Gregs Maker Corner | My Favorite 3D Printing, DIY, Electronics Workbench Tools @GregsMakerCorner | Uploaded November 2021 | Updated October 2024, 6 hours ago.
Looking to get more tools for your workbench? Curious what I use in the Maker Corner? You're in the right place! I've been into 3d printing, electronics, and building miniquads (drones) for many years. I have gone through a lot of tools and I mostly show my favorites and what I've found to work well in this video. I share some history, pros/cons, usage info, and budget considerations. I hope that this video can be useful for all levels of experience. Find this helpful? Any tools I missed that should have made the cut? Please comment!
If you want to get a good look on how I use many of these tools, please check out my V0.1 build series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQnpsv1trbT-WkHpvdFfpSlhTUunMQRa
Most tools shown in the video are available on Amazon with links below. In a few cases the exact item is not available but there is one similar, and I noted that. Amazon Affiliate Links below (please use these- no extra cost to you, helps me out). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for your support!
For my international viewers, I was planning on including Aliexpress links, but unfortunately I ran out of room in the description. I plan to work on a document that I can link for sourcing in the future and will link it.
Quick Navigation to Video and Tools:
General Tools
0:58 - Bondhus Metric Drivers- amzn.to/3vpjti8
1:51 - Wiha Drivers- amzn.to/3vp5Tv4
2:33 - Heavy Duty Gardner Bender Scissors- amzn.to/2Z7SawR
3:12 - Flush Cutters - amzn.to/3nAkr8L
3:26 - Titan Plier Assortment - amzn.to/3CD4TWb
4:08 - Spirit Level - amzn.to/3qSdjGU (Similar, but not same)
4:25 - Digital Calipers - amzn.to/3x7vZDt (Similar, but not same)
5:09 - Utility Knife - amzn.to/3CzK7GY (Similar, but not same)
5:21 - Small Precision Screwdrivers - amzn.to/3DNNc7h
5:34 - Needle File Set - amzn.to/30NYPwX (Similar, but not same)
Electronics Tools (6:13)
6:36 - Budget Helping Hands - alien3d.us/product/3-arm-soldering-helping-hands
7:26 - Quality Helping Hands - amzn.to/3x7302C
7:36 - Brass Wool for Solder Tip Cleaning - amzn.to/2Z6h3ZQ
7:58 - Hakko 888FX High Quality Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3FZtsiM
9:00 - 898D Clone Soldering Iron - ebay.com/itm/173973363881?epid=10045290611&hash=item28819edca9:g:7KQAAOSwnB1fV7g8
aliexpress.com/item/4000035774932.html?spm=a2g0o.search0304.0.0.5ee87ec8EkS1EW&algo_pvid=b5728c7c-607c-4f55-ab5f-380abbcf983d&algo_exp_id=b5728c7c-607c-4f55-ab5f-380abbcf983d-16
10:42 - TS100 Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3x6FfI1
12:34 - Rosin Soldering Flux - amzn.to/32kv1Zr (Similar to video, but not the same)
12:57 - 60/40 Solder (.8mm) - amzn.to/32esNdX
13:23 - 63/37 Solder (.8mm) - amzn.to/30Lw4kp
14:11 - Tip Tinner - amzn.to/3FCq2lk
14:32 - Solder Smoke Absorber / Fume Extractor
15:08 - Heat Inserts and Tips - amzn.to/3aLh6N5
