Favorite New Tools of 2020!?!?!?!?

[davent]

Another trick I have is I like using the little harbor freight clamps for holding boards while I solder because they have the quick release trigger and have the handles that stick out so I can hold them down with my arm or wrist. I can also clamp one to another to hold them at weird angles.

I like that, a never ending search for options to hold boards without spending lots of money.
dave

[jimilee]

Another trick I have is I like using the little harbor freight clamps for holding boards while I solder because they have the quick release trigger and have the handles that stick out so I can hold them down with my arm or wrist. I can also clamp one to another to hold them at weird angles.

I like that, a never ending search for options to hold boards without spending lots of money.
dave

That's genius.


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[peterc]

This was my best buy, use it all the time now.
https://www.banggood.com/ProsKit-SN-390-Adjustable-PCB-Holder-Circuit-Board-Soldering-and-Assembly-Clamp-Holder-p-1104160.html?cur_warehouse=CN&rmmds=search

I also have a big PCB assembly rack, but it is a pain to keep hauling it out for pedal PCBS
https://www.mantech.co.za/ProductInfo.aspx?Item=72M0807

[mattc]

I, too, got the Rocket Sockets this year.   I highly recommend them!

[alanp]

I need to get a de-burring tool. Right now I just use a too-big drill bit to get that stuff.

[davent]

Had this for a long time but it's invaluable well beyond this hobby, reminded of it recently by a query at diystomp...

May be a hens tooth search but snap one up if you find one.



dave