MOTM

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.