How to Make a Soldering Gun
The soldering gun, also called a soldering iron, is an important and effective tool for anyone who wires electronics or builds computers. Soldering guns come in a variety of sizes and shapes depending on the type of job or project they are designed for. If you need a soldering iron for simple jobs around the house, you can build one of your own.
Things You'll Need
- Vice grip
- Fish tank tube
- Fish tank pump
- De-soldering iron
- Zip ties
- Drill
- De-soldering braid
- Sharp knife
Instructions
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Insert the tip of the de-soldering iron into the vice grips and tighten the vice grips. This will pinch the tip and direct the airflow of the soldering gun when it is ready for use.
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Cut a very small piece of de-soldering braid and insert it inside the tip. This will help the soldering gun to heat up better.
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Drill a hole in the suction bulb attached to the de-soldering gun using a 5/32 bit.
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Use a sharp knife to cut the end of the fish tank tube at a 45-degree angle. Wet the tip of the tubing and carefully insert the tubing into the hole you drilled in the suction bulb.
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Run the other end of the fish tank tubing to the fish tank air pump. Attach the tubing to the outlet on the pump and then use a zip tie to fasten the air hose to your de-soldering iron to make sure it stays in place.
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Heat up the soldering gun. Test out your new soldering gun and make sure it is working properly.
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