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My purchase list for my new lab -- budget $1000+, thoughts?
AnyNameWillDo:
Not everything has arrived just yet, since I ordered some of the components/gear through AliExpress -- and in hindsight I should have just stuck to Amazon/Ebay/etc. These long shipping times are b-r-u-t-a-l and I'm far too impatient, lol.
As for projects, I'm planning to work through a few project-oriented books first to flesh out the theory and fundamentals. A few of my project ideas are probably too ambitious / out of my reach at the moment so I need to work my way up there.
bitseeker:
Sounds like a good start. Have fun!
AnyNameWillDo:
Thoughts on a good screwdriver set?
I do own a small kit of precision screwdrivers but they're skinny, all-metal, hard to get a good grip on, and hard to get sufficient torque on. They were super cheap but I'd like to toss em out.
I see Wiha mentioned a lot in older threads, are they still up there? Is there a kit you might recommend or will any of them be reasonable picks?
nanofrog:
--- Quote from: AnyNameWillDo on August 04, 2018, 05:09:56 pm ---Thoughts on a good screwdriver set?
I do own a small kit of precision screwdrivers but they're skinny, all-metal, hard to get a good grip on, and hard to get sufficient torque on. They were super cheap but I'd like to toss em out.
I see Wiha mentioned a lot in older threads, are they still up there? Is there a kit you might recommend or will any of them be reasonable picks?
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Absolutely, and they offer more tip shapes/profiles than any other manufacturer. :-+ I'd recommend sticking with the classic handles (26190 would be a good starter set, and it comes with a nice pair of standard sized needle nose pliers). The $33.33 (full option) gets you a single set. ;)
Wera is right behind them (Czech made), but the grips are unique. Seems to be a love or hate reaction to them. Vessel (Japan) also makes excellent precision screwdrivers.
In terms of quality, PB Swiss is even better. But they're also the most expensive and don't have anywhere near the tip profiles & sizes Wiha has. I do have them in standard sized slotted and Phillips though.
AnyNameWillDo:
What are your thoughts on Wiha sets like these?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00YBYADH6
(Or is it better to go with something like you suggested that are full-on screwdrivers?)
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