15:37 - Electronics Tweezers - amzn.to/3cvs9uD
16:00 - Capri Wire Strippers - amzn.to/3ctPY62
16:45 - Heat Shrink - amzn.to/3oPHxrc, amzn.to/3DH4ZgI
17:48 - Heat gun - amzn.to/3x6EBuc (Similar, not same)
18:11 - Hot Glue Gun - amzn.to/3CBfL6M (Newer model)
18:39 - Crimpers and Terminals
19:10 - Ferrules - amzn.to/2Z3axDb
19:41 - Engineer PA-09 Crimpers - amzn.to/3aLgZB9
20:12 - Engineer PA-20 Crimpers - amzn.to/32aByWo
20:29 - Titan Crimper (Spade, Ring, Fork) - amzn.to/3aKaONE
21:29 - Multimeters - amzn.to/3kXzw2r (Different than video, but very similar to what I use)
Adhesives
22:07 - Mercury Thin Flex Adhesive (CA Glue) - amzn.to/3nBOGw5
23:27 - VHB Tape - amzn.to/3kX8FUd
23:55 - E6000 Glue - amzn.to/3DDENng (mini packs)
24:29 - PLA Gloop - alien3d.us/product/glue-gloop-pla
3d Printing Accessories (24:52)
25:12 - Spare Parts
24:47 - DC Fans for Hot End / Case Cooling
25:44 - Spare heater Cartridges & Thermistors - amzn.to/3cz5z4k
26:17 - 5015 Fans for Part cooling - amzn.to/3HFliNv
26:46 - Triangle Labs Brand Spare Parts
28:18 - Spare e3d heat block and sock
28:39 - Spare Nozzles - Slice Engineering: sliceengineering.com/?p=rkTUygBVK use code "GREGG5" for 5% off!
29:07 - Ratchet Tools for Nozzle Swapping - alien3d.us/product/z-catch-10-piece-1-4-inch-drive-cr-v-socket-set
29:45 - Patelle Knives - amzn.to/3ctJGTY
30:28 - Super Lube Synthetic Oil and Grease - amzn.to/3FUyptf, amzn.to/3BW2TZE
31:12 - Thread Locker (Blue Permatex, Loctite) - amzn.to/3ATPmjE
32:29 - Magnetic Sheet from TH3D - th3dstudio.com/product/ezflex2-flexible-print-system
33:02 - 1500 Grit Sand paper - amzn.to/3CDPTqO (Similar)
33:43 - Goo Gone - amzn.to/3x3StFC
34:02 - Dial Indicator - amzn.to/3x6BT7W
34:49 - Brass Wire Brush
35:08 - Summary and Closing Comments
Looking to get more tools for your workbench? Curious what I use in the Maker Corner? You're in the right place! I've been into 3d printing, electronics, and building miniquads (drones) for many years. I have gone through a lot of tools and I mostly show my favorites and what I've found to work well in this video. I share some history, pros/cons, usage info, and budget considerations. I hope that this video can be useful for all levels of experience. Find this helpful? Any tools I missed that should have made the cut? Please comment!
If you want to get a good look on how I use many of these tools, please check out my V0.1 build series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQnpsv1trbT-WkHpvdFfpSlhTUunMQRa
Most tools shown in the video are available on Amazon with links below. In a few cases the exact item is not available but there is one similar, and I noted that. Amazon Affiliate Links below (please use these- no extra cost to you, helps me out). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for your support!
For my international viewers, I was planning on including Aliexpress links, but unfortunately I ran out of room in the description. I plan to work on a document that I can link for sourcing in the future and will link it.
