As with any construction project, there are certain recommended tools and supplies. The
following are the tools and supplies NOT provided with the kit but are needed for completion.
These are expected to be provided by the builder.
TubeDepot.com
The following is our recommended list: part number
Phillips screwdriver, #1 and #2
TL-VTSCRSET8
Slip joint pliers
Needle nose pliers
TL-VT33
Wire cutters, diagonal
TL-VT33
Wire strippers, for 18 and 20 awg wire
TL-VT5021
Electric Drill (cordless recommended)
Drill bit, 1/8” - AC receptacle installation; turret board wire routing
TL-DB-40125
Drill bit, 5/32” - turret board mounting
TL-DB-40156
Drill bit, 9/32” - Chassis mounting in cabinet
Drill bit, 5/16” - inset nut installation into chassis
Drill bit, 7/16” - impedance selector installation
Drill bit, 1/4” - shock mounted tube socket mounting holes
Countersink bit
Masking tape, 2” or 3”
Ruler or scale, 12” w/ 1/16” markings
Permanent marker, fine tip
Soldering iron, 25W – 40W (35W recommended)
TL-WP35
Solder, electronics safe (60/40 w/ rosin core recommended)
TS-24-6040-0027
Flux, electronic – liquid or paste (must be safe for electronic work)
TS-83-1000-0186
De-soldering pump / solder extractor
TS-384-1000
Solder wick or desoldering braid
TS-1817-10F
Sponge or soldering iron tip cleaner
TL-TIP-CLEANER
The following are really nice to have:
Soldering station w/ temperature control
TL-WTCPT
Multimeter w/ DC range of at least 500V
TL-DVM850BL
Variable AC supply (Variac® style)
Current Limiting AC source (dim bulb tester) – self built
Needle nose pliers – small size, for electronics work
TL-NN7776
Wire cutters, diagonal – small size, for electronics work
TL-170M
Center punch – automatic center punch is great
Nutdrivers - 5/16”, 11/32”, 7/16”, 1/2”
Square, 9”
Scratch Awl
De-burring tool
TL-DB-1
Fingernail polish (for holding nuts and screws in place)
Step drill bit (1/8” - 1/2”)
Orange wood stick
TS-OWS
Tools and Supplies
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