Here is a tip for soldering with a tripod from Stacy Goldberg Kropp from Inspiring Metalsmiths Jewelry Group on Facebook - “When soldering using a tripod, turn your tripod upside down and place your screen on the legs to avoid the ring from being a huge heatsink.” Thanks so much Stacy! I LOVE seeing soldering set ups, please please send more! They are so helpful to share with our community! We appreciate it! #tripod #aolderingtripod #solderingtip