oh.
Looks great Bob! I probably would have used one or two of the tubes for a bright LED or a magnifying glass, as per standard soldering kits, but I don't actually own one so I don't know how often people use them.
Really great a 2 and 3 hand soldering
Really great work. One tip: use a piece of ceramics instead of the silicone. Works better. :)
You my friend are a purist and a real "maker" :)
Have a good day Bob!
Thanks Jared! You as well!
This is a great idea. I think I am going to try something similar with 1 fan only as 4 of them sounds kinda overkill.
Bob, I love the randomness of your jokes hahaha the googly eyes were perfect.
Looks like one of Hawksrobots . I wish I had a system like this when I was in school. 4 years of fumes on my face.
Very neat and simple but effective. Great job! Thanks for sharing.
Something I surely need! I am going to build myself one!
Very cool project. Will definitely have to make one of these!
Good idea with the flex coolant hoses an clamps
If those smaller PC fans are too noisy, you could make the box a bit bigger and use 120mm case fans. they are larger and spin quieter. Alternatively you could add in a speed controller.
i noticed your fan choice were airflow optimised fans, youd be better off getting static pressure optimised fans, theyd help push more air through the filter meaning better filtration
Its so simple when you got all the tools.
Thanks bob you are helping me with design in school
Awesome!
since i waited to see when eyes rolling.. bob turns on in last min.. thanks..
The only suggestion that I would make is to make the top of the fan casing removable that way if you had a fan die you could easily swap it out.
I've been needing to build one of these thanks for the new idea. Great build
I don't solder...yet...but that's really handy. Good job as always.
That was the 1st generation of our robot overlords. Separately, great project.
Just getting the fumes out of breathing range is good enough. Doesn,t need filtering unless your building a big project.
You could use Grant Thompsons recipe for homemade silicone for the mat, that might work
The laugh at the end made me happy.
The project is good as always !
Thanks!
Another great video Bob. Inspiring.
add some led lamps and that becomes perfect
You should have added one of those USB soldering irons and a stand, and a rechargeable battery to power everything. Then it would be extremely easy to go solder wherever you need to.