Making a Soldering Station

[@ebonilius]

I don't understand the negative comments. This dude set out to create something, it is nowhere stated that it is the best way to do something or anything. I put the accent on CREATE. While most people just consume and destroy, I support anyone doing something creative any day of the week. Awesome work man, and stay creative!

[@ZepLabs]

No worries bud! It takes just one comment like yours to compensate for 100 unjustified negative ones! Thanks for that. And for watching! Have a nice one..

[@ebonilius]

@@ZepLabs Cheers man!

[@ocesmekanics3831]

I love the integration of woodworking and technology. Awesome video

[@haydarhannachi9374]

I enjoy watching DIY electronic and woodworking projects, I've never watched both in one video, amazing 🤩

[@crusaderanimation6967]

That make me wanna make a video witch electronic and welding project, just for people reaction and memes :D

[@haydarhannachi9374]

@@crusaderanimation6967 exoskeleton, how about that ? 😃

[@crusaderanimation6967]

@@haydarhannachi9374 Well, cool idea but i didn't see good power plant for this.

[@miguelsalami]

Very Nice Custom 😎

[@RetroResurrectionAI]

Good job on the build video. As stated never sand the tip on an iron. Also you need to tin the tip on your iron befor first use. As soon as you put a new tip on your iron you need to add solder to it as soon as you turn it on or it will start to oxidizde.

[@ZepLabs]

Thanks Eddie! For the tips also! Cheers

[@electronic7979]

Very good 👍

[@ΓιώργοςΠ-φ2μ]

Δεν είναι πως δεν μπορούσε να αγοράσει έναν έτοιμο σταθμό,αλλά αυτό που μετράει είναι η χαρά της δημιουργίας!!!Ωραίος ρε γύπα!!!Μάλλον θα κάνω κι εγώ έναν τέτοιο!!!

[@ZepLabs]

Γιώργος Π αυτη τη χαρα κυνηγαμε φιλε Γιωργο! Ευχαριστω, χαιρομαι που σαρεσει. Το προτεινω ανεπιφυλακτα το εργαλειακι!

[@boolookoo100]

at list you can say made in greece not china

[@Georges-MILLION]

Très bon travail ! L'acheter toute faite , c'est moins cher , c'est vrai . Mais le plaisir de faire soi même , çà vaut de l'or ! . Very good work ! To buy it ready made is cheaper, it's true. But the pleasure of doing yourself, that is worth gold!

[@ZepLabs]

It's all about that pleasure! Makes you sleep better at nights! Thanks again

[@imagemcriacoes1161]

You may change the video tittle to: Making a fancy wood case to a soldering station.

[@ZepLabs]

Sure! Then I should change the CNC video tittles to : Making a funny structure to hold some shafts n motors, the most resent reflow oven into : Rewiring electronics....and the list goes on! Have a nice one buddy..

[@billflood1894]

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[@c4pt1n54no]

@@ZepLabs They're saying you bought a kit, you didn't assemble the electronics. To me, that's fair game. I know what I'd need and it's honestly not worth the extra time when kits like that exist. But they are right in saying it could be misleading for someone looking to actually build the thing in your title. You cut and finished wood, and mounted a soldering station to it, very beautifully.. however you did not create the actual soldering station. It's different from making a reflow oven from other things; it wasn't originally a reflow oven so you created that. Your CNC wasn't originally a CNC, all of its components could just as easily have been used for different applications, even the controller board, so you created that too. The soldering station board that you bought, its code and the pen/tip are only made for that one purpose, by someone other than yourself, and would work on their own without what you've created. that's the distinction that should be made.

[@ZepLabs]

@@c4pt1n54no i kinda get your point, but I quite disagree! This could be powered by a transformer, or it could be using another controller and so on.. There may not be circuitry or fine electronics in this vid, but there is some parts picking, some woodworking, some prototyping, some wiring... All of them to make a soldering station! And thats the tittle also! Either way, I appreciate your comment. It's very nicely put! Thanks for taking the time. Cheers

[@mohammedghadiyali6748]

Usko real me vahi kehte hai

[@Pfirtzer]

Can I make use of a power supply out of a microwave if I amnot mistaken that has also 220 to 24 volts?

