My New Clever Soldering Station

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This is my new clever, portable, made-from-scraps, badass soldering station. I LOVE everything about it!
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[@sgsax]

Forget Steampunk and Cyberpunk, I'm dubbing this guerrilla style of building Kampfpunk. 😁 Turning found objects into art isn't new, but the way you continually turn found items, mostly from your own expansive collection, into pieces of lovely functional art is something special. My Pinecil soldering iron is already designed to run on DC power. I'll have to see what interesting junk I have lying around to try and build a station like this of my own. Happy New Year and thanks for sharing!

[@TheHailacopter]

Kampfkraft

[@cyrilcyril9635]

can we have links about your dubbing music? love it... 🤩

[@nathanfell8993]

Inspiring as always Laura! Remember this project whenever you are frustrated that something doesn't fit. TWO perfect fits of random objects in one project! The stars were aligned and your soldering station was meant to be!!!

[@laurakampf]

Yes! That is true :)

[@PhilVandelay]

The way all that stuff happend to fit together was almost uncanny! This look so useful I'm actually considering making something similar. How long does the battery last?

[@laurakampf]

We will see. But a long time I guess

[@ADBBuild]

Those USB soldering irons draw about 2 amps, so depending on your battery size, 1-3 hours would be about expected.

[@SpaceMarshalGyorni]

@@ADBBuild Doesn't that very much depend on what you're soldering? If your workpiece has a lot of heat capacity, the iron will have to work much harder to keep the temperature stable.

[@ADBBuild]

@@SpaceMarshalGyorni I haven't used one of these irons, so I can say for sure, but I'd bet it is on all the time unless maybe it was sitting for a while. It probably doesn't even have the ability to "throttle" the power and is just constantly on like basic plug-in irons. So in your example, since the iron is always at the max it can output, it would just get colder, not "work harder" as you are saying.

[@dylanevans5644]

​@@ADBBuild It really depends how much she stepped up the voltage. It looks like a TS100, and you are close in your guess - it draws about 2.7amps. This iron also works from 12 - 24v, the higher the voltage the better the overall wattage/power/heat delivery. If she stepped it up to 24v then it would be pulling over 3.6amps from the battery (especially after considering power conversion efficiency). Not that this all matters that much, as the iron auto sleeps and you would still be looking at around an hour (assuming this is a Festool 18v 4Ah battery) which is quite a lot for most soldering projects.

[@DadofScience]

Smashing work, Laura. Love the salvaged look and utility.

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi Laura, I have made a lot of solder stations through my seventy years on this earth and they have all been plug in types as the batteries to power these things have not been around for long, but your engineer prowess and flair for the unexpected has come up with yet another brilliant idea. I can hardly wait until I can get into my shed (no heating) and see what I can find. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your helpers.

[@AlexanderSchwaninger]

Seeing different makers doing their attempts on soldering stations is always satisfying, did one for me about a year ago and I have to say it was exactly as much fun!

[@josephu6845]

So good!!!! That feeling when the two pieces fit together perfectly just set the tone for a wonderful project

[@philippe5394]

Happy New Year Laura and a big thank you for all you have brought to us and learned this year. It is always a pleasure to see your legitimate satisfaction, and with a lot of humor.

[@specist]

I was in awe as you were picking random pieces for this project and they all fit together. It's like the project came together of it's own accord. Always great when a project practically puts itself together. Really like the use of the I beam section like that, it's heft means it won't move on you when soldering. Great project :D

[@petarjovicic3311]

Miracles these are not when you consider that workshop is alive and participating

[@texfax]

Sure, and the cut on the steel beam was nice and shiny. This piece was there for about ten minutes after being cut to measure for this project...

[@petarjovicic3311]

@@texfax not true, i grew up in a workshop of this size, variety and efficiency. This stuff happens all the time

[@texfax]

@@petarjovicic3311 Sure! All the pieces of steel beam I store in an open trailer stay shiny on the side that was cut, while the rest of the steel scrap underneath gets nice and rusty. That's how stuff works.

[@umop3plsdn]

@@texfax not to mention everything just so happens to be 100% perfect size when grabbing it and "trying" it lolol cheeky. Still a rad station but a bit silly to think they came together organically like that

[@bnf82]

Absolutely perfect! Congrats Laura and thank you (always) for the video!

[@onlineda1]

It was a great year of projects and watching your videos. Like so many, you’ve become a friend and mentor through the internet. Have a happy new year Laura.

[@mrrberger]

KZbin is such a good luck charm. I love how steel sections pulled out of junk piles have clean shiny ends and the first attempt at trying anything slots together so well. Not only was that "][" section the right width and length it also had a clean cut end. Maybe it's the hip funk music that makes it all happen. I have to walk around with a measuring tape and clean rust off my junk pile stuff.

