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A complete guide to the tools you’ll need in your electronics workshop. From Beginner to Maker to Service Pro - we have the tools for you!
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No code or microcontrollers today, just a deep dig into the tools you’ll need for working with electronics. Note that I’m NOT talking about test equipment today, but we will cover prototyping tools.
It goes without saying (but I’ll say it anyway) that the quality of your work is limited by the tools you have to work with. Electronics is a great hobby and vocation, and there are specialized tools that will make working with electronics a lot easier.
You don’t need to spend a fortune, especially as a beginner, to assemble a decent toolset that will give you years of enjoyment and productivity. In this video, I’ll cover all the hand tools (and some powered tools) you’ll need to assemble an electronics workbench, regardless of your skill level or ambitions.
Here is an outline of what I have in store for you today:
00:00 - Introduction
01:57 - User Types
04:52 - Screwdrivers & Bit Sets
11:29 - Nut Drivers
13:56 - Allen Keys
15:11 - Pliers
17:57 - Vampliers
19:56 - Wire Strippers & Wire Cutters
23:34 - Tweezers
24:38 - Solder for Electronics
26:44 - Soldering Irons & Stations
28:20 - USB-C and Butane Soldering Irons
30:34 - Soldering-Gun
31:41 - Solder Extractors (and work surface)
34:08 - Basic Crimping Tool & Simple Ratchet
36:36 - Engineer PA09 Crimping Tool
38:01 - Crimping Tool with Interchangeable Heads
39:08 - Drill & Drill Bits
42:20 - Hot Glue-Gun
43:38 - Heat-Gun
44:53 - Rotary Tool
46:30 - Solderless Breadboards & Preformed Jumper Wires
51:42 - Shields, HATs, and Proto Boards
55:42 - Chip Extractors & Plastic Tuning Tools
58:25 - Tie Wrap Tool
59:50 - Nibbing (Nibbling) Tool
1:02:37 - Tap & Die Set
1:04:28 - Circuit Board Holders
1:07:50 - My Favorite Tools
1:11:06 - Buying Tools & Storing Tools
1:14:16 - Shopping List
1:16:01 - Conclusion
The article accompanying this video has more details about these tools, so please check it out.
I hope you find this guide useful and that you discover some new tools to add to your own workshop!
Bill

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@Dronebotworkshop 3 місяці тому

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@TheUnofficialMaker 4 місяці тому

I would add a cheap set of digital calipers for the maker. Also a pair of hemostats and tweezers.

@HTMWorkshop 4 місяці тому

Agreed

@capitalinventor4823 4 місяці тому

You mentioned an air compressor for large shops but those are the larger air compressors. There are small ones, smaller than standard computer case, aimed at the airbrushing market that would work very well for cleaning electronic components with compressed air. It would then allow one the ability to airbrush cases, etch glass (with a sandblasting kit), and more.

@serenadenphoto 4 місяці тому

Very impressive display of tools. A must for me is a magnifying glass combined with some good light. I also use a solder suction fan because I don't like the fumes when soldering. My working area is limited, hence I'm still looking for a good solution to store the tools.

@MadnessMotorcycle 4 місяці тому

Your comment about the magnifying glass and good light made me laugh. I am in the same boat LOL...

@MattRiddell 3 місяці тому

I've bought the same shitty magnifying glass with a light 3 times because it keeps failing, but it's so so useful

@davidhawley1132 3 місяці тому

I use a USB microscope with a ring light, which helps with soldering small ICs, Wifi modules, etc. I didn't get much out of magnifying glasses.

@oldarchillies163 4 місяці тому

Service people in the security realm that have to inventory tools many times a day, find the multiple bit kits nice since every bit has a space it fits. Easy to see if anything is missing.🙂

@zaks4434 4 місяці тому

A Label maker can help out a lot if in the budget. Use for a number of things. Not only to ID parts like resistors in bins. I use it on the power supply blocks for whatever it comes with, so I don't get the wrong supply for the tool or whatever it came with. Label block with the item, voltage, amp, and the + - in or side. Mine is a brother brand that even has some electrical symbols built in to print, it can also be connected to my computer by printer cable for even more custom printed labels. There are also several tape colors to choose from, with black lettering or white lettering. There are different types of tape also, like for cables. Different tape sizes also depending on the label maker. Tape off brand names also available to cut the tape cost down some. I really like your work station layout with the colored peg board, and bins.

