Useful, Uncommon or Unusual tools you couldn't live without

[NiHaoMike]

I have modified a $10 security camera to focus very close to the lens (just take off the first lens element and play with the focus) and connected it to a monitor. It makes a very useful microscope for inspecting PCBs.

[McPete]

A De-burring tool. If you're doing any drilling, give this a quick flick around the freshly drilled hole to clean up any mess- Especially handy when drilling plastic enclosure lids.

They're also pretty good for slightly enlarging holes when you haven't got quite the right drill bit.



A fountain pen. I'll use a ballpoint when convenience demands it (i.e, on site, writing on non-paper surfaces), but a fountain pen is more or less mandatory when I'm at my desk.

[Jon Chandler]

By the way, we should correct the spelling to loupe.  The spelling was nagging at me when I posted it but I didn't bother to check.

You know engineers can't spell...at this this one has problems

[sonicj]

A De-burring tool. If you're doing any drilling, give this a quick flick around the freshly drilled hole to clean up any mess- Especially handy when drilling plastic enclosure lids.

They're also pretty good for slightly enlarging holes when you haven't got quite the right drill bit.

yep, i need one of those!


that reminds me...
7. Pin Vise
8. Sharp Awl
9. Needle FIle Set

[Veramacor]

Rocket launcher.

I do believe it is pronounced:

"Rocket Laoooowwwncha"

[FreeThinker]

Here is a VERY handy tool you can make quite cheaply.

http://mondo-technology.com/

Just click on the superprobe link at the left hand side

[Zero999]

Here is a VERY handy tool you can make quite cheaply.

http://mondo-technology.com/

Just click on the superprobe link at the left hand side

Looks handy.

Here's a link to the actual page: http://mondo-technology.com/super.html

[FreeThinker]

Here is a VERY handy tool you can make quite cheaply.

http://mondo-technology.com/

Just click on the superprobe link at the left hand side

Looks handy.

Here's a link to the actual page: http://mondo-technology.com/super.html

I Knew that!... Just thought the peebs might like to check out the other links too, Resurecting the Furby or reprogramming billy the bass (What EXACTLY does he say now?) Lol. LoveIT