The Most Essential Hand Tools for Electronics (and How to Use Them)
We talk about all kinds of electronics projects and name different hand tools. But if you never knew exactly which tools you need and how to use them, Adafruit will walk you through everything you need to know.
The video covers everything from flat diagonal cutters to tweezers, detailing how and why you could use a range of tools:
- Flat diagonal cutters
- Wire stripper
- Pliers / Pliers
- Fine-tipped tweezers
- Vise for PCBs
- Helping hand tool
- Magnifier
- Brush
- Calipers
It’s a great collection of not only tools to have on hand, but when and why you actually used them. If you enjoy tinkering with electronics but haven’t had time to buy dedicated tools yet, this video should cover everything you need to know.
Collin’s Lab: Hand Tools | Youtube