[@christinakloster9843]

I like the design of it but my one concern that may become a issue is that there is no real way to for the inside to vent out, or there is and I did not see it in the video but I like how it came out regardless. keep up the good work

[@ZepLabs]

Many thanks Chris! Glad you liked it! You are right though.. There is no ventilation at all! It's just a handfull of watts, so I thought I could skip that! Nothing gets too hot in there! Cheers

[@nemisis010]

Really nice build, love the box. The only thing I would have added is a vent and a fan.

[@ZepLabs]

nemisis010 glad you like it nemisis! I don’t think it ‘ll ever get hot enough to need a fan, but I like your way of thinking! Cheers buddy

[@macieksondej2918]

22$+ 6$+7$ +14$=49$ for parts which is riduculus You can buy for this money a ready build solder station on alliexpress, gerabest or bangood that has a safe metal case.. and works out of the box. Wooden case for solder station is pretty bold..

[@xConundrumx]

Ehr not with an active tip and easy to find super cheap tips like the T12 tips from hakko. If you have one with that then by all means share.

[@ZepLabs]

xConundrumx said it all! Plus the joy of the make. Personally, that’s what I ‘m after the most.. Cheers!

[@xConundrumx]

Also worth pointing out that for people who do a lot of soldering having a lot of choices in terms of what tip to use for a specific job is a big thing. It is one of the reasons why I shy away from generic irons by default. There is a reason why companies like JBC have an insane selection here (shorter dwell times, special shapes for specific jobs etc).

[@macieksondej2918]

Tool is a tool. First of all it has to do the job. Second the same important as first it has to be safe. Rest it should be handy and cost effective. Project shown here is neither safe nor cheap.. so it's bad. People should not try to build something like this and more important such tools should not be used in real life as it is not safe. And for alternatives .. it takes 1min to find something much cheaper and much better e.g. bit.ly/2PSdgW8

[@xConundrumx]

I think you have a comprehension problem as well as a lack of knowledge. Explain why this would be unsafe, because it is wood? Admittedly an unconventional choice but as it is not electrically conductive I see little issue there. Because it might burn when in prolonged contact with the hot iron? Sure, same as many plastic cases on many soldering tools. Next up we come to the fact that the one you suggest is _NOT_ a unit with an active tip. I also would look up some reviews on it if you think this is a 'safe' unit. Let's just say there is a reason why I check and double check every single piece of kit that comes from China. Do not get me wrong, they have some really good gear. There is also a heap of knock-offs for every good piece of gear where the design is copied and cheapened at the cost of safety. We are talking poor insulation, bad fuse design, mechanical issues that cause safe issues, bad thermal grounding and of course cheap assembly and cheap components. Again let me be clear I own a fair bit of stuff that comes from China, I just don't plug it in without being really sure. My point is building your own tools with kits ensures you know exactly what you have. You also seem to be confused on handy. I suggest trying to solder a 6 or more layer board with that tool you propose and then come back and talk about how many pads you ripped because you had to heat it for 10 minutes without an active tip and with no good temperature sensor that tells you the exact temperature of your tip.

[@andrerezin9722]

Parece uma urna eletrônica brasileira.

[@blackblaud]

Building electronic casings out of wood is a very good idea, especially if you plan to put a Chinese power supply in it, cause if it burns, it burns beautifully.

[@ZepLabs]

With the varnish n all, it even smells beautifully when it burns! But when was the last time you saw one on fire?? Cheers buddy!

[@DoctorThe113]

Does your still works? I am thinking of buying one.

[@peut]

NIce one. I admire your woodworking skills.

[@ZepLabs]

Jose Baars thanks Jose! Glad you like it 😁

[@nasirfareed1703]

this is very nice & professional & use full for every one trouble Soldering iron control, How to make CNC router for engraving, please sent me details or video.

[@GeorgeGeorge-xj2bc]

Making this soldering station is a good starting point to migrate from electronics to carpenter.

[@ZepLabs]

Or the other way arround! Thanks George!

