Thanks
for the replies!
Yes, I
picked up the weller wtcpt. How about a solder sucker? Forgot to ask
about that one?
-----Original Message-----
From: Adam Schabtach [mailto:adam@...]
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2002 6:40 PM
To: MOTM List
Subject: Re: [motm] Tools help
> 2) Heat gun
One warning: I bought one from Jameco and I don't particularly like it. It
smokes when used on its higher setting, which I find disconcerting.
> Also, I tried buying some stuff from Sears, and I'm not sure if I should
> return it before I open it up because since I haven't started building yet and
> I don't know what the difference is between quality tools and crap.
The Craftsmen brand sold by Sears used to be very good, and the set of
crescent wrenches that I bought from them a year or two ago (not for MOTM
work) seems fine.
> Can
> anyone suggest something specific in the way of chain nose pliers and diagonal
> cutters for MOTM type work?
For cutters or pliers, Xcelite makes great stuff. Get a pair of cutters that
have the narrow blades and flush cutting for trimming leads on PC boards. Go
to www.jameco.com and search for Jameco #146712. I've built about eight MOTM
kits with these.
Got a good temperature-controlled soldering iron?
And yes, as everyone says, the $2.95 lead bender is a must-buy.
--Adam
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