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Re: [motm] Tools help

2002-05-20 by Daniel C. Heidebrecht

Techni-Tool has a good online catalog too:

https://webvia.techni-tool.com/VIA5/index.jsp

Dan.

On Mon, 20 May 2002, Paul Schreiber wrote:

> 
> 1) Clamping magnifier
> 
> I use the Luxo KFM from Techni-Tool, part #516LI115. This is about $200. But I use it 8hrs/day.
> For "light duty" (pun alert!), maybe the 284LII104 $107 one is OK.
> 
> 
> 2) Heat gun
> 
> I use an Alpha FIT-GUN 3 from www.newark.com. Part #93F1914. They are $66. I got mine at a 40%
> off sale 2yrs ago :)
> You can also use the slightly cheaper Weller Model 1095 from Techni-Tool, part #812PR1095.
> 
> >> Can anyone suggest something specific in the way of chain nose pliers and diagonal cutters for
> MOTM type work?
> 
> Techni-Tools! They have the best selection on the planet. EVERYONE call and get a free
> catalog.800-832-4866.
> 
> Now, I am *VERY PICKY* about my diagonal cutters. Mine are medical-grade stainless steel with
> tempered edges. About $92 (!!?!) but they do not rust and will literally cut a coat hanger in two
> like butter. BUT...instead get the Techni-Tool 758PL173 at a stunning $9.65 :)
> 
> For pliers, get the Techni-Tool 294PL116 at a whopping $13.85.
> 
> STAY AWAY from "home department store" crap. Get the Techni-Tool catalog and geek out. How about
> 76 different kinds of tweezers??!?
> 
> Paul S.
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yo cocino con george

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