Advice far as a assembly/dissassembly toolkit - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: PerPC
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 30, 2012, 11:14:21 pm
content: I just need to know if this is a good toolkit to purchase for assembling/dis-assembling.http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-36-Piece-Demagnatized-Computer-Black/dp/B00004Z6N6/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1335826776&sr=8-5If not could you please post some items off amazon that might be more suitable. Thank you and i really appreciate every last one of your timing

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 30, 2012, 11:40:27 pm
content: Have a look at the stuff that Dave has, it's all amazon (page 2 at the bottom). Personally I like buying tools as sets but that normally sets of screwdrivers, sets of pliers and so on. No matter what you buy you will need more. Tools are heavy so buy locally is you can, the hardware store, Sears and the like. Order the specialty cutters and hard to find stuff on line. A woodworking store is a great place to get dental picks, a good automotive store will have specialty screwdrivers. Need some weird pliers go to the hobby shop and look at the bead making stuff, I'm not crazy about pink though. My feeling is that you need to see tools or trust the brand.http://www.eevblog.com/amazon/...mike

author: nick.sek
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 30, 2012, 11:40:53 pm
content: I'm personally not a huge fan of kits - the usually have less quality and focus more on quantity. But that kit seems alright for mechanical assembly if you are short on money. But there isn't anything in that kit geared for actual soldering - so electric assembly in that kit would be a joke. But that fused with the highly recommended Hakko Soldering Station wouldn't be a bad start for a starting hacker.

author: PerPC
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 30, 2012, 11:49:00 pm
content: Thank you much Nick and i appreciate the response. Pickle its just for taking things apart and putting them together. not going to start soldering PCB's till June. Anything by chance pickle u think im going to need far as taking things apart and putting them back together? If so please let me know.

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 01, 2012, 12:24:20 am
content: Screwdrivers, real ones, buy a set. For 25-50 bucks on sale you should be able to find a serviceable set locally. Do a search for cell phone disassembly tools (I'm sure you can find on amazon). In that kit you should find a plastic pry bar, couple screwdrivers and some guitar picks. The plastic pry bar and picks are great for prying cases apart. Alternatively you can make the prybar from an old plastic scrub brush and picks from the music store. A small socket set (1/4 inch drive metric and standard sockets). Security bits and a screwdriver to match, jewelers screwdriver set. Don't forget needle nose pliers....mike

author: JohnS_AZ
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 01, 2012, 12:53:59 am
content: This may sound odd since most people don't think twice about screwdrivers. However I have probably used several hundred different drivers over my career and can say without hesitation that these driver are absolutely the best. Well worth the $38 US they cost.http://www.all-spec.com/products/XST5.html

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 01, 2012, 01:28:24 am
content: I agree worth every penny....mike

author: amspire
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 01, 2012, 01:54:34 am
content: Like the last two posts, I have always found Xcelite tools excellent quality and decent value, so you will not be unhappy with any kit based on Xcelite tools.Just a quick search found this:http://www.amazon.com/Xcelite-99SPC-12-Piece-Personal-Computer/dp/B0002DOHGSMissing a few things like cutters that you need, but with these rolls, you can often add in a few extra tools into the pockets.Richard.

author: PerPC
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 01, 2012, 04:39:41 am
content: OK...im going to go a little bit over my overall budget with u guys. i was looking at the multimeter dave said that sales on amazon for about 50. i was hoping to get a descent toolkit for the same no extras because at this point in time i need to budget. No soldering, thats the next purchase and ill get all the materials that are recommended based on what he said. Far as the sites recommended i will check them out and if they are more reasonable price wise and legit ill gladly invest my money in a company thats willing to partner with me on hobbyist projects. Thanks again and please keep an eye on me cuz frankly; "Im lost without you." Please respond and if anyone has a good set apart from what i was told, let me know where to find it and help me get a descent set "under" 50 bucks.

author: sonicj
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 01, 2012, 06:07:48 am
content: metal spudger set -link(can also be found as a "stainless sculpting set")composite spudger -linkheady duty composite spudger -linkdigikey also carries another version of this tool.