If you plan on building more than a dozen modules, I heartily recommend
both the Panavise with the suction base and PC board holder, and a real
heat gun. Will set you back over a hundred bucks for both, but you will be
glad you have them. If you are into DIY, the heat gun becomes essential, I
think. You can get a supply of heat shrink tubing that will last a
lifetime from Mouser for only a few dollars.
-Richard Brewster
At 02:04 PM 8/30/03 -0500, J. Larry Hendry wrote:
>I recommend starting with a meter you are happy with, the nice iron you
>mentioned, and your hand tools. I think that Paul still has a builders FAQ
>on his website that recommends hand tools. I find my vise for holding the
>PCB when soldering wires invaluable. Some people use the expensive panavise
>(nice). I have one that was less expensive and I find completey adaquete.
>I also bought a heat gun for the heat shrink tbing. Seems each kit has
>some. I find I use that for many other tasks around the house too.