[@josephcaporaso4774]

Hi, good video. I buy the soldering kit but there is'nt vibroswitch and the zener diode. Are there necessary? And if yes, which vibroswitch and which kind of zener? Thanks ;)

[@pacowang283]

It's good to see you back young sir!

[@ZepLabs]

Good to hear from you too my friend!

[@frogphantom]

Φοβερός!! Κι εμένα πιάνουν τα χέρια μου αλλά εσένα σε ζήλεψα... Πολύ ωραίο βίντεο, μπράβο! Great job indeed!!

[@ZepLabs]

Ευχαριστω πολυ φιλε frog! Χαιρομαι που σου αρεσε 🍺

[@CrazyCoupleDIY]

Good work brother, the presentation was amazing

[@ZepLabs]

Glad you like it buddy! Thanks 🍺

[@johnjoyce]

I know it’s shit for the parts maybe, but love the style way you toss parts into the shot. Great Stoney tunes always fit the cadence of the video edits. And the work sounds that occasionally pop in over the top. Keep up the vids.

[@ZepLabs]

Thanks sir-with-the-name-I-cant-pronounce for all! :D

[@lalchandra4590]

Impressive soldering station.

[@ZepLabs]

Glad you like it!

[@6lr6ak6]

Good job. Looks great.

[@thelionking2000cn]

wondering...why not hide the screws underneath, and why desolder using a solder but a reflow station.

[@timklaassen2340]

can you please give me a full list of parts and a full wirring diagram

[@ZepLabs]

Hey Tim! You can find them both in the video description!

[@timklaassen2340]

@@ZepLabs thanks

[@davidseli6179]

Te amo amigo, me encantó tu estación de soldar personalizada

[@ZepLabs]

muchas gracias mi amigo. Me alegra que te guste!

[@deruhu9163]

Nice that you link all componens pleas Continue that

[@ZepLabs]

will do my best! Thanks!

[@giorgostexnikos6976]

nice electronic demostration brave man nobody have the courage to do an electronic project in video.you do it.min acous tis malakies pou sou lene.sinexise na mas dixnis ki alaa san auto to video.to exeis.

[@WallStreet749]

Great Job guy. I wish you could of showed the wiring of it all in more detail. Love it. Love DIY.- Im a subscriber.

[@ZepLabs]

Many thanks Gary! Sorry I didn't show more of it.. There is a wiring diagram though in the description! Let me know if you have any trouble!

[@spikeydapikey1483]

Another great bit of kit ya made!!

[@ZepLabs]

Spikey DaPikey 😄

[@moya9450]

9:40 The output of the ac-dc converter circuit is not connected to anything. Then how it can power up the soldering iron?

[@TheDev-py]

Good morning I'm theophilo I was interested in making an equipment of this for my use, have as you send the unified diagram of your project. I'm Brazilian and I was crazy to make one. CONGRATULATIONS . SO YOU FIND A PHOTO TO YOU

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

That was a super cool video great job right there!!!!

[@ZepLabs]

Thanks Jason! Glad you like it buddy!

[@cri8tor]

One of the few videos where the background music is well chosen. Cheers m8

[@ZepLabs]

Thank you bud! Cheers back 🍺

[@giorgosarab]

μπραβο ρε φιλε τρομερη κατασκευη..με πολυ μερακι..

[@ZepLabs]

Ευχαριστώ πολύ φίλε Γιώργο! Χαιρομαι που σου αρεσει!

[@jarekkaczmarkiewicz8360]

Making a wooden case for soldering station...I guessing... Very well end woodwork

[@ZepLabs]

You could put it that way! Thanks Jarek!

[@nomanm3576]

Butt for doing that i need a teacher like you for learning this type of work

[@ZepLabs]

Thanks buddy! Just go for it, and you 'll get it right for sure! Maybe not the first time, or the second, but eventualy! Cheers

[@khalidmkhan]

Solders of fortune! Bravo

[@ZepLabs]

Thank you mister K!

[@gurvinderpalsingh4817]

I liked the idea of woodworking meeting electronics :)

[@ZepLabs]

Thanks Gurvinder! Glad you like it!

[@iakilos]

Ωραίο και χαρά στην υπομονή σου. Τις πλακέτες από που τις πήρες ?

