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Originally Posted by albanks
Hi All,
Not sure if this is the correct section to post this. Some of you may have seen my posts. I'm basically just a beginner trying to learn and get my sets working again. With that being said, I am about to go on a buying spree. What is the basic essential equipment I should have in my toolbox?
Right now, I have nothing but a basic $5 soldering gun from Harbor Freight. I know I need a higher watt gun because my chassis soldering won't hold. I have leaded solder in my supply stock, can I get away with lead-free? What kind of meters or testers should I buy? Any other essential equipment to get started?
Thanks.
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Now's the time to shop for used test equipment. You can source really high end instruments and good tools for a fraction of new price. There's a lot of it around.
Regarding soldering guns, buy only the older Weller gun using the tip nuts. Avoid the newer models with the set screws and odd-ball types, that are hard to get tips for.
