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Ham Radio Workbench Podcast Episodes

250 Dollar Workbench

2/23/2021

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This week we have a mega cast to discuss how to start a workbench on a $250 budget.  George KJ6VU, Rod VA3ON, Vince VE6LK, and Dan AG7GM all present their recommendations while Mike VA3MW and Jeremy KF7IJZ give insight to the selections offered.

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BayCon 2021 Videos - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfAM3ZqzDZxL2Ez5R2oD-Qw

Mike's $31 DMM - https://www.banggood.com/ANENG-620A-4_7-inch-Large-LCD-Screen-Automatic-+-Manual-Intelligent-True-RMS-Digital-Multimeter-Resistance-Diode-Capacitance-Temperature-Frequency-Test-p-1805601.html?rmmds=myorder&cur_warehouse=CN&ID=6287842

Vince D'eon VE6LK - http://ve6lk.com/ and https://twitter.com/VE6LK

George Builds an IC-705 portable case - ttps://www.hamradioworkbench.com/george-kj6vus-blog.html

Tester Diode Triode Capacitor Resistor Transistor LCR ESR NPN PNP MOSFET - https://www.amazon.com/wisTek-Transistor-Capacitor-Resistor-Colorful/dp/B07SZQ7VTF/ref=sr_1_83?dchild=1&keywords=lcr+esr+meter&qid=1613767657&sr=8-83

Plasti-Dip - https://www.homedepot.com/b/Plasti-Dip/N-5yc1vZ6z7 

Veto Pro Pac - https://vetopropac.com/ 

Cycle25 Club YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy_0gANQteAstN8wHJR8QPw

George's List - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SuskqruwVKmGCd15li9__VOVXv45fz8rd7jqtpyL3Yw/edit?usp=sharing

Vince's List - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JQDEhrkI1ZuVnZaAKkoyyCSBUsRNBswHgkL9JVmRsxI/edit?usp=sharing

Dan's List - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ES1RqjK2JgH22COja79vSv4Dl4XJSfucV9wjfFxRd4I/edit?usp=sharing

Rod's List
Rod - Pliers kit (6)
Craftsman
Stanley Black & Decker/Dewalt
22
https://www.amazon.com/CRAFTSMAN-Pliers-6-Piece-Pouch-CMHT81716/dp/B07QL3CLRS/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=electronics+tool+set&qid=1613782573&sr=8-9

Screwdrivers (16) (iPhone)
Craftsman
Tell this story
20
https://www.amazon.com/CRAFTSMAN-944979-Pieces-Set-Electronics/dp/B01HZWV0JU/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=craftsman+electronics+screwdrivers&qid=1613782859&sr=8-5

Ratcheting screwdriver/Bits
Craftsman
Have this already?
20
https://www.amazon.com/CRAFTSMAN-Ratcheting-Screwdriver-26-Piece-CMHT68001/dp/B07SGVXKZ9/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3/146-1530988-4851835?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07SGVXKZ9&pd_rd_r=c4901bbb-ba48-4453-b4ad-5578484f367f&pd_rd_w=SsvfV&pd_rd_wg=JDFZ7&pf_rd_p=f325d01c-4658-4593-be83-3e12ca663f0e&pf_rd_r=MRA12DNAN97M113YKF9Z&psc=1&refRID=MRA12DNAN97M113YKF9Z
Soldering
Rod - 
Solder Station
Weller WESD51
Used 48
48
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Weller-WESD51-Digital-Solder-Station-50-W-350-850-F/114680045896?hash=item1ab376a148:g:s8AAAOSw~Q9gJadb

 we1010na
New 109
0
https://www.amazon.com/Weller-WE1010NA-Digital-Soldering-Station/dp/B077JDGY1J/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=WE1010NA&qid=1613781309&sr=8-2

 Education kit
159 usd with lb solder and xcelites
  Test Equipment
DMM - Digital Multi Meter
Fluke Model 101
New
51
https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-101-Multimeter-Resistance-Capacitance/dp/B00HE6MIJY/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=fluke+101&qid=1613781680&sr=8-1
Consumables
Solder
Kester "44" 63/37 .031
New
12.49
https://www.amazon.com/Kester-Rosin-Core-Solder-Dispense-Pak/dp/B017WK9HQS/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=SOLDER+kester+63%2F37&qid=1613781863&s=industrial&sr=1-7

