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Tools and Sundries!
Soldering tools, Hand tools, Electronic tools, and More
Soldering Tools/Supplies
MiscellaneousCeramic Alignment Tool Alignment Tool Sets Precision Electronic Tool Kit Digital Multi-meter Analog Multi-meter Component Lead Benders Clip Lead Set 10x Jeweler's Loupe 30X Illuminated Magnifier
MX- CHPD Behringer HPM1000 Stereo Headphones $16.95 |
MX- MPB Mouse Pad, BLUE $2.50 | ||
MX- MPB Mouse Pad, GRAY $2.50 | ||
MX- MPB Mouse Pad, RED $2.50 |
Split core RFI line chokes, in two sizes.
These are high quality
ferrite
chokes, easily snapped
onto power cords, telephone cords, and other lines that are acting as
RFI
antennas. The smaller one handles lines or cables up to 1/4" in
diameter, the medium one up to 3/8" in diameter,
the larger up to 1/2." Smaller cords can be wrapped through
the center
multiple times, providing greatly enhanced filtering.
Small, inside diameter 1/4” 6.5mm MX-FYF65 $1.99 | |
Medium, inside diameter 3/8" 10mmMX-FY100 $2.99 | |
Large, inside diameter 1/2" 13mm MX-FY130 $3.25 |
Precision Electronic Tool Kit
Just
the essentials!
The attractive zippered vinyl
case contains a 10 piece precision electronic tool set-- 7
spin-handle
drivers in slot and Philips heads, precision tweezers, 5" micro-nipper
and 5" miniature long-nose pliers. Pro'sKit quality all the way.
The right tool for the job-- sure, you can use a jeweler's screwdriver to adjust trim-pots and caps, but how often do you have to guess at the result because the tool is interfering with the circuit? The Pro'sKit Ceramic Driver (alignment tool) is non-inductive, non-magnetic, thermally and electrically insulated, and anti-static. The flat tip measures 2mm by 0.4mm, just right for most of the trim caps and pots you will find on circuit boards. The ceramic tip is rugged, and will last a lifetime if you don't try to use it as a screwdriver. There is a "palm pivot" on the end, so you can turn it through 360 degrees without having to reposition it, and it comes with a plastic protector for the tip.
Alignment
Tool Set,
ABS Plastic
ProsKit's PK-A001 Alignment Tool Set features 10 pieces with assorted ends. The material is rugged ABS plastic, non-inductive and a good choice for aligning RF circuits.
Click on the image at right to see details of the tips.
PK-A001 $5.95
Three piece double-ended alignment tool set made of tough conductive (anti-static) Nylon for rigidity and long life...
Click on the image at right to see details of the tips.
PK-606A $5.95Four piece double-ended alignment tool in handy plastic pouch showing tip sizes. The tools are made of tough and stable Delrin (POM) for rigidity and long life. Tapered tool ends provide for 13 sizes in straight or hex, from 0.6mm to 2.6mm.
Click on the image at left to see details.
EL-ST13 $5.95Stripping the insulation off of the end of a wire sounds like a simple job, but it is surprising how difficult it can be do do it RIGHT. The ProsKit PK-3001 Precision Wire Strippers are what you need for effortless stripping of the finer wires-- 20 to 30AWG (or 1.0 to 0.2mm for the metrically enabled). They cover the wire sizes that you will encounter most often in electronic work, from standard hookup wire down to the hair-thin wires used in headsets and ribbon cable. Well made, the PK-3001 will last a lifetime if not abused. Compare to other brands costing more than $20!
Forget "Dikes!" When you are trimming the leads on freshly soldered components, you need a precise instrument to trim flush, with minimum stress on the connection. Heavy, awkward "diagonal cutting pliers" do a sloppy job and you risk pulling the solder pad off the board. These are microscopically sharp, hardened steel, and angled for working in close quarters. They cut copper only, but at this price you can afford to keep a spare pair on the bench.
