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A solder fume extractor is something we could probably all use. While there isn’t much to them, [Steven Bennett] put a lot of thought into making one that was better …read more Continue reading Power Tool Battery Fume Extractor
What’s common between one of the most legendary video game characters of all time and a fume extractor ? They both suck. [Chris Borge] is not an electronics hobbyist and …read more Continue reading Kirby Sucks, Literally
We all know the temptation of adding one more feature to your latest project. [Arnov Sharma] didn’t resist the urge. Building on his 3D-printed fume extractor, he developed a new …read more Continue reading Overengineered Fume Extractor, Version 2
Let’s be honest, commercially-available soldering fume extractors are cheap enough that you probably don’t need to build one yourself. But it still makes for a good starter project, especially if …read more Continue reading DIY Fume Extractor with ATtiny13 Speed Control
Prolific maker [sjm4306] tells us the first iteration of his soldering fan was little more than some cardboard, electrical tape, and a hacked up USB cable. But as we all …read more Continue reading Custom Soldering Fume Fan Doesn’t Skimp on Features
Soldering is a key skill to learn when building electronics, but it’s also a process that can put out a lot of fumes. The best way to deal with this …read more Continue reading DIY Fume Extractor Keeps Air Clean While You Solder
You don’t have to look hard to find a broken microwave. These ubiquitous kitchen appliances are so cheap that getting them repaired doesn’t make economical sense for most consumers, making …read more Continue reading Shop Exhaust Fan Salvaged from Broken Microwave
Even the most safety-conscious hackers among us might overlook protective gear when we’re just doing a quick bit of soldering. Honestly, though, eye protection is always a necessity. And those …read more Continue reading An Infrared-Activated Solder Fume Extraction Fan
It’s not something we always think about, but there’s plenty of hazardous fumes in the average workshop that can be deleterious to human health. Whether its soldering, lasercutting, or 3D printing, all of these processes release nasty chemicals into the …read more
Continue reading 3D Printed Butterfly Valve Helps Automate Fume Extraction
Ever been in a situation where you’re not sure where to begin building your own electronics workbench or improve your existing one? [Jeff Glass] writes in with a blog post as detailed as it is beautifully long, chronicling each and every part of his own home lab in order to …read more
Continue reading What Does An Electronics Tinkerer’s Workbench Need?