T12 iron holder? (recomendation) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: cnt
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2021, 05:17:05 am
content: I bought a VERY cheap T12 iron on amazon that works shockingly well.https://www.amazon.com/Soldering-Function-Adjustable-Temperature-Ergonomic/dp/B08NDH4Q2T/The only problem I have with it is the wire coil shaped holder for it doesn't fit at all and tip ends up touching the coil causing the entire holder to get REALLY hot. Does anyone have a generic soldering iron holder they like that fits this okay?

author: dl6lr
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2021, 07:25:43 am
content: Quote from: cnt on November 19, 2021, 05:17:05 amI have this Zhongdi ZD-10E:https://www.roboter-bausatz.de/p/loetkolben-ablage-mit-schwammholder which works OK with my T12. The white is a ceramic insert, the tip is not touching the spiral wire.Here are some more tips:https://www.rchelicopterfun.com/t12-soldering-station.html

author: totalnoob
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2021, 12:17:45 pm
content: Granted, I don't do a lot of soldering, but I bought one like this, although I paid less (I think I might have gotten it from ebay).https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33003519283.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_groupList.8148356.22.2f6c96f1iuqL9G

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2021, 12:54:21 am
content: This one is cheap, although at least for the T12 handle I have the tip does touch on the inside:https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/aven-tools/17530/4926915Also the holes in it aren't big enough to fit T12 tips for storage, so you'd have to drill them out or make some/print a storage rack.

author: cdev
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2021, 01:43:21 am
content: You can sometimes use a narrow necked glass bottle. But watch out, if the iron is hot enough, it might just suddenly crack and break. This is rarely a good or adequate holder. It breaks if the iron is too hot. Its likely not safe.

author: TheBay
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 20, 2021, 01:45:08 am
content: Quote from: thm_w on November 20, 2021, 12:54:21 amThat's also sold under the Duratool brand, part number: D03173I use this holder for a Zhongdi ZD-8915 desoldering gun as it is far better than the supplied holder.Ironically the original manufacturer seems to be Zhongdi and their part number is: ZD-10W

author: mastershake
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2021, 02:09:34 am
content: Quote from: totalnoob on November 19, 2021, 12:17:45 pmyup these work great for t12 and you can find them for like 12-15$ or less sometimes under different brands on aliexpress

author: floobydust
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2021, 02:10:15 am
content: There are no decent T12-clone stands, the chinese can't make one - I've tried a couple and if you search you will see people doing mods to them.Either the stand hole size/shape is terrible, or the stand is just stupid- no place to put tips, too light falls over etc.The FX9501 (clone) handle and stand diameter is way off, so it likes to fall out. I think they might be just using 936 stands for T12. I was so mad I was going to get a custom one machined up.The KSGER 951? cast blue+yellow is garbage, the hole is huge and has a sharp lip that hooks the handle sometimes. I filed it down.The machined stand I did not try, it was expensive but not now. Looks OK but like all the crappy stands - no place to put tips, bolt goes loose, oddball sponge size and does it really hold the handle in place?https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001861509937.htmlThe "zinc alloy" stand, the handle just flips up and out onto your carpet. Russians added a metal lip as a fix.The problem I think is there are many T12-clone handle designs of different sizes, and nobody tailors a stand to them.

author: cnt
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2021, 05:05:33 am
content: Awesome thanks for the input and custom ideas guys!

author: djc6
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 24, 2023, 02:50:43 pm
content: Any tips on how to modify the stand that came with my T12 clone soldering station? It fits the included T12-907 handle perfectly, but I prefer the T12-9501 handle and it doesn't fit as well.I like the "added hook rest" option posted above byQuote from: floobydust on November 20, 2021, 02:10:15 am- but I haven't seen this model for sale. I was considering DIYing it by adding a U-bolt to the stand to support the iron from underneath.

author: RayRay
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 24, 2023, 03:53:22 pm
content: Quote from: djc6 on October 24, 2023, 02:50:43 pmI don't think you should bother. Just get the blue Ksger stand with the yellow piece in the middle (it's compatible with the 9501 handle)

author: RayRay
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 24, 2023, 04:05:02 pm
content: This eruntup stand should also be compatible:https://aliexpress.com/item/1005001321476272.html

author: bitwelder
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 25, 2023, 08:44:51 am
content: Quote from: RayRay on October 24, 2023, 04:05:02 pmI hope it's heavy enough not to slip on the table