Weller WE1010 - Skadis Board Mount

Summary

Weller WE1010 IKEA Skådis Board Mount (WIP)

This Skådis-mounted variant of the Weller WE1010 holder was created at the request of another user and is provided as a work in progress until broader real-world fitment feedback is collected.

Through collaboration with the requesting user, multiple spacer configurations were evaluated to balance clearance, rigidity, and material efficiency.

Photos courtesy of amdonio (MakerWorld contributor, original fitment collaborator).

Recommended Configuration (Read This First)

Spacer Bracket – Low Profile – Reverse Mounted (Recommended)

Through testing, it was determined that a 50% height, reverse-mounted spacer bracket — where the flat face of the spacer contacts the Weller bracket rather than the Skådis board — achieves the best overall result.

This configuration:

• Successfully routes power using a right-hand power cable (toward the center of the unit / spacer bracket)
• Significantly reduces filament use
• Lowers the mounting profile
• Reduces cantilever torsion applied to the Skådis board compared to taller spacers

👉 In ~99% of cases, this low-profile bracket is the correct choice.
Only use taller spacer variants if you have a specific clearance requirement (non-standard cables, obstructions, or atypical board spacing).

Features

• Low-profile spacer geometry optimized for rigidity and minimal leverage on the Skådis board
• Maintains adequate clearance for right-angle power connectors and rear ventilation
• Spacer extends to the bottom edge of the Weller bracket to reduce torsional load on fasteners
• Slotted mounting holes accept 7–9 mm washers and allow drop-through / printed Skådis nuts to be installed from the front
• Recessed bolt heads sit ~3 mm below the rear surface for a cleaner install and reduced snag risk

Hardware

• Fasteners:
  • M3 or M4 × 60 mm recommended
  • Nominal required length is ~56–58 mm depending on washer and nut style
  • M3×60 is recommended for ease of sourcing and tolerance stack-up
• Washers:
  • 7–9 mm OD flat washers required
• Nuts:
  • Drop-in / printed Skådis nuts or equivalent
  • Standard hex nuts may work but require rear access to the board

⚠️ Note: Extra bolt length may protrude behind the Skådis board. This is normal and typically clears the rear relief channel.

Materials & Print Settings

• Recommended materials: PETG, PA6-CF, PA12-CF
• PLA is not recommended due to long-term creep under load
• Printed honeycomb core is intentional to balance stiffness, weight, and print time
• No supports required

Print Orientation

STLs are oriented correctly as provided.
Print with the rear face of the spacer against the build plate.

Skådis Nuts (Future Release)

I have custom Skådis nuts prototyped that improve fitment and ease of installation.

If there is sufficient interest and willing testers, I will release these as an additional download once validated.

Notes / Limitations

• Minor side-to-side play may occur due to Skådis slot tolerances, especially with M3 hardware
• Skådis slots are spec’d at 5 mm — if your horizontal extrusion multiplier is off or your drop-in nuts are very tight tolerance, you may need to load nuts from the rear or lightly relieve material
• Intended for normal use (placing/removing the iron, plugging/unplugging cables)
• Not designed to support heavy lateral loads or abuse
• Feedback is welcome — this design may be revised based on user reports

If you do not need Skådis compatibility, use the standard under-desk mount instead.