[@ZepLabs]

Φίλε Ηλία σε ευχαριστώ πολύ για τα καλα σου λόγια και συγνώμη για την αργοπορημένη απάντηση! Ολα τα πήρα από το ebay. Ένημερώθηκα πριν λίγο οτι τα link που έχω στην περιγραφή δεν δουλευουν αλλα θα προσπαθήσω να τα έχω αντικαταστήσει μέχρι αύριο. Να σαι καλα!

[@Rolingmetal]

Pretty cool. Now go melt some power tool housings like that Canadian guy :)

[@ZepLabs]

I have to get a Canadian salary for that buddy! :D Cheers!

[@McPrince96]

Which flavour were you vaping? (important detail) ;)

[@JohnMadeit]

nice work. it came out great

[@ZepLabs]

Glad you like it fellow-maker! :D

[@Џигеричар]

Gold hands man!

[@ZepLabs]

Thanks buddy!

[@viveksingh6987]

Clear to wearing method and clear drawing with note book

[@PineappleZMR]

You need a soldering station to make a soldering station. Something must be wrong.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BushImports]

Does it get hot enough to desolder the caps from around the CPU around the motherboard of a DELL desktop?

[@ZepLabs]

There is a setting in the menu where you can calibrate the temperature reading. I was fooling arround a bit with that, and I can now say that if you want it it can even go glowing-red hot in just seconds!

[@BushImports]

I would say that should be hot enough. Thanks man.

[@Roman_Kabachkov]

Какой молодец. Отличное видео!

[@gioacchinofiloramo9528]

Minchia sei proprio bravo a costruire le scatole! Anche io voglio costruire le scatole!

[@ZepLabs]

Grazie mille Gioacchino!

[@5erE39Touring]

cool job. a fire resistant case would be nice.

[@ZepLabs]

Many thanks! Next one out of metal!

[@ArthurRogerG42]

Hi, Very good job on this wooden casing ! What kind of 5-wires cable did you use for the soldering iron ? I ordered the Controller Board, the Soldering iron (kit) & the power supply but the cable shipped by default with the iron kit is only 3-wires. Thank you.

[@ZepLabs]

That's odd! You should open a dispute if that's the case (if the listing has a 5core aviation plug). You can find this on any place selling electrical equipment I believe, or online. Just look for a "straight 5 core cable". Oh and the plugs are whats called "aviation plugs" (also 5 pins) Cheers Arthur!

[@ArthurRogerG42]

@@ZepLabs Hi ! Thanks for your answer. After checking, the 5-wires cable is not listed on the kit I bought although 5pin aviation plug is. I'll buy one on my own :) Cheers from France !

[@cassio-eskelsen]

Nice job, Zep, and very creative name choice :D :D

[@ZepLabs]

Cássio Rogério Eskelsen thanks Càssio! The deep purple times talking 😄🍺

[@naderhumood]

Great job man👍

[@ZepLabs]

Nader Nad thanks mate!

[@kristijancvetkovich1154]

Amazing man

[@nomanm3576]

Very nice I wish i will do exact same work like you one day

[@leomarbunledaccesories7442]

Kereeeeeeenn..... Salam dari Anak Medan Indonesia, peace n Horasss

[@ZepLabs]

terima kasih banyak! salam!

[@eddyyu7091]

Solders of fortune ! hahaha ... good job, sir.

[@ZepLabs]

Thanks Eddy! Glad you like it

[@Martyntd5]

@@ZepLabs You know Americans will pronounce that as 'sodders of fortune'?

[@ZepLabs]

@@Martyntd5 😁 yeah it crossed my mind! But then again, I cant complain too much about different accents, can I?! Cheers Marty

[@imridley]

You start the clip holding circuit board and soldering iron, then make a box for the soldering iron as you look like you are finding things difficult, just to be holding both items again at the end, waste of time building something that didn't change the out come

[@ZepLabs]

In the end I got them capacitors out! Thats supposed to be the story. As for the irons, I’m still using the first one in my workshop, as I rarely work on delicate electronics there. ( the one made in the video is now in an electronics shop). But trust me, there is a huge difference when using them! Cheers

[@RepairsMX]

Great Idea Friend.

