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

[peAk]

Maybe this could be cool to do at the end of each year. I know I like to see tools people use. Try to keep it more towards DIY audio stuff.

I'll start with something pretty simple that I didnt think too much of when purchasing them but now I can't go without. I have used everything to tighten pedal hardware and while this falls into the line of "nice to have".....for me it's now a "must have"

https://lovemyswitches.com/rocket-sockets-pedal-building-socket-set/

[EBK]

These are the tools I bought in 2020:

a deburring tool and a solder sucker.

The solder sucker has been a life changer for me.  Before I got this, desoldering often involved burning the heck out of things while using copper braid.  Not fun.  This is simple.  Heat the solder, push the button, and the solder is gone. 

The deburring tool is nice too.  Saves some time cleaning up drill holes.  Not life  changing, but helpful.

[MTK]

Do homemade tools count?



I made this in January and it's been great. Before I made this, I was using my breadboard and the in/out/ground/power of boards kept falling out, it was an overall pain. That's my favorite of this year, hands down.

[Bio77]

These are the tools I bought in 2020:

a deburring tool and a solder sucker.

The solder sucker has been a life changer for me.  Before I got this, desoldering often involved burning the heck out of things while using copper braid.  Not fun.  This is simple.  Heat the solder, push the button, and the solder is gone. 

The deburring tool is nice too.  Saves some time cleaning up drill holes.  Not life  changing, but helpful.

I got that same solder sucker because of a thread this year.  I also love it.  I had a cheap one, this one really improves building.

This center punch has been a game changer for me:

[Aentons]

These are the tools I bought in 2020:

a deburring tool and a solder sucker.

The solder sucker has been a life changer for me.  Before I got this, desoldering often involved burning the heck out of things while using copper braid.  Not fun.  This is simple.  Heat the solder, push the button, and the solder is gone. 

I got that same solder sucker because of a thread this year.  I also love it.  I had a cheap one, this one really improves building.

Same here. It is super fantastic. I also got a Chip Quik flux pen and life is good.

[Caedarn]

The solder sucker has been a life changer for me.  Before I got this, desoldering often involved burning the heck out of things while using copper braid.  Not fun.  This is simple.  Heat the solder, push the button, and the solder is gone. 

I just got this recently also and completely agree - its a game changer

[PapaKev]

Maybe this could be cool to do at the end of each year. I know I like to see tools people use. Try to keep it more towards DIY audio stuff.

I'll start with something pretty simple that I didnt think too much of when purchasing them but now I can't go without. I have used everything to tighten pedal hardware and while this falls into the line of "nice to have".....for me it's now a "must have"

https://lovemyswitches.com/rocket-sockets-pedal-building-socket-set/

I've seen those around, but never did a deep dive to find them. Thanks for posting. They are on their way.

[Aentons]

Maybe this could be cool to do at the end of each year. I know I like to see tools people use. Try to keep it more towards DIY audio stuff.

I'll start with something pretty simple that I didnt think too much of when purchasing them but now I can't go without. I have used everything to tighten pedal hardware and while this falls into the line of "nice to have".....for me it's now a "must have"

https://lovemyswitches.com/rocket-sockets-pedal-building-socket-set/

I've seen those around, but never did a deep dive to find them. Thanks for posting. They are on their way.

I almost got those too. But I went with a set of the color-coded, chromed, deep sockets from my local store.
https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/sockets-ratchets/sockets/14-in-drive-metric-color-coded-deep-socket-set-10-pc-67868.html

[PapaKev]

Maybe this could be cool to do at the end of each year. I know I like to see tools people use. Try to keep it more towards DIY audio stuff.

I'll start with something pretty simple that I didnt think too much of when purchasing them but now I can't go without. I have used everything to tighten pedal hardware and while this falls into the line of "nice to have".....for me it's now a "must have"

https://lovemyswitches.com/rocket-sockets-pedal-building-socket-set/

I've seen those around, but never did a deep dive to find them. Thanks for posting. They are on their way.

I almost got those too. But I went with a set of the color-coded, chromed, deep sockets from my local store.
https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/sockets-ratchets/sockets/14-in-drive-metric-color-coded-deep-socket-set-10-pc-67868.html

I have sockets, but was looking for something to take the risk of scratching the surface out of play. I like those though.

[jimilee]

These are the tools I bought in 2020:

a deburring tool and a solder sucker.

The solder sucker has been a life changer for me.  Before I got this, desoldering often involved burning the heck out of things while using copper braid.  Not fun.  This is simple.  Heat the solder, push the button, and the solder is gone. 

The deburring tool is nice too.  Saves some time cleaning up drill holes.  Not life  changing, but helpful.

Well dammit, can a brother get a link?


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[davent]

The issue with sockets/nut drivers is the beveled inner edge and thin hardware, they'll slip. I've  gronnd down the ends on nut drivers so the inner face is flat and will grab onto the nuts. Those plastic rockets look to have no inner bevel.

My Engineer solder sucker and deburring tool are old and i'd get them both again if the need ever arose. Had to put a new piece of tubing on the sucker recently and discovered you need to use a piece only as long as allows the plunger to just come through.

Well dammit, can a brother get a link?


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Digikey has the solder sucker.

dave

[Aentons]

These are the tools I bought in 2020:

a deburring tool and a solder sucker.

The solder sucker has been a life changer for me.  Before I got this, desoldering often involved burning the heck out of things while using copper braid.  Not fun.  This is simple.  Heat the solder, push the button, and the solder is gone. 

The deburring tool is nice too.  Saves some time cleaning up drill holes.  Not life  changing, but helpful.

Well dammit, can a brother get a link?


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Adafruit is the cheapest but they are out of stock. They also sell them thru Digikey. It's an Engineer SS-02
https://www.adafruit.com/product/1597

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/adafruit-industries-llc/1597/7244942

Mouser is out of stock at the moment too.
Mouser #:485-1597
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Adafruit/1597/?qs=%2Fha2pyFaduhNmwFKKfs2J%2FHLOOd68059wtAZ0EOXOc0RnaRI5wF5xQ%3D%3D

[gordo]

Need to take a look over at Digikey.

I like the rocket sockets just cuz they're cool.  You can't over tighten stuff and they don't scratch enclosures (which is pretty much my calling card).

[mattc]

Adafruit is the cheapest but they are out of stock. They also sell them thru Digikey. It's an Engineer SS-02
https://www.adafruit.com/product/1597

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/adafruit-industries-llc/1597/7244942

I suspect digikey is going to be out of stock soon, too!  I just ordered one, thanks for the tip.

[PapaKev]

Jameco has them too.
https://www.jameco.com/z/VTD5-Velleman-6-4-Long-Manual-Aluminum-Desoldering-Pump-Red-_2131160.html?CID=MERCH