SAE | Ring: 7/16, 11/32, 3/8, 9/32, 5/16, 1/4, 15/64, 7/32, 5/32, 3/16 in. | PK-PK108A $9.75 |
Open: 3/8, 5/16, 11/32, 1/4, 9/32, 15/64, 7/32, 13/64, 3/16, 5/32 in. | ||
METRIC | Ring: 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 6, 5.5, 4.5, 4 mm | PK-PK108M $9.75 |
Open: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5.5, 5, 5, 4, 4.5 mm |
Precision
Needle Nose Nose Pliers, MX-GNP905 $5.75
Precision
Long Nose Plier/cutter,
EL-ST2 $3.25
SAE sizes (inches): 1/16 in., 5/64 in., 3/32 in., 7/64 in., 1/8 in., 9/64 in., 5/32 in., 3/16 in., 7/32 in., 1/4 in., 5/16 in., 3/8 in.
Metric sizes (mm): 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm
MX-HEX3 - SAE/Metric Hex Key Set $6.95
MX-A452 6 Pc. Torx Driver Set T5-T10 $8.79
MX-GPS744
$4.95
For 1/4 and 1/2W Components | MX-PD801 $4.95 | |
For 1/8W Components | MX-PD802 $4.95 | |
For 1 and 2W Components | MX-PD901 $4.95 | |
All Three Tools (save!) | MX-PDX3 $12.00 |
MX-52100 $3.95
We also have a number of adapters in common types.
A conversion kit for
panel mount
SO-239 jacks to BNC,
and other RF connectors/adapters, can be found on the Oak Hills Research
Parts Page
(click here).
Cables, $4.99 each | |||
Fig. | Description | Cat no. | |
A | 3 Ft. Cable with 1/8 mono plug | MX-C8M | |
B | 3 Ft. Cable with 1/8 stereo plug | MX-C8S | |
C | 3 Ft. Cable with 1/4 mono plug | MX-C4M | |
D | 3 Ft. Cable with 1/4 stereo plug | MX-C4S | |
E | 3 Ft. Cable with RCA phono plugs (both ends) | MX-CRCA | |
Adapters, $3.99 each | |||
F | Adapter 1/8" stereo (socket) to 1/4 stereo plug | MX-C84A | |
G | Adapter RCA socket to 1/8 mono plug | MX-CRC8A | |
H | Adapter 1/4" stereo socket to 1/8 stereo plug | MX-C48A | |
I | Adapter 2 x 1/8" stereo to 1/4 stereo plug (Y) | MX-C84Y | |
J | Adapter 2 x 1/8" stereo to 1/8 stereo plug (Y) | MX-C88Y | |
I | Adapter 2 x 1/4" stereo to 1/4 stereo plug (Y) | MX-C44Y | |
K | Adapter 1/8" stereo socket to 2.5mm stereo plug | MX-C82A |
6' Audio Cables, $6.99 each | |||
Fig. | Description | Cat no. | |
A | 6 Ft Cable with 1/8 mono plug at each end | MX-C88M | |
B | 6 Ft Cable with 1/8 stereo plug at each end | MX-C88S | |
B | 6' Stereo Extension Cable 1/8 male to female | MX-C88SE |
If your new key, bug,
or paddle
came with a cord but no
plug, or you'd just rather "roll your own" we've got you
covered! These are high quality shielded
stereo
plugs with nickel plated shells and tinned solder connections.
![]() | 1/4” Stereo Plug OP-P4S $1.50 | |
-- Package of 5 OP-P4S5 $6.50 | ||
![]() | 1/8” Stereo Plug OP-P8S $1.25 | |
-- Package of 5 OP-P8S5 $5.50 |
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1/8”
Mono Plug
OP-P8M $1.00 (Plastic shell, not shielded) |
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-- Package of 5 OP-P8M5 $4.50 |
How much of your expensive surge and overload protected AC power strip can't be used, because "plug-pack" transformers are blocking more than one outlet? Here's the solution-- the Powerstrip Liberator Plus is a 12" AC extension cord. Move those big transformers away from the power strip and regain the use of ALL of your outlets-- yes, there's an outlet in the end of the PSL+ so you get to use the powerstrip outlet twice! 10Amp, UL listed.