Solder wick
Tiny roll (Yellow)
New
3.5
https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-Desoldering-Length-Yellow/dp/B008O9W78C/ref=sr_1_7_mod_primary_new?dchild=1&keywords=solder+wick+yellow&qid=1613782353&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sr=8-7

Sponge
Fits in caddy
New
2.2
https://www.amazon.com/Weller-WCC104-Solder-Cleaning-Sponge/dp/B0091A7CUG/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Sponge+for+weller+soldering+iron&qid=1613782468&sr=8-3

​Jeremy's List
Hakko FX-888D Soldering Station - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ANZRT4M/
Hakko CHP-170 Micro Cutters - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FZPDG1K/
Uni-T UT-139C Digital Multimeter - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016JXASYE/
Irwin VISE GRIP Wire Stripper - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OQ21CA/
iFixit Mako Precision Screwdriver Set - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0189YWOIO/
Mitotoyu Pocket Steel Rule - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001OBX14Q/
1/4" Right Angle Driver Set - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0062FSAVI/
EEVBlog BM235 DMM - https://www.amazon.com/EEVblog-BM235-Brymen-Multimeter/dp/B01JZ1ADCO/
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Hand Tools

7/19/2016

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​George and Jeremy take a look at uses of and options for hand tools on your workbench.  They highlight the tools that are practical and useful with many suggestions on what to buy and what features to look for when considering your purchase.

Autodesk buys CADsoft. New web site http://www.cadsoft.io

More background at https://cadsoft.io/blog/autodesk-acquires-eagle/

Download your free copy of Eagle ECAD tools - https://www.autodesk.com/products/eagle/free-download

Doug Hendricks, KI6DS, is restarting the famous Nor Cal QRP club - https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/norcalqrp/info

John Pugliano N7PUG from the Wealthsteading podcast, talked about ham radio and hobbies on the July 2 episode of his podcast - http://www.wealthsteading.com/

Using PC power supplies for ham radio - http://ac8gy.com/pc_supplies.html

Bioenno Battery - BLF-1208LB - https://www.bioennopower.com/collections/12v-series-lifepo4-batteries/products/12v-8ah-lfp-battery-abs-sealed-black-case

Dayton Mini Maker Faire - https://makerfairedayton.com

5" Needle Nose Pliers - $5 - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/h371/

6" Xcelite Needle Nose Pliers - $24 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/96-1330

5.5" Xcelite Slim Needle Nose Pliers - $22 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/96-1908

Angled head cutters AKA 5" Flush Oblique Cutter - $20 - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/eclipse-tools-200-060-flush-oblique-cutter-slim-tip-plier/

Xcelite 170M Flush Cutters - $8 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/22-1050

20-30AWG Wire Strippers Strippers - $5 - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/cp-301g/

8-16AWG Wire Strippers - $12 - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/902-090/

Irwin Auto Wire Strippers - $18 - https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-2078300-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B000OQ21CA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1512309471&sr=8-2&keywords=irwin+stripping+tool

Crimper Frame - $29 - http://anchor-electronics.com/wp-content/uploads/300-054-sq-247×247.jpg

Crimp Die Set for Insulated Lugs - $16 -  http://anchor-electronics.com/product/eclipse-tools-300-058-die-set/

Powerwerx Tri-Crimp Full Die Set - $110 -  https://powerwerx.com/crimpbag-tricrimp-tridies-gear-bag

Panavise Junior $27 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/106-201

Panavise - $50 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/106-001

Panavise Multi Purpose Work Center - $90 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/106-007

Panavise Electronic Work Center - $90 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/106-265

Hobby Creek - Third Hand Pana Hand Workstation for Panavise - $60 - https://www.amazon.com/Hobby-Creek-Helping-Hands-Soldering/dp/B01AX1VO2I/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512309534&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=hobby+creek&psc=1

Hobby Creek - Third Hand Soldering Tool - $50 - https://www.amazon.com/Hobby-Creek-Helping-Hands-Soldering/dp/B010C504NK/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512309534&sr=1-3-spons&keywords=hobby+creek&psc=1

