Chefkoch’s PCB vise soldering station, which can be printed with less than 70 grams of filament, offers a compact and multifunctional tool for small circuit boards. The design provides stability by using the solder spool as a counterweight, while the jaws can be positioned horizontally or vertically.
The setup is produced entirely through 3D printing and requires no additional hardware or fasteners. Alongside the design, a pen-like “solder scroll” tool that makes it easier to feed solder by hand is also recommended.
Why it matters
This design offers people working with small circuit boards the ability to combine securing the board and feeding materials during soldering in a single setup. The fact that it requires no additional hardware or fasteners reduces the preparation needed to set up the tool, while its ability to be produced with a 3D printer improves accessibility. The jaws’ horizontal or vertical orientation allows the setup to adapt to different board layouts and working positions; using the spool as a balancing element also means the design does not require a separate weight component. When considered together with the pen-like auxiliary tool that facilitates feeding solder by hand, the setup addresses securing the board and solder flow within the same workflow. However, the design’s practical limitations with different board sizes and usage conditions remain unclear.