{"product_id":"metal-base-european-charcoal-blocks-140mm-70mm","title":"Metal Base-Fits European Charcoal Blocks-140mm X 70mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis metal base is designed to hold standard size (also called medium size) European charcoal blocks during soldering work. It provides a stable, secure cradle that keeps your charcoal block in place on the bench, helping to protect surrounding surfaces and improve control during soldering operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with two specific European charcoal block styles sold by Otto Frei: the European Compressed Charcoal Block Standard size (154.150) and the European Natural Charcoal Block Medium size (154.178). Both of these blocks measure \u003cstrong\u003e140mm x 70mm x 32mm (5-1\/2\" x 2-3\/4\" x 1-1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for standard\/medium size European charcoal blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits the European Compressed Charcoal Block Standard size (154.150)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits the European Natural Charcoal Block Medium size (154.178)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal construction with flexible sides that can be adjusted if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible Block Dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140mm x 70mm x 32mm (5-1\/2\" x 2-3\/4\" x 1-1\/4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible Block Types\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEuropean Compressed Charcoal Block Standard (154.150); European Natural Charcoal Block Medium (154.178)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVariant Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUntreated new charcoal blocks are slightly larger than the metal base.\u003c\/strong\u003e After wrapping and heat curing (conditioning) your new block, it should fit properly in the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you do not wrap and cure your block, you may need to lightly sand the sides of a brand new block to fit, or gently stretch the metal sides of the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcoal blocks naturally shrink with use, so fit will improve over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefer to printed or online resources for guidance on how to properly prepare and condition a charcoal block for use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Otto Frei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43581625336022,"sku":"154.150B","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/metal-base-fits-european-charcoal-blocks-140mm-x-70mm-otto-frei.jpg?v=1719957487","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/products\/metal-base-european-charcoal-blocks-140mm-70mm","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}