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Ham Radio 360: Workbench-2, Hand Tools

Posted: 19 Jul 2016 06:22 AM PDT
http://hamradio360.com/index.php/201...-2-hand-tools/


In this episode of The Workbench, George @KJ6VU and Jeremy @KF7IJZ take a
look at uses of and options for hand tools at the 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.



MCM Electronics 5% Coupon Code: radio5 (July 19-31 2016)


Segment 1 News and Updates


Autodesk buys CADsoft. New web site http://www.cadsoft.io
More background at https://cadsoft.io/blog/autodesk-acquires-eagle/
Free version for non-commercial hobby use is now called Eagle Express
Schematic, layout, router, 2 schematic sheets, 2 signal layers, 100mm x 80
mm. News:
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Doug Hendricks, KI6DS, is restarting the famous Nor Cal QRP club. Monthly
meetings take place in San Jose, CA. Check out the norcalqrp yahoo group.
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/norcalqrp/info
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Our friend, 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/
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Using PC power supplies for ham radio: Â*http://ac8gy.com/pc_supplies.html
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Whats on Georges bench? Building a repeater for Cale 2 CDM1550 radios +
SRS Controller Radio shelf monitoring board as part of our Motorola CDM
repeater radio upgrade
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Whats on Jeremys bench? -Bioenno Battery BLF-1208LB
https://www.bioennopower.com/collect...led-black-case

Dayton Mini Maker Faire https://makerfairedayton.com







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Segment 2 Hand Tools


Needle nose pilers



5 Needle Nose Pliers $5 Â*http://anchor-electronics.com/product/h371/
6 Xcelite Needle Nose Pliers
$24 Â*http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/96-1330
5.5 Xcelite Slim Needle Nose Pliers
$22 Â*http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/96-1908


Diagonal Wire cutters


Angled head cutters AKA 5 Flush Oblique Cutter
$20 Â*http://anchor-electronics.com/produc...lim-tip-plier/
Xcelite 170M $8 http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/22-1050


Wire strippers


20-30AWG Strippers $5 http://anchor-electronics.com/product/cp-301g/
8-16AWG Strippers $12 http://anchor-electronics.com/product/902-090/
Irwin Auto Strippers $18



Crimper


Crimper Frame
$29 Â*http://anchor-electronics.com/wp-con...-sq-247247.jpg
Crimp Die Set for Insulated Lugs
$16 Â*http://anchor-electronics.com/produc...0-058-die-set/
Powerwerx Tri-Crimp Full Die Set
$110 Â*https://powerwerx.com/crimpbag-tricr...idies-gear-bag



Vise


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



Helping hands


MCM Helping Hands w/ Magnifier $4
Hobby Creek Third Hand Pana Hand Workstation for Panavise $60
Hobby Creek Third Hand Soldering Tool $50
Hobby Creek Helping hands mini hand soldering tool $35



Hemostat


5.5 Curved Kelly Style
$9 Â*http://anchor-electronics.com/produc...on-tools-h341/
5.5 Straight Kelly Style
$9 Â*http://anchor-electronics.com/produc...on-tools-h340/



Precision screwdrivers


Precision Screwdriver Kit
$7 Â*http://anchor-electronics.com/produc...-philmore-js7/
iFixit 54 Bit Driver Kit $35

Xcelite SD3V 3-Piece Mini Screwdriver Set
$12 Â*http://www.homedepot.com/p/Xcelite-P...EI8g&cj=tr ue
Xcelite 6 Piece Phillips/Slotted
$28 Â*http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/96-1360




Cutters


Snips
$10 Â*http://anchor-electronics.com/produc...902-083-snips/



Tweezers


PIXNOR 7-Piece Precision Tweezer Set $12



Usual mechanical hand tools source from big box stores


Screwdrivers and Nut Drivers (Craftsman, Xcellite, Hunter, Kobalt, etc)
Get a cheap set, buy Kobalt from Lowes, almost infinitely returnable
Reamer
Tape Measures
Cordless drill and bits
Drill Press
Step Drill
Bit Â*http://anchor-electronics.com/produc...tep-drill-bit/
Socket set



Pickup cheap from local big box store
Metric and Standard
Small 1/4� drive right angle socket set




Hex Wrench Set Metric and SAE


Tekton SAE/Metric Ball End set $14


Xacto knife


http://anchor-electronics.com/produc...3-razor-knife/
Xacto Basic Knife Set $21


Soldering Iron & Accessories


Weller WESD51 Digital Soldering Station $130 +
Weller WP35 35-Watt Professional Soldering Iron $45 +
Hakko Digital Bench FX888D $100Â*
Hakko Temp adjustable Pencil $40
Hakko 599B-02 Solder Tip Cleaning Wire and Holder $9
Hakko Fume Extractor $75




Measuring


Digital Calipers Make sure uses common CR2032 Battery $28
Steel Measures SAE and Metric $7






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