[@ZepLabs]

Many thanks bud!

[@wellyprasetyo-id]

i was bring here by google because using word making. might be another people same with me to :)) pardon me with english. now days lot of video title on youtube used "making " word but in reality their content was an assemble module kit or set up module kit.

[@fablabfpv8315]

Nice job , Can you send me the programme for your CNC , i think its a marlin one , and what is the software on the pc , thanks 😉

[@ZepLabs]

FabLab FPV thanks FabLab! Yes it’s a version of Marlin modified by Truong Cong Manh to run a mill! He is already distributing that on his channel, so I never did that myself (gotta give credit to the man!). Just type his name, or go to one of my “talking software” videos and you ‘ll find a link to get you there! As for the computer software, this things also runs on an SD card. I never used a GUI on that, and I ‘m glad to say I never had a problem with that. It’s stable as a rock ( had some issues with broken connections now and then when I was using grbl and GUIs. Not blaming anybody, but it’s a fact!) You could use any Marlin compatible GUI if you like so though..

[@megandevit9579]

Indonesia here!!!

[@ZepLabs]

Megan Devit Greetings from Greece then Megan!

[@yixinxue4333]

Without grounding, the induced voltage is high! Will damage the components!

[@bstamatin]

πολυ ωραιο προτζεκτ, ΓΕΙΑ στα χερια σου!

[@ZepLabs]

Abel Stamatin να εισαι καλα φιλε μου! Ευχαριστω πολυ!

[@abecoulter18]

NEVER SAND THE SOLDER IRON TIP. YOU WILL DESTROY IT

[@ZepLabs]

😄 thanks Abe! Don’t worry, I never sand irons that worth more than the paper sanding them! Cheers

[@orange11squares]

it was a joke, probably he trow it in the garbage bin after he made the new soldering station.

[@rokibsumon2160]

Abe Coulter But why? Tip is not a mechanical parts, it's just a metal.

[@abecoulter18]

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[@rokibsumon2160]

@@abecoulter18 what is this? I don't understand. You say "NEVER SAND THE SOLDER IRON TIP. YOU WILL DESTROY IT" but i saw this video sand the tip and its working just fine.

[@MacStrange]

Washed clean good

[@ZepLabs]

Thanks mate!

[@demisusuproject8823]

8:53 Making solder with solder

[@tomgray7049]

This was great.

[@ZepLabs]

Thanks buddy! Glad you like it!

[@tomgray7049]

@@ZepLabs you by anychance make these to sell? I'd be interested in box only with the letter MwK on the side, how much?

[@ZepLabs]

@@tomgray7049 hey Tom! I'd love to, but unfortunately I'm a little bit short on time for now! Thanks for the interest though...

[@gksl03]

Very nice wooden box making video hahahaha

[@jpscafe7648]

👍👏 Boa! Da hora!! Velho grude.😁😊Sp🇧🇷🍀

[@frankfalcone5951]

How much for you to make me one?

[@discoverimagination5836]

this much hard work nd just this much views or likes if i would have got oppurtunity i could have given .......

[@lasithachathuranga9515]

NICE WORK !

[@ZepLabs]

Thanks!

[@sakisdiyprojects1911]

και γιατι δεν πηγες απλα να αγορασεις 3 πυκνωτες να τελειωνεις?? ωραιος ρε μαστορα.. θα το αντιγραψω!

[@ZepLabs]

Sakis DIY projects ηταν κυριακη ρε φιλε..!

[@elyankhayat2900]

But you do use the same solder that you threw at the beginning of the video because it is not good and use it to sold wire's in your project...!

[@ZepLabs]

A hole in the scenario! Sorry for that 😅 Actually i am still using that old iron from time to time, since the one made in this vid was meant to be a gift.. Cheers

[@joshm264]

I have one of the official T12 Stations

[@Hrostbjergsorensen]

well it does not seem to work right.. the temp would not go up that fast..

