July 4, 2026
Description
Update 04.07.2026:
- added a version of the insert that can hold 2 reels and an accompanying lid for the smaller compartment
- slightly tightened tolerance for the stand-slot
This is a better and improved storage box built on the fan-favourite parametric rugged box by Whity. Taking inspiration from the existing T80P cases, I completely rebuilt the inserts from scratch, taking what works and ditching what doesn't.
List of improvements over vrsn3ptoh's case:
Finger-groove for the iron to get it out easier
Compliant mechanism to hold the iron
Compliant mechanism to hold crhou1's screw-top flux jar tight
Compliant mechanism to hold up to 4 tips securely
2 lidded compartments to store a small amount of whatever you may need, or just to stuff full of brass tip cleaner sponge. Lid prevents the tip cleaner contaminating the entire box with solder blobs.
Tested in ASA and PETG. Tip holder and screw-top flux jar holder may be difficult to get to work right with very stiff materials like PLA.
Included are two "weights" of the external case - one thinned-down slimmer version optimized for this project and one thicker one that's taken directly from my Parametric Rugged box generator.
Some of the addons are not my design, such as the stand and the screw-top flux jar. These you can find in the linked remixes.
Hardware | Quantity | Part |
|---|---|---|
M3x20SHCS or BHCS | 6 | Case hinges and latches |
M3x14 or M3x16SHCS or BHCS | 1 | Iron stand |
608 ZZ or 608 2RS bearing | 1 | Iron stand |
M3x5Dx4L heat-set insert | 1 | Iron stand |
Superglue | 1 | Soldering tin reel assembly |
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — Share Alike
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