@davidhawley1132 3 місяці тому

I recently bought a wireless label printer. The phone app that comes with it can do fonts, sizes, background images, templates, etc. Amazing leap of capabilities.

@veryfinedankn3187 2 місяці тому

Nice! Forgot about this on my "to get" list thanks for reminding me.

@veryfinedankn3187 2 місяці тому

David which product did you end up buying? Which end of the $ spectrum did you go for? Any info is appreciated...thanks

@zaks4434 2 місяці тому

The one I bought is several years old now. Its the. brother P touch 2700 Price I don't recall, but I bought it at Staples, probably on sale.

@zaks4434 2 місяці тому

Missed a couple letters. brother P touch PT-2700... I just looked it up. Seen a few listed on eBay. Amazon seller.. way to high price even if never used. Over 400.00. Reason I bought this one at the time. The keyboard layout more like a computer/ type writer, (I'm old. LOL.) it will take the PTouch cartrage , available in different widths and colors. One drawback, is if you don't change the setting for the label it will run out like .75 to 1 inch of blank end tape to start. Even on the lowest setting it will still chop off a little. Can use the chain setup and print several with no cut in-between each to save tape, just hand cut yourself with scissors. I'm sure there's better now. Saw one the other day that's wireless, has no keyboard. It was a brother also it used the smaller cartridges through

@rondlh20 3 місяці тому

20:44 These wire snippers are a bit dangerous (use safety glasses!) the blades sometimes break and shoot away. 35:59 You CAN stop/abort the crimp process by lifting the little ratchet arm between the handles.

@orion310591RS 3 місяці тому

24:28 - Add tweezers with ceramic tip. Good for not shorting things, and good for smd soldering, heat dissipated quickly to work longer and they never bend.

@robertst-laurent6452 4 місяці тому

High precision cutters for small wires for less than $8 ! I have been using nail clippers for the past 40 years+. I even found some with a 45 degree straight cut that are fantastic. They do a perfect cut with very little force, as good as any top of the line cutters for small wires. If you nick the blades just buy another set. They last for years+++ if you don’t use excessive force the blades will stay A+. Your videos are soooooooo precious, and are of superb quality both artistically and content wise.

@damianzanolli1845 4 місяці тому

The most important tool you missed are safety glasses.

@shauryaaher1579 4 місяці тому

I love this guy's workshop. Even I wanna build a small electronics lab but I don't have the resources and the money.

@W1RMD 4 місяці тому

Great video as always! It should also be noted that (Japanese) metric Phillips screws heads are different. A "regular" Phillips screw driver is slightly different. It will kind of fit and even work, but it IS different. 22 gauge solid wire works best for breadboards. Get a roll of white and use Sharpie markers to color code if you're cheap. I like to use standard color codes. Ex. Brown =1 Red=2 etc. Colored wire REALLY helps diagnose a circuit. Also, I'm here to talk as many people as I can out of buying 63/37 solder. It doesn't flow worth a crap and is brittle. It hardens with a dull finish as well. Stick to 60/40.

@heatherryan9820 4 місяці тому

I didn't even know what a nibbler was until I saw your previous video about nibbing. That thing changed my life. Hands down one of my favorite purchases. As I always find, very educational video and very interesting. I always learn so much from watching your videos, thank you tremendously.

@stanwetmore5526 4 місяці тому

I have an old "nibbling " tool that is made by Makita and is 120volt. It cuts a round ended slot about 3/8' dia as it moves forward. I got it 20 years ago for some project that I don't remember. It worked well but you have to watch out for the fingernail size metal clippings that came out of it. I used it on steel panels. His hand tool would be much more controllable for electronic work.

