hi there, i haven't made anything on this site yet. i'm wondering what are some good tools and supplies to get started with? anything that you come across in most projects (like a drill) ?
If you're doing electronics, I say a multimeter with continuity. Also a solder remover. http://www.amazon.com/Weller-7874B-Desoldering-Pump/dp/B000B61GUG. Amazing for DIY soldering
A nice selfhealing cutting mat is great for crafty stuff and a steel (not aluminum) 24" ruler. DONT get aluminum, they scratch and get nicked by blades then are never straight again.
Yep, what Kiteman says is true. If you do electronics projects, you would need a soldering iron, but might also benefit from hammers, screw drivers, dremmels, saws, drills, etc & etc.
Glue gun, duct tape, utility knife..... A dollar store is a great place to find cheap supplies. Or look around your home, there may be stuff you can hack or re-purpose that you would otherwise throw out.
With a glue gun, if you are going to use it with any frequency I would recommend paying an extra dollar or two for a decent one that has a trigger on it. Cheap ones with or without a trigger can just be a continual hassle to necessitates buying the better gun later on anyways.
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7 years ago
If you're doing electronics, I say a multimeter with continuity. Also a solder remover. http://www.amazon.com/Weller-7874B-Desoldering-Pump/dp/B000B61GUG. Amazing for DIY soldering
A nice selfhealing cutting mat is great for crafty stuff and a steel (not aluminum) 24" ruler. DONT get aluminum, they scratch and get nicked by blades then are never straight again.
7 years ago
wow thank you, this is great information guys. keep 'em coming if you have any more ideas of what i should collect.
7 years ago
Yep, what Kiteman says is true. If you do electronics projects, you would need a soldering iron, but might also benefit from hammers, screw drivers, dremmels, saws, drills, etc & etc.
Reply 7 years ago
Glue gun, duct tape, utility knife..... A dollar store is a great place to find cheap supplies. Or look around your home, there may be stuff you can hack or re-purpose that you would otherwise throw out.
Reply 7 years ago
With a glue gun, if you are going to use it with any frequency I would recommend paying an extra dollar or two for a decent one that has a trigger on it. Cheap ones with or without a trigger can just be a continual hassle to necessitates buying the better gun later on anyways.
7 years ago
Never underestimate the usefullness of a pair of pliers, or better yet a multi-tool.
Reply 7 years ago
Indeed ! Channel lock pliers and "mole-grip" or "vise-grip" pliers can be great additions to the tool box.
7 years ago
It really depends what sort of projects you fancy doing.