[@ZepLabs]

That's what I thought the first time I ran it! But it just does! Cheers man

[@Hrostbjergsorensen]

@@ZepLabs mmh okay, thats crazy :D

[@ujankmbank]

Lain tontoneun urang limbangan..eweuh alat na ge

[@mattialupo1237]

How many watts is that?

[@Jarni1979]

0:28 say goodbye to your solder bit

[@walterp7125]

Nice job friend !

[@ZepLabs]

Thank you buddy!

[@kennethkustren9381]

If only I could impart my fanatical woodgrain enhancing sanding skillz... You could.... epic artisan your products !!

[@davidneo1498]

Make wood case for iron is not a good idea,cause some wood contains oil,it is not safe!

[@gastonwatt]

Parece estar bien pero el forro no muestra como van soldadas las partes. Parece que no quieren que la copien el proyecto. Un aparato Mustafá

[@ZepLabs]

Gaston watt amigo, puedes encontrar un diagrama de circuito para la descripción del video!

[@northwinds9155]

he look like the guy from hand tool rescue

[@LepriKon17]

now only need to build a saw

[@PushpaGowda-uv4pb]

Happy

[@snowflakes8229]

simply you have to use desoldering pump for remove components from PCB not required soldering station...😅

[@ZepLabs]

Actually the iron i was using at the beginning of the vid has one of those pumps built in! I was just looking for an excuse to make me a fancy station I guess 😄 Also I quite hate those pumps! Try some copper wire mesh. As clean as it gets! Cheers

[@The666Vash666]

Классная хлебница лайк )

[@cremettv]

0:14 soldering iron isnt even on. Pretty sure you NEED that station. Like the comment if you agree.

[@ZepLabs]

Actually for my type of work, I don't really need such a station. It was made for an electronics shop, where it spends it's days working hard! There is where I go when I need to make some serious soldering too.. Cheers!

[@LordOless_aka_Kibeltronics]

Interesting project. but i don`t understand something... you need more proffesional tool like soldering station, but box Which you made is from scrapwood. Looks like fake, like my wooden fake sword from childhood. Box out of...any other scrap material will be much more pro looking. But its still good project. sr for languange :) i haven`t use English many years.

[@ZepLabs]

Hey buddy! Actually your English is really good! Sure you have a point there. Thing is that while I like working with wood, I love working with scrap wood! Gives you that feel, that you made something nice using something that would otherwise be thrown in the fire, or just let to decay. As for the looks of it, I was more after something custom-looking, or looking unique than looking professional. It now lives in my now-retired father's electronics "shop", where he has one too many soldering irons, but he uses this one every day! Cheers

[@Muslim_011]

Buying a soldering station

[@piotrmikoajczyk5152]

he`s using soldering iron to make a fancy one :P

[@ZepLabs]

Iron inception 😄

[@billblackeye]

φίλε ωραία, κατασκευή, μην ακους κανέναν!! τι μου προτείνεις για ενα πρωτο κολλητηρι; οχι για πλακέτες, κυριως για ηλεκτρονικά, διακοπτες κλπ

[@ZepLabs]

Ευχαριστω πολυ πατριωτη! Για πρωτο κολλητηρι...αναλογα τι θες να διαθεσεις! Ας πουμε υπαρχει και το συγκεκριμενο που φτιαχνω στο βιντεο σαν ετοιμη μοναδα, γυρω στο 60αρι.. Αν παλι δε σε νοιαζει και πολυ , παρε ενα οποιοδηποτε κολλητηρι (και κινεζο ακομα, μην ακους κακεντρεχιες!) με ρυθμιζομενη θερμοκρασια και αποσπωμενες μυτες! Η θερμοκρασια ειναι το σημαντικο εδω, για κολληση με κασιτερο ψαχνεις γυρω στους 280 βαθμους..

[@paulovito1287]

Eu na vida canal top d+ sou brasileiro mais curto muito

[@videosyoulove6803]

Please add some more light in your workarea please

[@ZepLabs]

Will do soon Abdulla! Thanks for pointing out!

[@videosyoulove6803]

@@ZepLabs My Pleasure And thanks to your nice work

[@gurdeepsingh-dv5nl]

plz change the title of video it is not soldering station is is making of body of the soldering station