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Subject: Re: [motm] Tools help

From: Dave Hylander <david@...>
Date: 2002-05-21

At 05:59 PM 5/20/2002 -0400, Matt Hutchison wrote:
>I'm about to start building my first kits. Up til now I've been a
>software guy, not a hardware guy and I've never owned tools before... this
>stuff is pretty new to me. Can anyone suggest a place to buy the
>following, preferably online?
>
>1) Clamping magnifier

I found one a Radio Shack that works reasonably well, although I find I
don't use it much. I prefer working with one of the magnifier florescent
lights and a Panavise.

>2) Heat gun

www.mouser.com - $50 Weller heat gun Part# 578-1080. While your there
pick up a lead bending tool Part# 5166-801. Best $2.95 I've spent in a
long time.


-dave-

http://www.hylander.com