Hand Tools

​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