Gonna try DIY...wat are the equipments i need

[ahgoh7 0]

Hi guys

 

Gonna try DIY...but firstly..i've got no equipments at all.

so probably i need to purchase them...

 

so can u guys help me with this:

gonna make a list of equipments for diy, stuffs like ( solders etc...)

 

if possible, where to get them (cheap)

 

Thanks in advance...

[heady 0]

Ok, I start the list and the other more experienced diyers can add to this:

 

1. Soldering iron with fine tip (30 or 40 watt) with stand

2. Flux cored solder (I prefer 0.5mm 63/37 alloy)

3. Solder pump (get a smaller one, operable with one hand)

4. Helping hand (two clamps on articulated arms to help hold stuff to solder

5. Side cutter

6. Digital Multimeter but analog also ok (this is essential and must have)

7. Tweezer and fine tip pliers

8. Stannol soldering grease (great for beginners but MUST degrease board after complete soldering)

 

All available at Sim Lim Tower - sorry, you need to apply leg exercise to find the best buy but I like the shop to the left of Kaichin on 3rd floor. The shop assistants are pleasant and cheerful girls, don't know about the price as I don't mind paying a little more not to get humiliated.

Edited March 5, 2005 by heady

[tropicalrips 0]

i think that shops name is Sunlight, they are friendly, can find most of the stuff there.

if u can't find certain items can also look for me in SLS, i hav a few of the items in the shop...can also giv "special" price for the digital multimeter

 

p.s. i'm not around on mondays

[ahgoh7 0]

thanks guys

 

will go down and get it one day when I'm not working...

[jasonhanjk 0]

Talking about girls in Kaichin, Esther's is quite good....

 

Get a table top lamp too.

Edited March 6, 2005 by jasonhanjk

[ahgoh7 0]

think i better drop by soon....hehe

 

looks like gonna spend quite a sum of $ just on these equipment

 

 

Edited March 6, 2005 by ahgoh7

[heady 0]

Talking about girls in Kaichin, Esther's is quite good....

Down boy.

 

I first met the lady boss in Kaichin about 20 years ago, a real stunner. I believe some of you guys here find the daughter /ahem/ attractive but the mother looked better in her younger days.

 

Anyway, off thread already. As I said, some staff in the shops in Sim Lim tower make you feel real stupid, like one girl in Federal. But the girls in Sunlight (left of Kaichin) were usually pleasant, even when I ask stupid questions. Which is quite often, since I know nothing about EE, just know how to hold soldering iron.

[Firefox 0]

I recommend the following:

 

1) Goot TQ-77 soldering gun

2) Goot soldering iron stand

3) Kester 63/37 eutectic solder or Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder or WBT Silver solder

4) Desoldering pump. Goot has a few

5) Goot desoldering wick

6) 2 helping hand sets

7) Vice

8) Good side cutter. I recommend Goot or MTC.

9) Wire stripper. Get the plier type. The automatic versions don't work well.

10) Assorted pliers.

11) Digital multi-meter. This can be a cheap $30 model.

[ahgoh7 0]

if possible, can put down the estimated price?

 

so i roughly know how much before i get "chopped"

[stopme 0]

bro, get to know a few pretty girls get chopped a little maybe a little worth it hor heehhe

[heady 0]

//OFF TRACK ALERT//

stopme, I was talking about helpful and friendly shop staff. I said girls as most of the staff in SLT shops are girls. I don't mind paying a little more for pleasant, helpful and cheerful service. That's my point.

 

Whether it's fine to pay more just becos' the staff is pretty is up to the person. I wouldn't. Cheers.