Quick Navigation to Video and Tools:
General Tools
0:58 - Bondhus Metric Drivers- amzn.to/3vpjti8
1:51 - Wiha Drivers- amzn.to/3vp5Tv4
2:33 - Heavy Duty Gardner Bender Scissors- amzn.to/2Z7SawR
3:12 - Flush Cutters - amzn.to/3nAkr8L
3:26 - Titan Plier Assortment - amzn.to/3CD4TWb
4:08 - Spirit Level - amzn.to/3qSdjGU (Similar, but not same)
4:25 - Digital Calipers - amzn.to/3x7vZDt (Similar, but not same)
5:09 - Utility Knife - amzn.to/3CzK7GY (Similar, but not same)
5:21 - Small Precision Screwdrivers - amzn.to/3DNNc7h
5:34 - Needle File Set - amzn.to/30NYPwX (Similar, but not same)
Electronics Tools (6:13)
6:36 - Budget Helping Hands - alien3d.us/product/3-arm-soldering-helping-hands
7:26 - Quality Helping Hands - amzn.to/3x7302C
7:36 - Brass Wool for Solder Tip Cleaning - amzn.to/2Z6h3ZQ
7:58 - Hakko 888FX High Quality Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3FZtsiM
9:00 - 898D Clone Soldering Iron - ebay.com/itm/173973363881?epid=10045290611&hash=item28819edca9:g:7KQAAOSwnB1fV7g8
aliexpress.com/item/4000035774932.html?spm=a2g0o.search0304.0.0.5ee87ec8EkS1EW&algo_pvid=b5728c7c-607c-4f55-ab5f-380abbcf983d&algo_exp_id=b5728c7c-607c-4f55-ab5f-380abbcf983d-16
10:42 - TS100 Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3x6FfI1
12:34 - Rosin Soldering Flux - amzn.to/32kv1Zr (Similar to video, but not the same)
12:57 - 60/40 Solder (.8mm) - amzn.to/32esNdX
13:23 - 63/37 Solder (.8mm) - amzn.to/30Lw4kp
14:11 - Tip Tinner - amzn.to/3FCq2lk
14:32 - Solder Smoke Absorber / Fume Extractor
15:08 - Heat Inserts and Tips - amzn.to/3aLh6N5
15:37 - Electronics Tweezers - amzn.to/3cvs9uD
16:00 - Capri Wire Strippers - amzn.to/3ctPY62
16:45 - Heat Shrink - amzn.to/3oPHxrc, amzn.to/3DH4ZgI
17:48 - Heat gun - amzn.to/3x6EBuc (Similar, not same)
18:11 - Hot Glue Gun - amzn.to/3CBfL6M (Newer model)
18:39 - Crimpers and Terminals
19:10 - Ferrules - amzn.to/2Z3axDb
19:41 - Engineer PA-09 Crimpers - amzn.to/3aLgZB9
20:12 - Engineer PA-20 Crimpers - amzn.to/32aByWo
20:29 - Titan Crimper (Spade, Ring, Fork) - amzn.to/3aKaONE
21:29 - Multimeters - amzn.to/3kXzw2r (Different than video, but very similar to what I use)
Adhesives
22:07 - Mercury Thin Flex Adhesive (CA Glue) - amzn.to/3nBOGw5
23:27 - VHB Tape - amzn.to/3kX8FUd
23:55 - E6000 Glue - amzn.to/3DDENng (mini packs)
24:29 - PLA Gloop - alien3d.us/product/glue-gloop-pla
3d Printing Accessories (24:52)
25:12 - Spare Parts
24:47 - DC Fans for Hot End / Case Cooling
25:44 - Spare heater Cartridges & Thermistors - amzn.to/3cz5z4k
26:17 - 5015 Fans for Part cooling - amzn.to/3HFliNv
26:46 - Triangle Labs Brand Spare Parts
28:18 - Spare e3d heat block and sock
28:39 - Spare Nozzles - Slice Engineering: sliceengineering.com/?p=rkTUygBVK use code "GREGG5" for 5% off!
29:07 - Ratchet Tools for Nozzle Swapping - alien3d.us/product/z-catch-10-piece-1-4-inch-drive-cr-v-socket-set
29:45 - Patelle Knives - amzn.to/3ctJGTY
30:28 - Super Lube Synthetic Oil and Grease - amzn.to/3FUyptf, amzn.to/3BW2TZE
31:12 - Thread Locker (Blue Permatex, Loctite) - amzn.to/3ATPmjE
32:29 - Magnetic Sheet from TH3D - th3dstudio.com/product/ezflex2-flexible-print-system
33:02 - 1500 Grit Sand paper - amzn.to/3CDPTqO (Similar)
33:43 - Goo Gone - amzn.to/3x3StFC
34:02 - Dial Indicator - amzn.to/3x6BT7W
34:49 - Brass Wire Brush
35:08 - Summary and Closing Comments
