250 Dollar Workbench

2/23/2021

10 Comments

Dr. Frank M. howell link

2/26/2021 16:11:25

Another great, great show! I'll add, my Olfa cutter is my gateway tool of choice. Gateway? Yes, it's what I open all the packages from eBay, Amazon and the Orient Express with, LOL!

73,

Frank
K4FMH

John Sambrook

3/2/2021 15:56:52

I usually enjoy your show, but in episode #123 ($250 Workbench) the comment about a Gomco (not "Gomes") was out of line. Here's why.

Infant circumcision is a barbaric cultural ritual that traumatizes its victims at a time in their lives when they are at the most vulnerable. Sadly, Americans, both men and women have been brainwashed into believing that perfectly healthy baby boys somehow need or benefit from genital surgery shortly after birth.

We don't joke about female genital mutilation. In like manner, jokes about male genital mutilation are inappropriate.

73,

John Sambrook

Non snowflake

3/19/2021 13:51:34

Lighten up, Francis.

Matt

1/24/2023 20:59:35

Thanks for making this point. It's a practice that should be ended.

Trent Fleming / N4DTF link

3/5/2021 09:41:05

This was a great effort - anyone who is serious about having the ability to restore, rebuild, repair, or build anything electronic will benefit from the wisdom and insights provided here. I hope you will follow up with more of these type shows periodically. I could see more discussions about tools and techniques for tube radio repair, antenna work, maker projects, etc. You know that most of us suffer in one area or the other from not having the right tool (and good quality ones) and it takes time to build up a good bench, fixed and portable.

Can't thank you enough for contributing to the hobby by providing such great information.

I am at your service if I can help in any way.

73,

Trent
N4DTF

Bill Gurley

3/7/2021 16:52:08

Loved the workbench show! I'm a longtime electronics guy, but new to ham radio, and I got some great ideas from you guys. But I was surprised that no one ever mentioned heat-shrink tubing. A multi-pack in a wide variety of sizes would be a great addition in a starter workbench, preferably along with an inexpensive heat gun.

Bill
K4GUR

Dr. Frank M. Howell link

3/19/2021 14:07:20

Good addition, Bill! I use clear heat shrink with glue inside to cover Dymo labels for coax. Learned the hard way...

Andrew Farkas

3/9/2021 11:25:12

Always love to listen to the recommendations you guys give. Always spot on. I have and old old Weller TCP station that’s probably close to 50 years old the I bought for $20 CDN at a garage sale almost 20 years ago. The plug to the power unit is messed up. So I went shopping and I found this [CA$39.83 18% OFF]Quicko T12-942 MINI OLED Digital Soldering Station T12-907 Handle with T12-K Iron Tips Welding Tool Professional Tools from Tools on banggood https://banggood.app.link/fVBdJvmpueb

3/11/2021 12:39:08

Hi Andrew, Thanks for this post. I'm a newbie at soldering.
Are you happy with this purcahse? Is it easy to get spare tips?
Looking forward to your response.
Cheers!

Ed Ryan

3/10/2021 10:49:07

Another great collection of tools I turn to is this gunsmith kit:

WEAVER Soft Side Gunsmith Tool Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007ZNT8MQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_1ZDSXFFWVBMQG4BQJV70?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Covers a lot of uses for a reasonable price.

73!
AG7WI

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