Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Today I needed a simpler video so we're going to look at the tools I most frequently use and would recommend!
-- Tools mentioned in the video --
(Affiliate links for Ebay and Amazon, for which I may be compensated)
Metcal Solder Station: ebay.us/16rMTX
Thermaltronics Solder Station: amzn.to/3W0PWaJ
Metcal Desolder: ebay.us/XwXF4x
Thermaltronics Desolder: amzn.to/3uWbo4O
Silicone pad, not the same one I use but actually looks kinda awesome: amzn.to/3j6LuJ0
Similar Votive Candle Holder for brass wool: amzn.to/3j29Pj7
Kester Solder (Not affiliate because RoHS): amazon.com/gp/product/B00068IJX6
Teflon Sheet + Kapton Tape Combo: amzn.to/3Ytu6OJ
Soldapult(I forgot it's only $25, it's great deal): amzn.to/3FUIJnc
Cheap tweezers can be found pretty much anywhere, I have no idea where I got mine
Husky Pliers (No long needle nose): amzn.to/3hw1cx0
The Husky box cutter was an interesting one to dig into again. I think it may have been OEM'ed by Olympia Tools based on older versions of their Turboknife. This seems to be the newest model they have of it: amzn.to/3iWv3yP
Gerber Multitool (I forgot the other great selling point is that it doesn't have useless tiny scissors): amzn.to/3BJ854P
Klein Wire Strippers: amzn.to/3V0XKIb
Solder Poker Tool (I'm linking to a search because I like the concept but don't have a specific product): amzn.to/3PANEwS
Small Screwdriver (This might be my exact kit, but there are others like it you can look for): amzn.to/3j8X9qQ
LTT Screwdriver(Thank you to David who sent me this!): lttstore.com/products/screwdriver
I'm not gonna link to "A Power Supply" because the listings change too much. A contemporary 500W EVGA bronze is usually my goto now though.
Capacitor ESR Meter: amzn.to/3YFJibZ
Fluke 287 (Remember I said this was overkill when you click the link...): amzn.to/3uVSvip
Binder Clips for cable management: amzn.to/3j8Xw4I
ESD Safe Vacuum: amzn.to/3FvLfyN
-- Timestamps --
00:00 Intro
01:24 Bench Gear Quick Look
01:53 Soldering Station
04:25 Desoldering Iron
09:23 Brass Wool Holder
10:19 Silicone Solder Pad
10:51 Solder
11:23 Kapton and Teflon
12:25 Solder Sucker
15:28 Cheap Tweezers
16:17 Pliers Set
19:06 Box Cutter
20:05 Multi-Tool
20:58 Wire "Cutters"
22:42 Solder "Poker" Assist
23:59 Small Screwdriver
25:24 Big Screwdriver
27:18 A Power Supply
29:17 LCR Meter
30:57 Portable DMM
33:48 ESD Safe Vacuum
39:15 Outro
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Today I needed a simpler video so we're going to look at the tools I most frequently use and would recommend!
-- Tools mentioned in the video --
(Affiliate links for Ebay and Amazon, for which I may be compensated)
Metcal Solder Station: ebay.us/16rMTX
Thermaltronics Solder Station: amzn.to/3W0PWaJ
Metcal Desolder: ebay.us/XwXF4x
Thermaltronics Desolder: amzn.to/3uWbo4O
Silicone pad, not the same one I use but actually looks kinda awesome: amzn.to/3j6LuJ0
Similar Votive Candle Holder for brass wool: amzn.to/3j29Pj7
Kester Solder (Not affiliate because RoHS): amazon.com/gp/product/B00068IJX6
Teflon Sheet + Kapton Tape Combo: amzn.to/3Ytu6OJ
Soldapult(I forgot it's only $25, it's great deal): amzn.to/3FUIJnc
Cheap tweezers can be found pretty much anywhere, I have no idea where I got mine
Husky Pliers (No long needle nose): amzn.to/3hw1cx0
The Husky box cutter was an interesting one to dig into again. I think it may have been OEM'ed by Olympia Tools based on older versions of their Turboknife. This seems to be the newest model they have of it: amzn.to/3iWv3yP
Gerber Multitool (I forgot the other great selling point is that it doesn't have useless tiny scissors): amzn.to/3BJ854P
Klein Wire Strippers: amzn.to/3V0XKIb
Solder Poker Tool (I'm linking to a search because I like the concept but don't have a specific product): amzn.to/3PANEwS
Small Screwdriver (This might be my exact kit, but there are others like it you can look for): amzn.to/3j8X9qQ
LTT Screwdriver(Thank you to David who sent me this!): lttstore.com/products/screwdriver
I'm not gonna link to "A Power Supply" because the listings change too much. A contemporary 500W EVGA bronze is usually my goto now though.
Capacitor ESR Meter: amzn.to/3YFJibZ
Fluke 287 (Remember I said this was overkill when you click the link...): amzn.to/3uVSvip
Binder Clips for cable management: amzn.to/3j8Xw4I
ESD Safe Vacuum: amzn.to/3FvLfyN
-- Timestamps --
00:00 Intro
01:24 Bench Gear Quick Look
01:53 Soldering Station
04:25 Desoldering Iron
09:23 Brass Wool Holder
10:19 Silicone Solder Pad
10:51 Solder
11:23 Kapton and Teflon
12:25 Solder Sucker
15:28 Cheap Tweezers
16:17 Pliers Set
19:06 Box Cutter
20:05 Multi-Tool
20:58 Wire "Cutters"
22:42 Solder "Poker" Assist
23:59 Small Screwdriver
25:24 Big Screwdriver
27:18 A Power Supply
29:17 LCR Meter
30:57 Portable DMM
33:48 ESD Safe Vacuum
39:15 Outro
Here are some ways to help me make more videos!
Buy some Merch:
Merch: tech-tangents.creator-spring.com
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