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

[Tom McCulloch]

Hi Andy,
  Yep that's the gizmo -- works great and has spoiled me from ever trying to 
straighten out those darn DIPs.

Tom
WB2QDG
k2 1103
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andy GM0NWI" <andy.gm0nwi1 at btinternet.com>
To: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 8:44 PM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Gearing up to build - where to get tools?


>
>
> Guy's
>
> Not posted here in a long while.. so to you guys who are'nt familar with
> me,...let me say "Hello From Bonnie Scotland"...
>
> Was just reading this thread with great enthusiasm and interest... so went
> "ferretin'" on the .www, .."wonder"
> is this item on the following website, similar to what you were tryin to
> describe Tom..??
>
> If it is so, then, perhaps it will make things easier for the newcomer, or
> more advanced constructors among
> us in tryin to find that tool with your description..
>
> Mama..hopes I'm right..!!  (if so I've even found a tool... " I " did'nt
> know existed..!)
>
>
> http://www.arieselec.com/Web_Data_Sheets/22003/22003.htm#T-516
>
> Hope everyone is well, enjoyin life, enjoyin construction, QRP ... to Mr
> Wilhelm and Mr Hammond.. my best regards
> boys...be intouch soon...
>
> 72s
> Andy
> GM0NWI
> K2 S/n 01324  "...Still... Soon To Be On-Air.." (when my health gets
> better..)
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom McCulloch
>> Sent: 03 March 2006 00:08
>> To: Darwin, Keith; Elecraft Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Gearing up to build - where to get tools?
>>
>> Hi Keith,
>>   One of the neatest tools I have, which I don't think was
>> mentioned is a little gizmo that my daughter gave me as a
>> gift a good number of years.  I'm not sure what its called or
>> if it still sold, maybe some of the guys on this list can
>> steer you as to where to get one.  My daughter got it at
>> Radio Shack and paid about $10.00 back then
>>
>> Anyway it's a little plastic thing that an IC can fit into.
>> You know how the pins are aren't straight down on an IC and
>> you sort of have to press them against a table top to get
>> them all lined up?  Well with this 'thing'
>> you just put the IC into the groove and squeeze the sides of
>> he contraption and presto! ...straight pins that can be
>> placed into the PC board of your K2 (Don't use sockets, BTW)
>>
>> It has two sides which can be used and accommodates both
>> 'regular' size IC's and the larger ones.
>>
>> If any out THERE knows what I'm talking about and can steer
>> Keith in the right.
>>
>> At any rate, enjoy your K2 and savor every minute of building it
>>
>> 73 de
>> Tom
>> wb2qdg
>> k2 31103
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Darwin, Keith" <Keith.Darwin at goodrich.com>
>> To: "Elecraft Discussion List" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 10:19 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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