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I replaced my $70 Hakko PCB vise with a 3D printed one for $4 in materials — here's how
Like most of you I had a Hakko C1380C sitting on my bench. Great tool. But I got curious whether I could replicate the core function with a 3D printer.
Turns out — yes, pretty much entirely.
What it is:
Two PETG printed parts: weighted base + rotating octagonal head
Brass heat-set inserts for both locking knobs
Felt pads on friction surfaces for smooth rotation and PCB edge protection
Holds boards up to ~160mm wide
Full rotation + tilt lock
Total material cost: ~$4. Print time: ~3 hours on Bambu Lab.
The only things I buy are 2 brass inserts, 2 knobs, and a felt sheet. Everything else is printed.
Honestly, the Hakko sits on the shelf now. For prototyping and rework this does the same job.
u/Unfair_Material2706 — 12 days ago
I replaced my $70 Hakko PCB vise with a 3D printed one for $4 in materials — here's how
Like most of you I had a Hakko C1380C sitting on my bench. Great tool. But I got curious whether I could replicate the core function with a 3D printer.
Turns out — yes, pretty much entirely.
What it is:
Two PETG printed parts: weighted base + rotating octagonal head
Brass heat-set inserts for both locking knobs
Felt pads on friction surfaces for smooth rotation and PCB edge protection
Holds boards up to ~160mm wide
Full rotation + tilt lock
Total material cost: ~$4. Print time: ~3 hours on Bambu Lab.
The only things I buy are 2 brass inserts, 2 knobs, and a felt sheet. Everything else is printed.
Honestly, the Hakko sits on the shelf now. For prototyping and rework this does the same job.
Happy to answer questions about the design.
u/Unfair_Material2706 — 12 days ago