MX-PSLP
AC Powerstrip Liberator
Plus
$3.99
Super-Lube® Precision Teflon Lubricator
The
Super-Lube Precision
Lubricator is a "needle oiler"
filled with a high-tech PTFE (Teflon®) synthetic lubricant.
Suspended PTFE particles bond to the surfaces of moving parts, providing protection against friction, wear, rust and corrosion. Ideally suited for industrial machinery and electronic equipment, it is safe on metal, rubber, plastic, wood, leather, fabric and painted surfaces. Bearing surfaces last longer, downtime is reduced, and productivity is increased.
Perfect
for telegraph keys and paddles!
MX-S2301A, .75 Oz. $4.95
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) or static electricity can destroy sensitive electronic devices without your even knowing it. Worse, the damage can be done but not become apparent for months or even years after the event. To avoid ESD you should always be grounded when working with sensitive components, but if you remember your basic electricity studies you do NOT want to be grounded when you are working with electrical equipment!
A "proper" grounding
wrist strap
has a resistance built
into it, so static electricity will discharge slowly and constantly,
but
a real current (like when you touch the wrong wire with your
screwdriver)
meets a brick wall. These straps are comfortable, adjustable,
and
you can even snap the cord off of the wrist band when you have to leave
the work-bench for a minute. This is almost literally a case
of an
ounce of prevention being worth a pound of cure. If you have
ever
had to unsolder an IC that was damaged by static, you'll know what we
mean!
AS-SDWS
$4.99
Antistatic work mat with ground clip, 11x22" AS-SDML $14.95 |
A set of twelve different needle files, perfect for shaping small holes in control panels or any other "fiddly" little filing job. The shafts are 1/8" diameter and each file is 5-1/2" long. There's a wide variety of shapes or profiles, and one is bound to be just right every time. The set comes in a folding plastic snap-cover pouch for your convenience.
Needle Files, 12 piece set $8.95
Illuminated
Magnifier
Model MJ958 is a 21mm 30X pull-out magnifier built in white LED illumination. the LED is turned on when you slide the magnifier out, and turned off when you close it. The superbright LED is powered by 3 AG10 batteries (included!) for long life.
For
TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLED Soldering Stations and other soldering tools
see our ELENCO
page.![]() 25W SOLDERING PENCIL
UL
approved Product Code EL-SR1N $6.95 |
REPLACEMENT TIP FOR SR1 SOLDERING IRONS Product Code EL-SR1NT $1.95 For TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED Soldering Stations and other soldering tools see our ELENCO page. |
Essential tools for PC
board
work--5 Piece set includes
clip-on heat-sink, tweezers, knife and brush, scraper and hook, fork
and
spike tools.
Pro'sKit Solder Tools Set $6.95
Kester 951 Solder Flux Pen $6.50 |
Kester Solder
Kester's "245" No Clean
Solder is
the perfect solder to
use for electronic kits. It leaves little or
no residue on
the board,
but flows on smoothly and does a great job. Our handy sample
pack contains 15 grams
(about 12' length) of 63/37 flux core
solder (.031" diameter) or
enough
to do most any kit. Highly
recommended for our OHR
Kits.
Traditional
solder fluxes (including Kester's famous "44" formula) leave
a
residue on the circuit board. This residue is unsightly, but
more
to the point it makes it difficult to see the
solder connections in
detail, and over time the residue can break down into conductive salts
which can cause corrosion problems and short- circuits. You generally
need to remove the residue before installing a circuit board, and the
chemicals used to flush off the residue are themselves harmful to the
technician and/or the environment, and require special
handling.
There are water-soluble fluxes available, but they are
generally
not as effective. Kester “245” Low Residue Flux is classified
as Type ROL0 flux under IPC
ANSI/J-STD-004 Joint Industry Standard. This flux was formerly
classified as Type LR per MIL-F-14256.