@MagnanimousOne 4 місяці тому

One thing I found out as I worked on long breadboard projects is that I really prefer keychain multitool pliers for fine control work. Like the Leatherman squirt. The handle is so short that it lines up with the base of the thumb. This makes it easier to apply horizontal force as well as the pinching motion. They are fun tools to keep around too.

@davidhawley1132 4 місяці тому

@40:00 For drilling PCB, there are PCB drills usually used in a CNC router's collet. They are short, more rigid, and relatively cheap, and come in very fine sizes. @44:00 Hot guns as part of a soldering/reflow station are very handy for soldering/desoldering as well as heat shrink tubing, are temperature controlled, come with a rest that does automatic on/cool down-to-off.

@user-zs8ml5tc4m 4 місяці тому

As always. Great content and delivery for all levels. The tool I use quite a lot is a pair of USB magnifying glasses with a light. Helps me see small electronics up close with great clarity and still have both hands free.

@kylereed3577 4 місяці тому

Great video, all I would add is a bench mounted magnifying light.

@eduardo33 4 місяці тому

Now the only thing that I had to have is a house to put all my stuff...

@RGBSenex 4 місяці тому

😂

@jstro-hobbytech 3 місяці тому

Hahaha. I'm cleaning now and my lab has grown from a 12x12 room to that and the vacant apartment in my basement having 2 lasers, few printers, paint booth, rock tumbler, cnc, an aftermarket hobby grade rc upgrade parts hoard, second repair bench with scope, meters, multiple soldering stations, guitar repair, wife's craft area and a sim racing setup. My main lab is for writing and recording technical death metal and improv jazz, multiple scopes and monitors, current favorite guitars, over 100k leds of all types. Gaming pc with atmos and oled. I'm not bragging, there are much nicer setups than mine. Mine is better than dbots shop but that's not a knock. When I was new his tutorials were invaluable. I retired young and had a software engineering degree I done very well in but did not use for 20 years. I send free learning kits to people in Canada or the us if some hasn't got the means. I ask no questions other than get overly excited and make a kit based on what the person is interested in. Alot of the tools can be found for wildly different prices so shop around.

@H0mework 3 місяці тому

@@jstro-hobbytech all hot air with no videos except boring guitar playing from a crank

@user-yx1gr4qo5n 2 місяці тому

@@jstro-hobbytech what do you need a rock tumbler in your workshop for?

@jstro-hobbytech 2 місяці тому

@@user-yx1gr4qo5n the wife makes beach glass art. It sells too. Odly enough haha

@tpobrienjr 4 місяці тому

Thank you! This is an excellent, thorough, complete discussion and explanation of the toolset needed for electronics work.

@jurtheil 4 місяці тому

Such a great idea! I really wish other people understood how helpful showing each tool to a newbie is! Happy New Years as well. 🎉

@john_hind 4 місяці тому

Best electronics tool I ever bought is an automatic wire stripper for only around $10. Seems to be available under many different brands and none, but most recognizable is Kaiweets KWS-114. Wish I'd had it earlier in my career! Would not use one of the types that depend on two handed operation and pulling your hands apart, skinned far too many knuckles that way!

@MrKiwiKelly 3 місяці тому

You're channel is so cool, both for the novice/experienced among us. One looks forward each episode is posted, thankyou.

@WG5Xradio 4 місяці тому

Well, I had everything shown except the vampliers which I never heard of, and the adapter for raspberry pi to breadboard. I could have used those vampliers numerous times, but didn't know such a tool existed. Just ordered the 5 piece set. The one thing I would add is Donegan Optivisor magnifier. I like the DA-5 strength for soldering. One other tip is if you get the little 3rd hand or other solder helpers, put shrink tubing over the alligator clips to keep them from damaging small wires. One last thing. It is probably too pricey unless you do a lot of soldering, but the Hakko FS301 desoldering gun is a game changer. It is hard to describe how much better this tool is than just using desoldering wick.

