Helping Hands - Soldering Station

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This is my take on the Helping Hands - soldering station. It measures 188x188mm, which translates to 7-3/8"x7-3/8". I used 1/4PT Flexible Oil Coolant Pipes with 13mm diameter threads found here: https://tinyurl.com/ycfsypjb. My smaller version, measuring 140x140mm, is available on this website: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3136206. The alligator clips can be sourced from here: https://tinyurl.com/yag5kgft. I purchased the magnifying glass at my local Ace Hardware store. To assemble the station, you'll need to enlarge the small hole in the hose end for the clips to fit securely. A little hot glue keeps them in place while in use. I used silicone fuel tubing to cover the ends of the clips. The base features threaded holes; I recommend adding a bit of hot glue to keep the arms from loosening up during use. This design is optimized for printing on 200x200mm beds or larger. If you're interested in a smaller version, please leave a comment.