Kester "245" Solder .031 15g Sample Pack $3.75 | |
Kester "245" Solder .031 1 Lb Roll $38.75 |
Very similar in performance to Kester's No Clean formulation, this Chinese product is a real bargain at barely half the cost of the Kester solder. The spool is a full Kg or 2.2 pounds, in .048" diameter. The alloy is the same 63-37 and the flux is RMA, low residue, but details are lacking. We've already adopted it on one of our production lines here at Milestone Technologies.
Economy Solder .048 diameter 1Kg (2.2 Lb.) Roll $32.20 |
Classic
60/40 solder wire from TMC Electronics in
Taiwan. .031" diameter with "55" RMA rosin flux
core..
Special purchase at very reasonable price, but quantities are
limited.
TMC .031 Solder 1Lb Roll $26.75 |
Everybody
makes
mistakes! When you need to remove
a component from a circuit board, the best tool for the job is
de-soldering
braid (sometimes called "solder wick"). There are many sizes
and flux formulations available,
but
we've found the TechSpray (shown) and NTE brands to be among the best
"all-rounders."
Convenient
plastic bobbins hold
5' of the low-residue flux-impregnated
braid. For a review
of desoldering
technique using braid,
see N1FN's "A-Z of Electronic
Construction."
De-soldering Braid, 5 Ft. bobbin $4.79 |
This digital multimeter is a
compact, light tool - a bargain if you need
something inexpensive and reliable. The heart of the instrument is the
ICL7106 IC coupled with a large 3-1/2 digit, 7 segment, 0.5" high LCD
display with a maximum reading of 1999. Includes 9V battery.
DCV (0.1mV - 1000V), ACV (0.1V -
750V), DCA (0.1mA - 10A),
Ohm (0.1O - 2Mohm), diode forward voltage drop, and hFE for bipolar PNP
and NPN transistors. Also has 50Hz test signal, and audible continuity
test.
*
Perfect for any
toolbox, glovebox, or test bench
*
Economical price
* Includes 9V
battery
15-Range Compact
Analog
Multimeter (VOM)
Compare this to Radio Shack's 8-range meter which sells for $14.95 (battery not included-- ours comes with the battery!). Throw one of these into your glove compartment or tool box-- at this price you can afford two!
10,000 Ohms/Volt AC/DC, fuse protected, safety leads.
Ranges:
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Precision scaled in metric on one side, inches on the other. Subscales for mm and half mm, 16ths/32nds/64ths. Image shows both sides of the ruler, but black-on-stainless is real tough to photograph. We assure you, the scale markings on the actual ruler are clean, clear, and precise. .
EL-ST14 $2.50
Precision scaled in metric and inches, the General GN301 steel rule features a T pocket clip which allows you to use the rule as a height or depth gauge. The General GR301 is flexible, and the graduations (1/16" inch / 1 mm) are black etched for excellent visibility.
MX-GNR301 $2.50
Accurately measures inside and outside diameter, step, and depth in both inches and mm! Made from smooth moving polycarbonate ("plastic steel") for long-term accuracy.
MX-7914 $3.99
![]() ![]() Project Boxes | |
Perfect
for smaller projects ( e.g. Rainbowkits' OSC-2 Code
Practice Oscillator Kit) this Hammond miniature
instrument
box is black, molded styrene. The tight fitting cover is
attached
with supplied screws. Dimensions
(in inches)
are (a)3.9 (b)2 (c).8 (j) 1.1,
(k)3.1. Made
in Canada.
MX-H591 4x2x1 $4.95 | |
Perfect for
the T-Tone
Code practice oscillator or other "small" project that has a
lot of controls. The tight fitting cover is attached with
supplied
screws.
Dimensions (in inches) are
(a)4.74 (b)3.69
(c)1.34 (j) 3.114 (k) 4.173 Made in Canada.
MX-H804 4.74x3.69x1.34 $6.95 |
or call 303-752-3382 for more information |