Weller WE1010 soldering iron caddy

I'm a couple of weeks into my Weller WE1010 soldering iron. I’m very happy with it, but it shares the same problem as its predecessor: it’s great when it’s sat on the bench, but it’s not all that easy to move around.

My workshop has to be many things, and isn’t big enough to be them all at once. So when I’m not doing electronics, everything has to be put away to make room for the machining, the woodwork or whatever else I’m up to.

The soldering iron is quite heavy for its size (it still uses a magnetic transformer) and isn’t not especially easy to hold. The iron and stand are separate, which means moving the setup around is a two handed job. Not ideal if I need to open the cupboard to put it away when not in use.

Solution: A 3D printed caddy. The iron and stand sits comfortably on top (and can be used in this position to save bench space) while the handle allows one handed pickup and transport. The iron stand is secured only by gravity, and is easily removed if I need the business end to be a distance from the supply. The power supply just sits inside, no glue or screws required.

Assembly: The uprights are secured by two lengths of M3 all-thread with a nut on each end. These reinforce the caddy, and prevent the uprights acting as levers to prise apart the layer lines. The handle on top is secured by a long M4 machine screw and nut. I added four self adhesive feet to the bottom.

Mine’s printed in PETG, but I guess the choice is yours.