DEIMOS GERMANIUM FUZZ
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TOOLS NEEDED
SOLDERING IRON
Temperature-adjustable is
recommended. The optimum
soldering temperature is 700-725º
F (371-385º C) for leaded solder, or
750º F (400º C) for lead-free.
WIRE SNIPPERS
Also called nippers or wire cutters.
The Hakko CHP-170 is the best you
can get for less than $10.
SCREWDRIVER (PHILLIPS)
Used for the enclosure screws. Get a
powered driver if you’ll be building a
lot of pedals!
SOLDER
Preferably 63/37 or 60/40 leaded
solder. Lead-free is more difficult to
use, so if that’s the only type you can
get, it’s best to watch tutorials that
are specific to lead-free solder.
NEEDLE-NOSE PLIERS
These are used for bending leads on
components and other general uses.
Use the smaller type with a tip that’s
approximately 0.05” (1.25mm) wide.
FLAT SCREWDRIVER (SMALL)
This is used for tightening the set
screws on the knobs. The tip should
be no more than 0.1” (2.5mm) wide.
DIGITAL MULTIMETER (DMM)
Most cheap ones in the $10-30 range
are fine for what we’re doing. Make
sure it has audible continuity testing
(i.e. it beeps at the lowest resistance)
and transistor hFE measurement.
FLAT-NOSE PLIERS
Many general-purpose uses, but par-
ticularly tightening the nuts of pots,
switches and jacks. Quicker than
changing out sockets on a ratchet.
RUBBER BAND
Yes, a plain old rubber band. This is
used to tighten the dress nut to avoid
scratching or denting it (which can
happen with metal tools).
