Jul 19, 2016
George and Jeremy take a look at uses of and options for hand
tools on your workbench. They highlight the tools that are
practical and useful with many suggestions on what to buy and what
features to look for when considering your purchase.
Autodesk buys CADsoft. New web site http://www.cadsoft.io
More background at https://cadsoft.io/blog/autodesk-acquires-eagle/
Download your free copy of Eagle ECAD tools - https://www.autodesk.com/products/eagle/free-download
Doug Hendricks, KI6DS, is restarting the famous Nor Cal QRP club - https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/norcalqrp/info
John Pugliano N7PUG from the Wealthsteading podcast, talked about ham radio and hobbies on the July 2 episode of his podcast - http://www.wealthsteading.com/
Using PC power supplies for ham radio - http://ac8gy.com/pc_supplies.html
Bioenno Battery - BLF-1208LB - https://www.bioennopower.com/collections/12v-series-lifepo4-batteries/products/12v-8ah-lfp-battery-abs-sealed-black-case
Dayton Mini Maker Faire - https://makerfairedayton.com
5" Needle Nose Pliers - $5 - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/h371/
6" Xcelite Needle Nose Pliers - $24 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/96-1330
5.5" Xcelite Slim Needle Nose Pliers - $22 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/96-1908
Angled head cutters AKA 5" Flush Oblique Cutter - $20 - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/eclipse-tools-200-060-flush-oblique-cutter-slim-tip-plier/
Xcelite 170M Flush Cutters - $8 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/22-1050
20-30AWG Wire Strippers Strippers - $5 - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/cp-301g/
8-16AWG Wire Strippers - $12 - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/902-090/
Irwin Auto Wire Strippers - $18 - https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-2078300-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B000OQ21CA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1512309471&sr=8-2&keywords=irwin+stripping+tool
Crimper Frame - $29 - http://anchor-electronics.com/wp-content/uploads/300-054-sq-247×247.jpg
Crimp Die Set for Insulated Lugs - $16 - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/eclipse-tools-300-058-die-set/
Powerwerx Tri-Crimp Full Die Set - $110 - https://powerwerx.com/crimpbag-tricrimp-tridies-gear-bag
Panavise Junior $27 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/106-201
Panavise - $50 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/106-001
Panavise Multi Purpose Work Center - $90 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/106-007
Panavise Electronic Work Center - $90 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/106-265
Hobby Creek - Third Hand Pana Hand Workstation for Panavise - $60 - https://www.amazon.com/Hobby-Creek-Helping-Hands-Soldering/dp/B01AX1VO2I/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512309534&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=hobby+creek&psc=1
Hobby Creek - Third Hand Soldering Tool - $50 - https://www.amazon.com/Hobby-Creek-Helping-Hands-Soldering/dp/B010C504NK/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512309534&sr=1-3-spons&keywords=hobby+creek&psc=1
Hobby Creek - Helping hands mini hand soldering tool - $35 - https://www.amazon.com/Hobby-Creek-Helping-Hands-Soldering/dp/B01HBYNGVW/ref=sr_1_10?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512309534&sr=1-10&keywords=hobby+creek
5.5" Curved Kelly Style - $9 - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/curved-hemostat-mascot-precision-tools-h341/
5.5" Straight Kelly Style - $9 - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/mascot-precision-tools-h340/
Precision Screwdriver Kit - $7 - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/precision-screwdriver-set-philmore-js7/
iFixit 64 Bit Driver Kit - $35 - https://www.amazon.com/iFixit-EU145299-Bit-Driver-Kit/dp/B0189YWOIO/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512309704&sr=1-4&keywords=ifixit+screwdriver+set
Xcelite SD3V 3-Piece Mini Screwdriver Set - $12 - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Xcelite-Pocket-Clip-Screwdriver-Set-3-Piece-SD3V/205692183?cm_mmc=CJ-_-1319015-_-10368321&AID=10368321&PID=1319015&SID=1046233241117&gclsrc=ds&gclid=CJP8qqjDqM0CFRKwfgodu3EI8g&cj=true
Xcelite 6 Piece Phillips/Slotted - $28 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/96-1360
Snips - $10 - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/eclipse-tools-902-083-snips/
Step Drill Bit - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/philmore-63-1601-step-drill-bit/
Xacto knife - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/eclipse-tools-900-113-razor-knife/
Xacto Basic Knife Set - $21 - https://www.amazon.com/Xacto-X5282-Basic-Knife-Set/dp/B00004Z2UB/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1512310119&sr=8-3&keywords=xacto+basic+knife+set
Weller WESD51 Digital Soldering Station - $130 - https://www.amazon.com/Weller-WESD51-Digital-Soldering-Station/dp/B000ARU9PO/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512310144&sr=1-4&keywords=weller+wesd51
Weller WP35 35-Watt Professional Soldering Iron - $45 - https://www.amazon.com/Weller-WP35-35-Watt-Professional-Soldering/dp/B000B5YIYS/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512310168&sr=1-4&keywords=weller+wp35
Hakko Digital Bench FX888D - $100 - https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FX888D-23BY-Digital-Soldering-Station/dp/B00ANZRT4M/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512310190&sr=1-3&keywords=hakko+fx888d
Hakko 599B-02 Solder Tip Cleaning Wire and Holder - $9 - https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-599B-02-Wire-type-soldering-cleaner/dp/B01MXMH47L/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512310253&sr=1-1&keywords=hakko+cleaning
Hakko Fume Extractor - $75 - https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FA400-04-Bench-ESD-Safe-Absorber/dp/B00FZPSEY4/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512310270&sr=1-1&keywords=hakko+fume
Digital Calipers - https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Fractions-Millimeter-Conversion-Measuring/dp/B072QYJC5M/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512310317&sr=1-1&keywords=digital+caliper+cr2032
6” Steel Ruler Metric/Standard - https://www.amazon.com/Shinwa-Stainless-Machinist-Engineer-Graduations/dp/B00LYAP75I/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512310400&sr=1-3&keywords=steel+ruler+metric+standard