[@FrankGraffagnino]

i've been watching your videos for a while, and this might be my favorite project of yours. really great.

[@Batti2323]

That came out great!! Love the music too. Thanks for all the great content this year.

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

This project is perfect! You sure do have an eye for putting things together for a functional product. I am now waiting for the plans to come out so I can duplicate your idea, and I don't think I could come up with anything better. Thanks, Laura, for sharing all of the fantastic projects this year. Felix

[@HenryDorset]

Danke für die schönen Videos in diesem ansonsten recht freudlosem Jahr und guten Rutsch!

[@schnueri6221]

Vielen Dank für die tollen Projekte 🙏🙏🙏. Freue mich auf 2022

[@OrenKaplan83]

I love the fact that you mention you're being inspired by other makers, but downplay how you've totally redesigned it to be your own with things that fit your style and work process and existing tools and shop. The way your materials just happen to work together was awesome! I think that's a big part of the fact that you curate stuff that is "you" and not just any trash. I mean look at your projects and how you have such a unique "feel" to them!

[@michaelshipman1171]

Absolutely love that! Here’s to a healthier 2022.

[@Tobsen660]

I love the excitement the moment you see that something fits and that was a double Jackpot! I just realized that my designing often works like this too.

[@luzrucci5534]

That is awesome!!! Thanks and Happy Holidays!

[@orouchard]

Dear Laura Thank you for your wonderful projects this year and the joy you share with all of us. May 2022 be another remarkable year for you. To you, to those you love and to your health.

[@alexpettigrew583]

Love it! Can’t wait for 2022! Happy New Year!

[@steves524]

Love that design, thanks for the great ideas all year.🎄

[@ga5743]

Fantastic project Laura. Thanks for another year of your ideas. So cool!

[@rice6682]

Great idea! Always gives encouragement to modify your project. Loves to share concepts and always motivates improvements. Thanks for sharing.

[@cherylmartin4050]

Merry Christmas Laura and Happy New Year

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

Very cool, and very useful. I love it! Thumbs up and thanks for posting.

[@codyburch9965]

What an inspiring and thoughtfully produced project! Thanks and Happy New Year

[@simonportlock2235]

Fantastic idea. I hope you have a great festive period. See you in the New Year. X

[@fabienguilley986]

Thanks a lot Laura for being so inspiring. Can’t wait to see your creation in 2022.

[@jimadams6159]

Brilliant as ever. Happy New year, looking forward to more videos from you in 2022. 🎉👌

[@karenandersen9400]

Love the repurposed stuff. It was all meant to be. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@vaxjoaberg]

Excellent "material curation"! This may be my favorite build yet and I'm looking forward to constructing one of my own.

[@Atlantismonkey40]

This was bar far my favorite of your projects. Well done. I would like to offer a safety point. The iron will be hot when done with project. Put an insulated cover, so you don’t burn hand when moving. Again well done.

[@ceriedwards3]

Thank you for all the projects in 2021. Looking forward to following your creative energy in 2022

[@janne1971]

Thank you Laura, you have inspired me a lot!! i wish you a happy new year and hope to see a lot of new stuff next year..

[@annie-centrepiecefurniture]

When it’s all meant to be !!! Love this project, perfect to end the year. Merry Christmas Laura looking forward to all your new creations in 2022 🥰🎅🏻🍺

[@leon_mnl]

as makers we just make what we need , take great ideas from other makers and adapt them to our needs , great job

[@whoha007]

So slick! Got to make one of these.... TY so much for all of your videos!

[@hhaugan]

When you see something so beautifully simple it just makes you smile. Simple, as in, the most straightforward solution. The best.

[@jparra4766]

Laura thank you for another year of great ideas and videos. We appriciated it.

[@rebelgal1]

Love your excitement when a plan works. Merry Christmas -Happy New Year

[@denniskessler7983]

Very nice. I will be making a version of my own to meet my needs. Thanks for giving me the inspiration.

[@davidatemail]

What a project to end the year on! That has to be one of my favorite projects of yours. It's so up-cycled / recycled and beautiful.

[@paulrapp613]

Finest soldering station I have ever seen! Happy New Year 🎊🎆🎉 Laura!!!

[@razvanrazvan117]

Happy Holliday ! And another clewer idea and video !

[@nusermane1076]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you from cologne! Keep rolling, congratulations for your cooperation with the Sendung mit der Maus!!!

[@thebiggerbyte5991]

An excellent project! The way this came together was a Christmas gift indeed :). Thanks for another year of fabulous videos, Laura. Already looking forward to see what you will do in 2022!