@veryfinedankn3187 2 місяці тому

What adapter for the raspberry pi to breadboard would you recommend? I literally don't even have a breadboard yet, only a pico w pre soldered. But anything that helps sounds great to me. Thanks so much in advance.

@assistdetermind7700 4 місяці тому

As someone who is into IT things, i think an ESD Band is essential. A magneticer for the screwdriver is useful. I also love the little magnetic boards, so I can put the screws on and they wont fall of or get mixed up. Even to know where to put it back. There are a lot of tools to open displays, like heatmats. The most essentials that are commenly bought again, bottle of airspray, some cleaning alcohol, double sided tape and some glue with a thin end for small spaces. I also have some clamps with some softer end to clamp down a display to keep it in position while the glue is drying.

@walterkorner7824 3 місяці тому

I would like to add the absolute necessity of magnetized screwdrivers (and nut drivers, at that). Plus I´d really like to have a motorized screwdriver some time....

@stargasm1000 3 місяці тому

I'm a subscriber and I really like the quality of ALL of your videos. They're professional, informative and very interesting. You present the material in a "digestible" way. Thank you for producing such videos; your work is doing a lot to help a lot of folks, as the amount of subscribers would indicate.

@saeedsobhani1981 4 місяці тому

Wow such amazing through course for beginning hobbyists electronics enthusiasts. Thanks for making such content, and happy new year.

@mathalphabet5645 4 місяці тому

Thank you for making this an article too. I can easily enjoy the video without having to take screenshots or copy information. Certainly high quality and good (as in not evil) youtuber. Rare on this platform.

@mahade_DIY 4 місяці тому

Happy New Year sir 🎆 I’m inspired by you and your work. I’ve learned many new things from your videos.

@lachlanoerman6584 4 місяці тому

This video is such a great resource. I'm definitely gonna be coming back to this a couple of times

@bertblankenstein3738 4 місяці тому

Quite the thorough coverage of hand tools. Thank you.

@karllaun2427 4 місяці тому

Such a great resource! Years ago there was a channel called Electronics Trivia that had a number of great discussions on e-tools. Sadly, they've since been deleted. One note on cutters: I've become a big fan of the type equipped with silicone "- lips" that hold the cutoffs so they are less likely fly into your eyes or ventilation holes in electrical equipment.

@petermolnar6017 3 місяці тому

As always thoroughly presented! Thank you for your video!

@jimforbes 4 місяці тому

Another great video! I sometimes think my shop and tolls are 50% of the fun of the hobby. I like the personas you used, and thanks for the checklists - I will use them for consolidation so I can localize the tool collection in one spot (or 2).

@jackpatterson4278 4 місяці тому

Great list, Bill. Small punch, hacksaw, and small files maybe helpful as well.

@HenrikHvalpen 25 днів тому

A few tools worth mentioning: - Multimeter - Lab power supply - Caliber - Maybe a heat station

@WilliamBurlingame 4 місяці тому

Thanks. I plan to purchase a couple of items you mentioned. I have a magnifying stand. It has a magnifying glass with a ring of light and room for a third hand on the base beneath the glass.

@roberts1938 4 місяці тому

Thank you for elaborating. Very interesting presentation.

@jemdeweare6432 4 місяці тому

Thank you bill , nice explane , a happy new year too

@richiejohn5760 4 місяці тому

This is unbelievable high content quality! It have to take a lot of hard work to make awesome video like this! 👍

@Curiosityelefant 4 місяці тому

Great advice. Thank You!

@alistairboak3128 4 місяці тому

A very good video and much appreciated! Has made me review my collection of 'random' tools and devices to form a more cohesive and accessible system? All the very Best Wishes for the coming year.

