Soldering Station Fan Holder

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This is a soldering station I built loosely based on one I saw created on the "I Like To Make Stuff" YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/gNbNKMQhCOQ). Due to the size of the components, you will need a printer with a 300mm x 300mm bed. To complete it, you will require the following items: Alligator Clamps: 6 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008IEFHRQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Flexible Hose: 6 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008O14864/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Plastic Cutting Board: 1 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076G1797P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 120mm Fans (12V): 2 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0736PDKQT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Number 10-24 x 1/2" screws: 8 - Lowe's, Home Depot 12V 500ma Power adapter: 1 - https://www.amazon.com/HitLights-Light-Strip-Power-Supply/dp/B007ME2HMQ/ref=sr_1_14_sspa?keywords=12v+500ma+plug&qid=1559069390&s=home-garden&sr=1-14-spons&psc=1 Toggle Switch: 1 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HGAKDIQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Tools needed: Soldering iron Drill with various bits Wire cutter / stripper Super glue Hot glue Assembly: After printing is complete, use the mounting plate as a guide to drill 4 holes in the long side of the cutting board. Ensure that the holes are slightly smaller than the screws. Attach the mounting plate to the cutting board using four of the screws. Place the fans into the fan holder so that they blow out of the back and so the wires come together at the top. Run the fan wires above the left fan in the provided channel down to the first hole. Cut the wires so they are even length and able to reach where the switch will be mounted in the first hole. Cut off the circular plug on the power adapter. (Note: In the YouTube video, Bob purchased a plug adapter so his power cord could be unplugged. I did not opt for that and instead wired it directly in. You may want to do that for convenience and I may go back and do it as well.) Run it through the bottom hole on the fan holder. Solder both of the negative wires (black) from the fans to the negative wire on the plug (black). Solder both of the positive wires (red) from the fans to the middle pole of the switch. Solder the positive wire (white stripe) from the plug to one of the other poles on the switch. Plug in the power plug and make sure the fans are wired correctly. Once you have verified it is working, install the switch in the top hole of the fan holder (you may need to remove the fans to do so). Make sure all wires fit in the side channel of the fan holder and use the remaining 4 screws to attach the back plate. Line up the holes on the mounting plate and the fan holder and slide a piece of printer filament through them to act as a pivot for the hinge. Cut off excess filament. Drill 6 holes, 3 on each side, of the cutting board that are the same size as the screw threads on the flexible hoses. Snap off the end nozzle from the flexible hoses and insert the alligator clips. Use super glue in the holes to join the flexible hoses to the cutting board. Use a small glob of hot glue in the hole where the power cable comes through to keep it in place.