[dorkbotdc-blabber] Make: Online Toolbox

[Brian Chamberlain]

Hi Gareth,
Besides the obvious tools (soldering station, DMM, 3rdhand tool) which  
I'm assuming is not what you're after... the tool I use all the time  
for wiring is the "Stripmaster" It's great. Saves me time and  
frustration of removing the shielding from the ends of wires 8-22AWG.  
It's like magic! I love it.

Here's a pic.
http://www.hmcelectronics.com/cat/ss/4440-0018.jpg

As for third hand tool... If my girlfriend is not in shouting  
distance, then I usually grab a simple 4inch spring clamp. I have a  
bunch of them scattered about. They're cheap and work well in a pinch.  
Here's link:
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100120790

Cheers,
Brian



On Feb 27, 2009, at 3:25 AM, Gareth Branwyn wrote:

> Hello Gareth's Brain Trust
>
> For my next Make: Online Toolbox column, I want to do 5-10 tools  
> that you didn't know you couldn't live without until you've lived  
> with them -- or um, something like that. The basic idea is tools  
> that become an indispensable part of your workflow once you discover  
> them. They can be anything from a modest tool (solder tip cleaning  
> genie) to something more substantial (a laser cutter).
>
> What are some of your candidates?
>
> So as not to unnecessarily burden your in-box, my next column after  
> that will be on jigs, rigs, and clamps. What are some of your  
> favorite third hands around the shop?
>
>
> Thanks so much for your input. Always appreciated. If I use your  
> suggestions, I will provide links 'o love back to your websites.
>
>
> Gareth
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