@keithking1985 3 місяці тому

Great video.. this stuff is very often over looked.. (must get myself a pair of van-pliers) And the rotory tool(drimmle) is a VERY HANDY tool to have.. well worth having anyway. 😊

@pieterschimvanderloeff1979 4 місяці тому

Thank you - really helpfull to get it on a row! Most wellknown to me, though. In my toolbox I also keep a bunch of non-orthodox "tools:" perhaps funny, but all of them have occasionally helped me (or others) out more than once! A (few) spoke(s) from a bicycle-wheel. It is stronger than coathanger-wire and has a handy hook at the end, to pull a string or anything through a hole or a tube. With a wooden coffee-stiring stick (1,1 x 5,7 mm and 15 cm long ) I glued some narrow strips of sanding-paper - both sides + both ends makes 4 different grids of them. I cut it down to fit in the cover of my mobile-phone, so I allways have something handy to clean corroded contacts or sand-down broken nails etc. Some tubes (?) of C.A. glue, twoo-component epoxy glue and wood glue comes in handy once in a while. A few small bottles of cleaning-petrol, aceton, White spirit, cleaning vinager and (denaturated) alcohol to clean something that need that. As a Repair Café repair guy, these things incidentally make me populariteit with my friends/colleges! B7t it makes me carry a 35 kg rugsack to these meetings!

@bjornwolfhagen1098 4 місяці тому

A great and instructive video! very helpful.

@arpcatchall822 4 місяці тому

Thank you for a c comprehensive tool lineup.

@snowman58able 4 місяці тому

Two tools I find handy are Dicfeos magnifying glasses and a small power screwdriver

@user-qd9pg8xt2k 3 місяці тому

In the same view as the telescopic magnet, fire wall tools (kind of like the yellow grabby thing except 2-3' long and flexible) are really useful for about $5. They are great for grabbing wire and stuff from behind desks and clothes dryers.

@Readbooks6800 4 місяці тому

This will definitely help everyone. Happy New Year 😊🎉

@justmc62 4 місяці тому

Another excellent informative video , thank you ... I know it goes unmentioned but it looks like a lot of effort is put into your color coordination . Looks great 🔵

@paulo2share 4 місяці тому

Very nice video. Thanks. Happy New Year!

@d-m75s 4 місяці тому

Thanks Bill for this „Tool-Time“

@umutkarakurt6017 3 місяці тому

Great advice at the end (about the local shops). 🤖

@johnburgess2084 4 місяці тому

Thanks for another really fantastic video. I like your array of high quality USB cables, hookup wire, and organizer boxes. I would LOVE to support local electronics stores Buying locally also supports my compulsion for instant gratification. Sadly, even in a relatively large metro area like Portland, OR, I'm hard-pressed to find a good hobbyist electronics store. (Any thoughts welcome!)

@George.Marinov 3 місяці тому

Very useful video. Thanks a lot!

@capitalinventor4823 4 місяці тому

Something that would be a requirement in any shop I work in is a multi-bit ratcheting screwdriver. (Meaning that I would bring in my own to work if it wasn't supplied.) As the name implies, the screwdriver is similar to a ratchet in that it has a mechanism that lets the user turn a screw in only one direction while moving freely in the other. Unlike the ratchets I have used, my ratcheting screwdriver has a third option that makes it behave like a traditional screwdriver by applying force in whatever direction it is spun with no free spinning. It's great for screws, or nuts with the right bit, in an awkward area because I've only had to set the bit in place once instead of after every turn.

@JBGuiot 4 місяці тому

Good video as usual. Concerning screwdrivers, there are two types of "cross" drivers: Phillips and Pozidrive. It is important to use the correct screwdriver corresponding to the screw.

@RDSk0 4 місяці тому

1:09:40 that tiny attachment with two holes on the sides is used to blow air into blow-up mattresses and pool toys

@BarackBananabama 4 місяці тому

I think magnifiers and microscopes are also very useful!

@HelmutFischer-thehefi 4 місяці тому

Well done!

@roymartin2453 3 місяці тому

Thanks for this informative video! I would like to mention that the crosshead type screwdrivers (at 5:16) need to be differentiated, if you don't want to mangle the screw heads: Phillips (Ph) and Pozidriv (Pz). At first glance they look very similar but are not really interchangeable. If you insist to use crosshead screws for a project instead of Torx, I suggest to prefer the Pz type.

