[Elecraft] DVM's Solder and Static

[Mike McCoy]

Check eBay before running down and possibly blowing a bundle

In addition to what you mention, here is what I (personally) found
indespensible when building my K2:

A GOOD temp controlled soldering station (ala Weller, etc.)
A 'solder sucker'
An 3X Optivisor or 'clip on' optivisor glasses magnifier
a good set of flush cut pliers
needlenosed pliers
A jewelers phillips head screwdriver set (ala Radioshack # 64-1962). The
kind with the 'spinner' on the end.
A good adjustable light source (the more the merrier I say)
A soldering aid (sort of a small, 2 ended wooden handled 'pick' with a
straight end and a curved end. Useful for lifting/pushing parts/toroids
around, etc.)
small cushioned vise or 'third hand' type of tool to hold
connectors/pins/etc. while soldering
Copies of the relevant manual pages printed from the .pdf file (so as not to
harm the original manual)

What I found really handy (but could probably do without)

Panavise/circuit board holder (actually the one I have is not Panavise but I
like it better than panavise as it adjusts easier)
Large cushiony antistatic mat (I just touch first, keep my elbows on the mat
so I don't need the wriststrap).
Loctite (for those screws you WON'T be taking out later)
Coozy to keep my beer cold.

Dang.. now I wanna build another K2 (etc.)

73 and have fun
Mike - AD5IU

----- Original Message -----
From: <LyamF@aol.com>
To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 5:52 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] DVM's Solder and Static


> I'm trying to get tools to put together K2 #2811.  I have to start from
> scratch, since for various reasons (too long to go into here), I have
none.
> In order to get the best prices, it looks like I'll have to use different
> sources.  Although I'm sorely tempted to drive to Western Radio
Electronics
> in San Diego with my list and get every thing at once.
>
> I've used VTVM's and analog VOM's but never a DVM.  How expensive should I
> go?
> What feature, like ranges, should I look for. If anyone should be so bold
> could you suggest a some brands and model numbers.
>
> Is there any inherent advantage in using multicore solder?  That was very
> popular
> years ago.  If there is no advantage, should I resist the impulse to use
2%
> silver solder.
>
> FINALLY, I'm going to build it on a flat (wood) surface.  Would an
antistatic
> mat work as well as a wrist strap?
>
> TNX,
> Lyam Freeman
>
>
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