For the non-DIY person, there is a pre-built workstation option available. Jewelers screwdriver kit (also handy for bending leads, coaxing loose clippings out of tight spots, etc. When I moved to Wyoming last year I thought I would finally have the room to build the ultimate reloading bench. Commercial or Pre-built Electronic Workstation Option.A good pair of lead clippers (Digikey #170M-ND).Don't forget the flush cutter.īreadboards, jumpers, alligator clip leads, etc. This is one area you don't want to cheap out on, as poor tools will do damage. Kline are good but there are other good brands. Of course a decent set of hand tools is in order. Some of the better items have specs you just can't beat for many times the cost.
#Build your own electronic workbench manuals
They were all designed to be easy to build and repair and full manuals are usually readily available so even if you get something that is not working initially, they are a breeze, rewarding and a lot of fun to fix. Built pretty tough though.ĭon't be afraid to pick up used Heath-Kit equipment. When I got it new many, many years ago it was not accurate and this sort of put me off Fluke. The whole point of choosing to build your own work bench is to build your skills. Store bough ones do not allow a lot of space for any changes in style or modification and you become stuck with an inefficient product. I know there are a lot of Fluke supporters on this site, but my Fluke 8024B is my least accurate meter. Place the top shelf (only two corners notched) on top of your workbench and attach with 1 1/4-inch wood screws. The style of the workbench has a very serious effect on its functionality. If you can't see your way to a 100mHz DSO, then do not hesitate to get a good used analog scope like a Tektronix 465 or 475. They are many, many other choices too but the HAKKO type replacement tips are easy to find, reasonably priced and come in a huge variety of sizes and shapes. My company uses Hakko 937s, but on my own home bench I use a HAKKO compatible Aoyue 936A that works very well and is a lot less money. I'd add a decent temperature controlled soldering iron. This last one is completely my preference, but I would get myself a couple pairs of Pomona 6249 minigrabber leads, as they are just so useful. Electronics microscopes are usually binocular models, so that you have depth perception. I also have use of an optical microscope that works wonders. Many people have the large bench magnifiers with the built in light. Some sort of magnifier is almost essential.
Agilent and Techtronics make the best ones out there, but if you find those out of your price range (most people do) GW Instek has been making some very good models lately that are worth looking into.
#Build your own electronic workbench generator
The Fluke 89 has become a defacto standard, so I would start my search there.Ī good frequency generator and frequency counter are next on the list. Fluke has this market locked down, so browse around what they sell. Many cheap meters advertise features galore, but you want something that is well calibrated and fast. A good multimeter should be stop number one if you don't already have one.
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