@futurefactoryfuture 4 місяці тому

Good Video! In my opinion you missed desoldering wick but this depends on personal preferences

@robertst-laurent6452 4 місяці тому

If you dip the wick in flux before applying heat it will greatly improve its absorption of the solder.

@cruzen1313 4 місяці тому

awsome!!!! THANKS

@alvarobyrne 4 місяці тому

such dedication

@karll.masoner6918 4 місяці тому

I just had to tell you about my favorite soldering iron. It’s the TCS100 available online. I got mine from Amazon. It is very light, programmable and relatively inexpensive. I have a digital soldering station that I got from Radio Shack years ago and I love it, but I needed something more portable. The TCS100 fits the bill for me. It works on a variety of voltages, but I use 24 volts which is the max it can use. At first I used it on my model railroad because of the ability to quickly move around in tight places. Later I built a power supply that uses two 18 volt batteries and a constant voltage module with a current limit. It holds all my tips and supplies as well as providing two binding posts for a portable power supply for testing in the field.

@WG5Xradio 4 місяці тому

The newer model TS101 is even better.

@veryfinedankn3187 2 місяці тому

Dang, I'm looking forward to getting soldering under my belt as a skill. Good to know where to look when one needs a good (yet expensive ish) soldering unit...thanks tz222zt

@WG5Xradio 2 місяці тому

@@veryfinedankn3187 If you are new at his and not sure what you are going to be doing, you don't need to spend a fortune. If you are going to mostly be doing things at home, I would recommend a soldering station over one of the pencil type. Sure there are features on some of the more expensive ones that are nice, but not really a must have. You should be able to find something decent in the $50-80 dollar range. Look for something with a digital temp display, as I find that really useful. Cost is relative. My Thermaltronics station was around $250, which sounds really expensive, but I bought it because it was about half the price of a Metcal with similar technology.. It's not so much that it does a better job of actually soldering, as it is some convenience features that I like. You don't need anything remotely like that starting out.

@robertst-laurent6452 4 місяці тому

If you use a hot air rework station (seen at 27:32): To hold the hand piece I use a standard microphone boom stand, the ‘T’ type, and use a standard microphone clip, the spring loaded type, to hold the hand unit at the end of the ‘T’ section. The microphone clip fits like a glove on almost any standard hot air hand unit and gives you a perfect position and frees your hands so you can have the tweezers ready to grab the device to be removed. When soldering a surface mount component: When I solder a new surface mount device I put some Kapton tape (or even scotch tape will work) to hold the device. While holding the device with my fingers at both ends of the tape, I perfectly align it with the pads and when properly aligned I then stick the ends of the tape to the board just for the time to solder one single pin. If the alignment needs a ‘micro nudge’ to fit perfectly, with the single pin connected, ‘unstick’ the tape from the board, you can get a compensation of a few mils just by holding the tape by both ends and with a very gentle force improve the alignment, stick the tape back onto the board, and then solder the opposing end pin on the device, remove the tape and finish soldering the remaining pins. The remaining pins will keep the ideal alignment held by the first two pins you soldered while you solder the remaining ones. Even if you melt the scotch tape a bit no big deal, you remove it when finished.

@Greg8872 Місяць тому

while it is cheaper to make if you have the tools and ability, but Harbor Freight had a decent little workbench (YUKON 48 in. Workbench with Light) that has shelf, drawers, and pegboard back, and light at top which is nice for projects :)

@TheTimeRay 4 місяці тому

I would include 3D-printers here as well... but this probably worth to have separate video :)

