If your soldering corner has slowly become a tangled mess of irons, solder spools, tip cleaners, and stray components, you are not alone — and there is a tidy fix that only needs a 3D printer.
Designer fabianolczakk has shared the second version of the Soldering Tool Stand on MakerWorld, a printable workbench organizer designed specifically for electronics work. The V2 redesign adds dedicated spots for your most-used soldering tools, a magnetic holder that keeps a solder spool exactly where you need it, and integrated bays for catching the small parts that always end up rolling off the bench.
Why a Dedicated Soldering Organizer Helps
Soldering is a small-tools, small-parts activity, and the difference between a productive session and a frustrating one is often just having everything within arm’s reach. The Stand V2 leans into that idea by giving each tool a defined home. Reaching for the iron, tweezers, side cutters or flux pen becomes a single motion instead of a hunt through a drawer. The component bays are sized to corral resistors, pin headers, screws and the other tiny consumables that normally migrate across the desk.
Inside the Print
The model is shared on MakerWorld as a downloadable file set that should print on virtually any FDM printer with a standard 220 x 220 mm or larger build plate. The headline feature is the magnetic solder spool holder, which uses a small embedded magnet (or pair of magnets) to keep your spool snug against the stand while still letting it spin freely as you pull wire. Beyond that, it is a single-material print — no exotic filament required, though something a little more heat-tolerant near the iron rest is a smart upgrade.
Build It Yourself
You will need an FDM 3D printer and a roll of filament — PLA works fine for the bulk of the body, while PETG is a sensible pick if you want a little more resistance to a hot iron tip brushing past. The only non-printed parts are a small magnet (or two) for the solder spool holder, which press-fits or glues into the printed pocket. Grab the files from the designer’s MakerWorld page, slice them in your usual workflow, print, and you are ready to retire that pile of tools to their new home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Soldering Tool Stand V2 actually hold?
The stand has dedicated spots for your soldering iron, hand tools like tweezers and side cutters, a magnetic holder that grips a standard solder spool, and small bays for components such as resistors, pin headers, and screws.
Do I need a special 3D printer or filament to print it?
No — any FDM printer with a build plate around 220 x 220 mm or larger should handle the parts. PLA prints cleanly for most of the body, but PETG is a good choice for areas near a hot iron. The only extras are one or two small magnets for the spool holder.
What will I learn if I build this?
You’ll get hands-on practice downloading and slicing community 3D models, choosing the right filament for a real-world tool, and embedding magnets into a printed part. It is also a great chance to think about workbench ergonomics so your most common soldering tasks feel effortless.