Hobby Creek - Helping hands mini hand soldering tool - $35 - https://www.amazon.com/Hobby-Creek-Helping-Hands-Soldering/dp/B01HBYNGVW/ref=sr_1_10?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512309534&sr=1-10&keywords=hobby+creek

5.5" Curved Kelly Style - $9 - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/curved-hemostat-mascot-precision-tools-h341/

5.5" Straight Kelly Style - $9 - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/mascot-precision-tools-h340/

Precision Screwdriver Kit - $7 - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/precision-screwdriver-set-philmore-js7/

iFixit 64 Bit Driver Kit - $35 - https://www.amazon.com/iFixit-EU145299-Bit-Driver-Kit/dp/B0189YWOIO/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512309704&sr=1-4&keywords=ifixit+screwdriver+set

Xcelite SD3V 3-Piece Mini Screwdriver Set - $12 - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Xcelite-Pocket-Clip-Screwdriver-Set-3-Piece-SD3V/205692183?cm_mmc=CJ-_-1319015-_-10368321&AID=10368321&PID=1319015&SID=1046233241117&gclsrc=ds&gclid=CJP8qqjDqM0CFRKwfgodu3EI8g&cj=true

Xcelite 6 Piece Phillips/Slotted - $28 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/96-1360

Snips - $10 - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/eclipse-tools-902-083-snips/

Step Drill Bit - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/philmore-63-1601-step-drill-bit/

Xacto knife - http://anchor-electronics.com/product/eclipse-tools-900-113-razor-knife/

Xacto Basic Knife Set - $21 - https://www.amazon.com/Xacto-X5282-Basic-Knife-Set/dp/B00004Z2UB/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1512310119&sr=8-3&keywords=xacto+basic+knife+set

Weller WESD51 Digital Soldering Station - $130 - https://www.amazon.com/Weller-WESD51-Digital-Soldering-Station/dp/B000ARU9PO/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512310144&sr=1-4&keywords=weller+wesd51

Weller WP35 35-Watt Professional Soldering Iron - $45 - https://www.amazon.com/Weller-WP35-35-Watt-Professional-Soldering/dp/B000B5YIYS/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512310168&sr=1-4&keywords=weller+wp35

Hakko Digital Bench FX888D - $100 - https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FX888D-23BY-Digital-Soldering-Station/dp/B00ANZRT4M/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512310190&sr=1-3&keywords=hakko+fx888d

Hakko 599B-02 Solder Tip Cleaning Wire and Holder - $9 - https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-599B-02-Wire-type-soldering-cleaner/dp/B01MXMH47L/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512310253&sr=1-1&keywords=hakko+cleaning

Hakko Fume Extractor - $75 - https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FA400-04-Bench-ESD-Safe-Absorber/dp/B00FZPSEY4/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512310270&sr=1-1&keywords=hakko+fume

Digital Calipers - https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Fractions-Millimeter-Conversion-Measuring/dp/B072QYJC5M/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512310317&sr=1-1&keywords=digital+caliper+cr2032

​6” Steel Ruler Metric/Standard - https://www.amazon.com/Shinwa-Stainless-Machinist-Engineer-Graduations/dp/B00LYAP75I/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1512310400&sr=1-3&keywords=steel+ruler+metric+standard
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Introduction to the Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

7/5/2016

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​George KJ6VU and Jeremy KF7IJZ launch The Ham Radio Workbench Podcast, a bi-weekly deep dive on technical, making, and DIY topics of interest to the ham radio operator.  We begin the series with an in-depth discussion on setting up a workbench of your own.  Whether you have fully dedicated lab space or must work off the family kitchen table, George and Jeremy discuss things to consider to create an effective and versatile workspace.

Lifetime Folding Tables

IKEA Linnmon / Adils Table


IKEA Bekant Table


Costco LED Shop Lights


Large Strip


Power Strip with USB
   Deskmount

6 Outlet with USB


3 Outlet with USB


Panavise


Omano LED Magnifier


Handheld Magnifier/LED


Desktop Boom Mag


USB Microscope


Static Pads


Static Mats


Medium Bin Storage


Large Bin Storage


Small Bin Storage


Battery Booster


West Mountain Radio PWRGuard


Powerwerx LVD


​Converting DC Power Supplies
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