Soldering Station (Fume Extractor + Spool Holder)

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I required a solder fume extractor and a solder spool holder, so I decided to merge them into one device and attach it to a desk-mounted articulating arm. This station will fit onto anything with a 1/4"-20 nut and bolt. Be sure to check out my FreeCAD tutorial where I demonstrate how to create this model: Part 1: https://youtu.be/ODfiM8l89vQ, Part 2: https://youtu.be/-1PyZEqtNh4. To build this station, you will need the following items: a 120mm fan (select one rated at least 40+ CFM), a small toggle switch, a 12-volt power source, a carbon filter (available here: http://amzn.to/2fZmyQW), a 1/2" wooden dowel rod, a 1/4"-20 nut, and an articulating ball arm (buy one here: http://amzn.to/2fvzAlm). I have included the FreeCAD files for anyone to modify as well as smaller and full-sized versions.