[@major751]

Love it! You have inspired me to do one for myself, thank you

[@alexaben6849]

Epic... the fit of all the pieces, the battery 'hack', the functionality... Great project. Have an awesome newyear.

[@mindyhall4638]

You are honestly amazing!!!

[@trecruel3516]

Love this! I'm amazed by how all the parts just look like they were always meant to be together!

[@xof-woodworkinghobbyist]

Happy New Year, Laura!

[@jeromedebuisson4033]

I love the idea, what a great work again. I need this at home as well!

[@eltaia82]

Soooo nice!!!! i love it!!! looks amazing and useful!

[@roblavalle7800]

Love it when a plan comes together.

[@lars.reimann]

Love your statement „I think it’s perfect“. That is an attitude I want to learn. Thank you for your inspiration 🚀

[@AndyCPugh]

That is a great version of a soldering station. Thank you for all your videos this year.

[@Gergo11]

Omg it's looks fantastic! Queen of recycling! 👑♻️

[@ChiefMoonChunks]

Great, now I have a soldering station that I want to build! Excellent work, thanks for the inspiration

[@pteddie6965]

This was an ingenious adaptation of the soldier station concept. You are such a creative lady. Thanks for all of the videos this year. Happy New Year to you and all of your loved ones.

[@maxperezcelani]

This is amazing. Much as everything else you do. Love to see your work

[@SouthAussiemait]

Very cool.😎 By far the best portable soldering setup I have seen.☺

[@callyatheoriginal]

Im staying tuned for more awesomeness next year!!

[@TheWoodFly]

Way cool. Love the I-beam. Happy New Year!

[@c_kemper]

Hoffe Du hattest eine Frohe Weihnacht! Frohes Neues! Freu mich auf Deine neuen Projekte! LG aus London.

[@joethompson11]

Finished the year in style 😎 great project!

[@imogenoliver]

Such a cool project! And Merry Christmas 🎄!

[@699hazard]

Awesome build! I can see that being used all the time

[@yellowmuginc]

A perfect finale to 2021! I am going to definitely try this one too 🙂

[@FeeeshEP3]

got to love it when a plan comes together

[@SebastianPastry]

This format is great. Really enjoying you pausing progress to explain your process and excitement at different stages.

[@siliconshaman]

Thank you! Inspired now.. I've been needing to do something about my soldering set up, and now I have an idea what! Again, thank you!

[@JohnKrill]

Happy New Year wherever you are.

[@molegrip3860]

As always, you inspire me. Great project - cheers Laura. Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year ! :D

[@mattwillis3219]

Absolutle stunner , the most perfect solution then anyone's. Bravo Laura and a beautiful one to finish 2021 off with too!

[@mwmentor]

Nice. Thanks for all the videos… it’s been great to see all of the ideas that you’ve shared. I really like your solder station… it’s really cool. Be well and everything of the best to you for the new year. 👍😃

[@NelsonGago]

Love it. One of the coolest projects of the year. Thanks for the inspiration Laura. Wishing you a great 2022

[@difezoo7501]

super geil projekt!!! i love it

[@michaelbruchas6663]

Your ability to see things as components for your creations is amazing.

[@R.Craig.Collins]

Wishing you all a Happy New Year, and lots of great projects to come

[@robertweigandt9449]

That is very cool Laura. I love the thinking outside of the box.

[@ironwood1621]

Another great project and looking forward to the next 2022 projects.

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

Happy New Year! Your vid are so inspiring!🦌💌❤️🙏

[@drclean04]

Great work that Soldering Station is awesome!!!

[@TechnaDesign]

Nice! And that was sweet how those pieces fit together. 🙂👍

[@orrwho1304]

I cheered out loud at your drill bit storage. wall mounting and added handle. perfection.

[@TheIregan]

Happy New year, Laura!! Just getting caught up after the holidays.. I love this and must make my own, thank you for another great year of inspiration!

[@hanslain9729]

Good stuff. Happy holidays, Laura!

[@uatu3021]

Outstanding!

[@tomasjosefvela1]

Love it, thanks for sharing!

[@janw3048]

LOVE IT!

[@markbryan9989]

Wow Laura! I would not be surprised to see a commercial version of your design hit the market in the future. Compact and utilitarian to the extreme. Thanks for all you wonderful videos and have wonderful NewYear!

[@kellyfarlow4644]

Awesome! Well done. 👍

[@OhHeyFergy]

Holy buckets this is cool. It's so inspiring watching you work!

[@DIYtechie]

Great project and result!

[@WolleLo]

This has such an awesome end-timey scrapyard look! Great.

[@christophercoon8971]

I love nothing more then seeing an amazing maker take stuff that might have been trash otherwise and turn them into something useful and give it life!

[@FunGamesWithVicky]

It looks awesome. Great video.