New Tool Day

[pickdropper]

Got a couple of new tools this week.

The first is a new set of wire strippers.  For years, I've used the Ideal Stripmaster, which has served me well.  But it doesn't have a wire stop for setting length and it can't strip ribbon cable.  I had a chance to try the Phoneix Contact Wirefox and it seems really nice, so I grabbed one:





I also finally found a good price on a single blade tip for my Metcal soldering iron.  I've long wanted one of these for desoldering pots, but the price scared me off (They are over $80 per tip).  I found a new one on eBay for $20 and grabbed it.  It's one of those things that's really handy to have when you want it.



I also found somebody selling a whole bunch of Metcal tweezer tips for significantly discounted pricing, so I grabbed a couple sets of tweezer tips and dual blades in 40mm, 50mm, 60mm and 70mm.  I should be set for years now.

[culturejam]

Dave the Tool-Man Taylor

[selfdestroyer]

Missed the opportunity for a subject of "New Strippers!" Dave. lol

I'll have to look these up, I am always in to new tools that make my life easier.

Cody

[pickdropper]

Missed the opportunity for a subject of "New Strippers!" Dave. lol

I'll have to look these up, I am always in to new tools that make my life easier.

Cody

Yeah, I did miss an opportunity there.

FWIW, Arrow has them cheapest, plus they have really good coupons from time to time.  They just had a 50 off of 150 with free shipping deal, which was fantastic.