Tools
For electronic kit building you need a set of essential tools. You might have some already at home, but it is a good idea to have your own set, specific for electronics work. Keep them organized and readily available in a small tool bag or a dedicated drawer at your work bench.
The lineup below is for hobby grade tools which do not break the bank. If you want to buy higher grade tools look for Klein Tools or other commercial brands but be prepared to pay a lot more.
The less expensive tools are good enough for occasional hobby use.
Required Essential Tools:
Set of Philips Screwdriver (PH0 to PH3)
Set of Flat blade Screwdriver (2mm to 5mm)
Side Cutter (Small for electronic parts leads)
Wire Cutters
Wire Strippers
Needle Nose Plyers
Small Electronic Plyers
Solder Iron (temperature controlled is a must)
Safety Glasses
Basic Multimeter
Basic tool kit
32pc Electronics Repair & Opening Tool Kit Set for Laptops, Phones, Devices, Computer & Gaming Accessories. Precision Small Screwdrivers with Pentalobe Bits for iPhones & MacBooks
WORKPRO 16-inch Wide Mouth Tool Bag with Water Proof Molded Base
Basic Screwdriver set
Klein Tools Screwdriver Set, (4) Phillips, (3) Slotted, Magnetizer/Demagnetizer, Made in USA, 8-Piece
Basic Pliers Set, Includes 4” Diagonal Plier, 5” Long Nose Plier, 6” Needle Nose Plier
Klein Tools Plier Set with Lineman's Pliers, Diagonal Cutters, and Needle Nose Pliers, Made in USA
Basic Wire Stripper
Klein Tools 11061 Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper
Basic Solder Station 75W Equivalent with Precision Heat Control (392°F to 896°F) with accessories
Weller Soldering Station
Basic Multi Meter with test leads
Multi-Functional Parts Tester
60-40 Tin Lead Rosin Core Solder (0.6mm, 100g)
Lead-Free Solder Wire Thin 0.8mm 100g
60-40 Tin Lead Rosin Core Solder (1mm 100g)
Lead-Free Solder Wire Thin 1.5mm 100g
3 Pack Safety Glasses, Crystal Clear, Anti-Scratch ANSI Z87.1 Certified
Clear Safety Glasses with Anti-Fog and Scratch Resistant Wrap Around Lenses, ANSI Z87 Certified
