MOTM

So far, my "workstation" includes:

1) A space in front of my computer moniter where my keyboard usually is.
About the same size as the keyboard.
2) Soldering iton-- ancient Archer model borrowed from my father.
3) OK lighting... need to plug in a lamp.
4) Fingers / knees.
5) Weller diagonal cutters.
6) Needlenose pliers.
7) No solder sucker.
8) 7-piece hollow nut driver set from a company which makes crappy drill
bits (forgot the name).
9) 7-piece allen wrench set.
10) The same soldering iron.
11) I'm sure I can dig up a brush somewhere... ;)
12) DVM also borrowed from my father (also likely an Archer model!)
13) Stanley #1 and #2 screwdrivers

I'm going to keep a close eye on the tools... I can't imagine they'll wear
out any time soon.  On the other hand, I only paid something like $40 for
the stuff I have purchsed so far.  The fingers / knees were free.  ;)

--PBr

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Tentochi [SMTP:tentochi@...]
> Sent:	Friday, December 17, 1999 5:08 PM
> To:	motm@onelist.com
> Subject:	RE: [motm] Stupid tool question...
> 
> From: "Tentochi" <tentochi@...>
> 
> I have the Craftsman set and love it!  I bought it specifically when I
> started building MOTM kits.  I believe I have ONLY used the 1/2" and 5/16"
> for MOTM kits.  An excellent value/investment.  This isn't something that
> will break or wear out building MOTM kits.  And Craftsman does come with
> life time warranties.  There is some other Craftsman equipment I don't
> care
> for though.
> 
> Tool quality priority:
> 1.  Undisturbed, uncluttered, smooth, flat work area
>     (I don't have this one yet.)
> 2.  Soldering iron--go Weller workstation!
> 3.  Excellent lighting (I don't have this one either yet.)
> 4.  PCB vise
> 5.  Diagonal cutter (dikes)
> 6.  Needlenose pliers
> 7.  Solder sucker (I still haven't got the hang of wicking.)
> 8.  1/2" and 5/16" hollow shaft nutdrivers
> 9.  1/16" Allen wrench
> 10. Heat gun
> 11. Fingernail brush
> 
> I don't know if a magnifying glass would help or not since I don't have
> one
> yet, but I am sure it can't hurt (except for my wallet)!
> 
> Come to think of it, I had a hell of a time finding a 5/8" nut driver too!
>