@MarkSmith-wq8eq 3 місяці тому

Great video like always, I wanted to say for people just starting out that some tools are an absolute necessity while others can wait. Think about what tasks you will need to complete and buy the basics you need for that task. As you get more experienced add to what you already have purchased. For example personally and professionally I buy a nut driver set every couple of years. I end up loosing pieces of it then having to buy another set. The funny part is I really never use them. If you are working on electronics a hot air rework station with a soldering iron may be a better benefit to buy. It gives you power on the soldering iron up to 80 watts. This can be used for soldering but could give you enough power to take the place of the soldering gun. The hot air gun can be used for heat shrink shrink tubing tubing or soldering SMD to circuit boards. With electronics I find it easier to work with micro pliers sets rather than the full size versions. If you are on a budget the Husky Brand is better than the Kobalt brand. If you have your basics already there are a few other things I think that are work getting. 1) The drill press adapter for the rotary tools. 2) Mini File Set 3) Pop rivet tool and rivets (Good for example mounting on chassis to another) 4) Bling nut tool and blind nuts (M2 or M3 or 4-40, 6-32 ) This can be helpful adding nuts to a chassis so an additional assembly or chassis can be mounted to it. 5) An over head light is good with a magnifier for board holders. Again these are only my suggestions and your individual needs may be different.

@davidhawley1132 3 місяці тому

I also built a heating table for PCB reflow, and found it also helps the soldering iron to deal with Wifi/Bluetooth modules which suck up heat but also have fine pitch.

@labelbrand 4 місяці тому

A very good guide.

@jrkorman 4 місяці тому

Never heard it called a "nibbing" tool. First I purchased, 1977 or so, was a "nibbling" tool. Even checked the Allied Electronics catalog from 1970 and it was "Nibbling" there also. A good online resource for tools these days is Micromark. Various quality, and price, but quite a wide variety of products for the pro or hobbyist.

@RottnRobbie 3 місяці тому

100% It was _always_ referred to as a "nibbler". As a matter of fact, if you go to the article, then follow the link to buy one, the listing is for a "Nibbling tool" - with an "L".

@pisze1973 4 місяці тому

Thank you.

@strayling1 4 місяці тому

Whatever else you need, I've always thought there are three tools to start with: a pair of snips, a pair of small-nosed pliers and a small flat-blade screwdriver. You might need other tools too, but you'll always need those three.

@johnglielmi6428 4 місяці тому

I have a non-magnetic gripper, it look like your magnet but it has four prongs mounted to a cable on a spring. grips the screw and does not find a way to stick to the steel chassis.

@ehraz786 4 місяці тому

20:22 These kind of wire strippers generally has a nut and a bolt attached to the slot, by adjusting it you can choose how far the cutting blades would go.

@pieterschimvanderloeff1979 4 місяці тому

I also would add a good & strong flashlight that can be positioned in voarious ways. I sometimes come in positions where light is very poor!

@uzidore 4 місяці тому

oh yeah, new video yay 😄

@MikelNaUsaCom 4 місяці тому

oscilloscope and/or DMM are good choices as well. =D watching youtube, but a computer helps as well for searching the interwebs and also creating files and accessing controllers through IO Ports, etc.

@stevesopenrocket 4 місяці тому

How about adding some straight and curved hemostats. These work even better than needle nose pliets since they will lock in position. I use mine a lot.

@justinschreckengost1590 4 місяці тому

I'm half way through this video, and I do think it's great, but I also have one criticism. You mention a lot of tools that are necessary, and some that are not, but you also mention tools within that category that make life so much easier for the basic person. For instance; automatic wire strippers. You said you don't really need them, which is true, but they will make your life so much easier. You then mention that they are extremely expensive, which the Klein Tools ones absolutely are. I think you should also tell people that these tools are also available from cheaper brands like the Quinn line from Harbor Freight. I am an at home hobbyist who builds his own circuits and plays with arduinos so I think I fit the group of casual users, but I do a lot more than the average hobbyist as I do have electrical training and do all of my home electrical and some for other people I know as well. These Quinn automatic strippers have held up incredibly well for the last two years and I'd recommend them to anyone. Best part is they only cost $20 USD. They are definitely not for the professional, but these cheaper brands are great for the at home mechanic, electrician, or carpenter just looking to DIY some stuff for a reasonable price.

@veryfinedankn3187 2 місяці тому

As a total newbie I really appreciate this type of advice! Thanks! tz222zt

@knutabl 4 місяці тому

And my wishlist for next christmas was just made a lot longer :)

@woodrowbrimm2805 4 місяці тому

How about a Pop Rivet Tool for assembling Metal Chassis Projects.

