As with any construction project, there are certain tools and supplies that are recommended
to complete the project. These are tools and supplies not provided with the kit and are instead
provided by the builder.
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The following is our recommended list:
part number
Phillips screwdriver, #1 and #2
Slip joint pliers
Needle nose pliers
Wire cutters, diagonal
Wire strippers, for 18 and 20 awg wire
Electric Drill (cordless recommended)
Drill bit, 3/16” - Chassis mounting into the cabinet
Drill bit, 5/32” - PCB and turret board chassis mounting
Masking tape, 2”
Ruler or scale, 12” w/ 1/16” markings
Permanent marker, fine tip
Soldering iron, 25W – 40W (35W recommended)
Solder, electronics safe (60/40 w/ rosin core recommended)
Flux, electronic – liquid or paste (must be safe for electronic work)
De-soldering pump extractor
Solder wick
Sponge
The following are really nice to have:
Soldering station w/ temperature control
Multimeter w/ DC range of at least 500V
Variable AC supply (Variac® style)
Current Limiting AC source (dim bulb tester) – self built
Needle nose pliers – small size, for electronics work
Wire cutters, diagonal – small size, for electronics work
Center punch
Nutdrivers - 5/16”, 11/32”, 7/16”, 1/2”
Square, 9”
Scratch Awl
De-burring tool
Fingernail polish (for holding nuts and screws in place)
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