How could I build a Soldering Iron dock?

[Brennan Price]

Ok, so I already have a soldering iron but have realised that I need a dock as my last use caused me to melt my desk (even though it was placed on metal) and I burnt my hand quite severely by accidental touch. I have no money at all and want to see what you guys think would be the best solution to my problem.

 

Thanks, Brennan Price.

[You_are_a_cunt]

I use a glass ashtray when my stand/dock is unavailable (I use that as a microphone stand at times)

[W-L]

2 minutes ago, Brennan_Price said:

Ok, so I already have a soldering iron but have realised that I need a dock as my last use caused me to melt my desk (even though it was placed on metal) and I burnt my hand quite severely by accidental touch. I have no money at all and want to see what you guys think would be the best solution to my problem.

 

Thanks, Brennan Price.

Poor man's solder iron holder, work s quite well:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-nearly-free-Soldering-Iron-Stand/

 

If your afraid of burning your table using a piece of ceramic tile is not a bad idea.

[Brennan Price]

5 minutes ago, revsilverspine said:

I use a glass ashtray when my stand/dock is unavailable (I use that as a microphone stand at times)

 

3 minutes ago, W-L said:

Poor man's solder iron holder, work s quite well:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-nearly-free-Soldering-Iron-Stand/

 

If your afraid of burning your table using a piece of ceramic tile is not a bad idea.

Thanks guys, I will take this on board. I will probably make that 'poor mans soldering iron' tonight.

[Hackentosher]

I know some helping hands come with an iron holder, but I would take the holder out and mount it to something heavier if you want it to stay put.

[Nup]

I just use a stone placemat(?) dunno what they're called in English. Works just as well imo.  

[Brennan Price]

47 minutes ago, Nup said:

I just use a stone placemat(?) dunno what they're called in English. Works just as well imo.  

Oh cool, do ya think a piece of slate could work then?

[Nup]

13 minutes ago, Brennan_Price said:

Oh cool, do ya think a piece of slate could work then?

yeah, i's rudimentary, but would do the job

[Extrememining]

If you can then get a cone and wrap wire around it to make a cone of wire then secure it to a base or the table

[Andster29]

Could take a hook and hang the iron, just have to be careful not to touch it. 

[toxicnos]

Yes, you can coil an an coated wire coat hanger and mount it into a base.