[Elecraft] Gearing up to build - where to get tools?

[Don Brown]

Hi

The 7 on the tip means 700 degrees F This is the correct tip temperature for 
building your kit. I would recommend the PTA7 tip for most work. You may 
want to get a PTC7 for times when a large tip is needed. I do not recommend 
the long reach tips because the tip is just too far away from the heater and 
cools off when making joints before the regulator can react to the heat 
load.

Solder 63/37 Kester 44 or 285 .025
cutters Xcelite 170M or Hakko CHP170
NN pliers Xcelite 378M
small magnifying glass
#1 Phillips screwdriver with magnetic tip
small jewelers screw driver or trimpot adjusting tool
lead bending tool Mouser 5166-801

You can get all of it from Mouser. Quick service and no minimum order

Don Brown
KD5NDB


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Darwin, Keith" <Keith.Darwin at goodrich.com>
To: "Elecraft Discussion List" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 9:19 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Gearing up to build - where to get tools?


Hey folks,

I have some tools but will need more for the K2.  I have a Weller WTCPT
(or whatever it is) soldering station with two tips.  Both have a "7" on
the bottom (700 degree?).  One is the original and one is a very thin
pointy tip.

I have a static mat, a clear bench and a workable light.

I'm thinking I need the following and wonder if there is a preferred
place to get them at a fair price?
  - Solder
  - Small side cutters
  - Small needle nose pliers
  - Other tips for the weller
  - Helping hands parts holder
  - Solder braid (for desoldering)

I have access to a vacuum desolder station so if things get bad I can go
that route.

Where should I get these things?  What else do I need?

- Keith KD1E -
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