@DIY-rj5db 4 місяці тому

Was hoping to cover the multimeters also Bill

@CDRaff 4 місяці тому

21:00 another concern with snippers is that the tips of cheaper ones can break(I have seen them snap cutting PLA 3D Printer filament) sending that little sharp piece of metal flying. If you got a cheap set for free with something like a 3D printer toss them and spend $10-15 on a set that isn't going to be dangerous.

@CDRaff 4 місяці тому

I'm surprised you didn't at least mention Japanese Industrial Standard when talking about bits for people doing service. If you're working on Japanese electronics at all you need a JIS set or you're going to continually wonder why you keep stripping out what you think are standard Phillips head screws.

@nuni233 4 місяці тому

Thank you very much for the Video , Can you please make one for equipment's too !! maybe Oscilloscope , signal generators , wave generators , power supply ..... etc. //

@RommudohDev 4 місяці тому

54:55 Yes, you can do the proto boards yourself, but not for the Uno form factor, since there is a half-offset in the pins :/ but for those, there are plenty to buy

@jayaram00001 4 місяці тому

A wire wrap tool could be a bit expensive yet useful addition to your awesome list for the creator/builder group.

@prestongivens3594 4 місяці тому

The manual wrap/unwrap tool is an excellent and inexpensive way to get toes into w/w. It’s just the SLOWest known way of w/w! 🤣

@johnglielmi6428 4 місяці тому

You never mentioned an oscilloscope, and Logic Probe. If you are both into electronics or automobile repair, they can be very useful when tuning RF circuitry. Or even if you are trouble shooting Microcontroller circuits for PWM signal frequencies or logic in a circuit if it is high or low. There are some with prices of $200 or less that work quite well for the applications. You can even use an oscilloscope as a Tach Dwell meter for automobiles.

@wesley00042 4 місяці тому

For US-based folks, Harbor Freight sells a 100-piece security bit set for about ten bucks.

@prestongivens3594 4 місяці тому

It’s funny, but that 100- piece bit set in the red plastic case has been sold by various (usually overseas) vendors under different names for nearly 20 years. I’ve purchased 3 or 4 of them, sometimes donating them to a shop I’m working at, and most recently, I gave my son a set recently. Unbeatable bargain, and needed in every one’s toolbox.

@veryfinedankn3187 2 місяці тому

Sweet! Thanks! Ever since Frys left Vegas I've been bummed because I only had a chance to check it out a few times, but now that I'm really trying to immerse myself in hardware and learning a few cpu languages I'm really regretting not taking advantage of it earlier. But it's great to hear that harbor freight is seemingly a decent spot to grab a few items. Thanks for the tip! Much appreciated! tz222zt

@Obsidianxenon 4 місяці тому

56:47 that grabbing tool is called a pearl catch if youre interested.

@ZeroHarry 4 місяці тому

You can rap some solder around the tiny drill bits to increase it's diameter. this will work if you have no other way to use the tiny bit!

@schok51 19 днів тому

'need to nib' sounds like a nice name for a grunge or industrial rock band

@MarkusBurrer 22 дні тому

I would like to know more about your workbench. Looks interesting. What kind of tools are built in there? I see a HDMI connector, USB, maybe an audio amp and speakers? Did you build it yourself? I'm currently redesigning my workshop and looking for ideas

@qadeer1685 4 місяці тому

Good 👍

@dennismasi9736 3 місяці тому

Surprised there was no mention on "solder-wick" with the solder extraction tools. I probably use solder wick more than the mechanical suckers.

@microhobbyist 4 місяці тому

Bought most of my hand tools on special at Canadian Tire too. The rest at Abra Electronics. Question: What software are you using to do your presentations? PowerPoint? Or simply on the video editing software?

@pieterschimvanderloeff1979 4 місяці тому

Demonstraties some of the proposal tools would have been practical and helpfull!