It goes without saying that having the right tool for the job is vital, especially in electronics. We've put together a range of quality equipment, perfect for any workbench big or small.
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MG Chemicals Electrosolve Contact Cleaner 140gSKU: CE05647Contains isohexanes. Use when a zero residue contact cleaner is required. An effective and powerful cleaner that quickly penetrates and dissolves most soil types.- MG Chemicals 409B Electrosolve Contact Cleaner 340gSKU: CE05646plastic-safe, fast dry, zero residue general purpose contact cleaner for applications where lubrication is not desired. It is effective at dissolving oils and non-polar residues, and for assisting with the removal of oxidation using a brush
- Acetone - 1 LitreSKU: CE04811This Acetone is the perfect solvent for touching up and glueing your ABS 3D Prints!
- IPA Technical Grade, 99.997%, Isopropyl/Rubbing Alcohol 1 LitreThis Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) contains 99.997% Isopropyl alcohol and is perfect for cleaning all electronics and PCB materials.
Crimpers
For certain applications, a crimped connection is required rather than a soldered one. A quality crimper will product a quality connection, and vice-versa.
- Crimping Tool: 0.1-1.0 mm² Capacity, 16-28 AWGThis crimping tool can be used to crimp both male and female versions of Pololu's Tamiya connector crimp pins, mini Tamiya connector crimp pins, JST connector crimp pins, JR crimp pins, Futaba J crimp pins, and crimp pins for 0.1″ housings onto 16-28 AWG wires to make custom cables. The crimping die has a width of 7 mm, and the tool offers ratcheting action for increased consistency and ease of use.
- Crimping Tool: 0.08-0.5 mm² Capacity, 20-28 AWGThis crimping tool can be used to crimp both male and female versions of Pololu's JST connector crimp pins, JR crimp pins, Futaba J crimp pins, and crimp pins for 0.1″ housings onto 20-28 AWG wires to make custom cables. The crimping die has a width of 4 mm, and the tool offers ratcheting action for increased consistency and ease of use.
Cutters & Scissors
Side cutters are great, but they're not designed for everything. Sometimes you need a good pair of electrical scissors for heavy duty cable and other uses.
- Diagonal CuttersSKU: TOL-08794 Brand: SparkfunMini Diagonal Cutters. These are great little cutters! A must have for clipping leads and extra solder tails. 4" long.$5.10 AUD, inc GSTAs low as $4.84 AUD, inc GST
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- Super Scissors - PH-51SKU: ADA1599 Brand: AdafruitSave your scissors! Instead of using your nice shears (and dulling them) or wire cutters (not right for the job) - use these super scissors. They're meant for engineering/maker...$36.60 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Jul 5th
- Steinel Gluematic 3002 Hot Glue GunSKU: CE04589 Brand: Core ElectronicsSteinel Gluematic 3002 Hot Glue Gun Overview One for almost all. Hot-glue melt applicator Gluematic 3002, for hobby and trade use, high delivery rate of 16 g/min...
- Steinel GluePro 300 Ind Glue Gun KitSKU: CE07547 Brand: Core Electronics
The new standard. The robust GluePRO 300 with non-slip grip fits well in the hand and has the stuff to the absolute favorite tool. The hot glue gun stands for pleasant, safe and fatigue-free work without compromise. Thanks to practical stroke adjustment, the adhesive quantity per stroke can be set individually. The heating time is about three minutes. Temperature: 190 ° C.
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- Steinel Glue Sticks Ultra 11mm Pk 20SKU: CE05331 Brand: Core Electronics
Ultra Power Universal, Particularly Strong Hot-Melt Adhesive. For Bonding a Variety of Materials
- Steinel Glue Sticks Crystal 11mm Pk 10SKU: CE05332 Brand: Core ElectronicsFor invisible joints, clear adhesive, low dripping effect
- Steinel Glue Sticks White 11mm Pk 10SKU: CE05328 Brand: Core Electronics
250 g white adhesive. 11 mm Ø glue sticks, white, high-quality colored hot-melt adhesive, for a variety of materials.
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Knives
For fine-detail work, a sharp hobby knife is your best friend. Be sure to pick up a pack of spare blades as they can't blunt easily under heavy use.
- Hobby KnifeSKU: TOL-09200 Brand: SparkfunIt’s like an Xacto knife, only better. We use these extensively when working with PCBs. These small knives work well for cutting traces, scraping ground pours, and guiding hair-like wires into their proper place. Excel knife comes with aluminum handle, one ultra-sharp blade, and safety cap.
Lighting
Keep your workspace well lit with our curated range of sleek and stylish desk, floor, and magnifying lamps.
- Daylight Slimline 3 TableSKU: CE07524Stylish desktop lamp with 4 brightness levels, 3,000 Lux at 30 cm, 1,065 lumens, brushed steel finish
- Daylight Omega 7 MagnifierSKU: CE05612 Brand: Core ElectronicsThe Omega 7 is a modern, ergonomically designed magnifying lamp. It has a large 17.5 cm, 3 dioptres (1.75X), lightweight acrylic lens and high power LEDs with 4 brightness level for clear viewing
- Daylight 5 Diopter LensSKU: CE05526 Brand: Core ElectronicsThe Daylight 5 Diopter Lens provides additional magnification and is suitable for both the Daylight UltraSlim LED Magnifying Lamp XR and the Daylight IQ Magnifying LED Lamp$39.60 AUD, inc GST
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- Daylight IQ Magnifying LED LampSKU: CE04593 Brand: Core ElectronicsErgonomically designed magnifying lamp. The head moves freely and holds any position and is fitted with a lightweight acrylic lens offering 3 dioptres (1.75X) magnification and anti-scratch coating. 12 dioptres swing arm lens is included.
Measurement
Whether you're 3D modeling for your next print or comparing datasheet specifications, having high-quality measuring equipment is invaluable.
- 6" Digital CalipersSKU: TOL-10997 Brand: SparkfunDigital calipers are an absolute essential. Here at SparkFun we use them all the time. These premium calipers come with an extra battery and auto shut-off. Measurements can be taken in either metric or standard. The calipers are 6" in length and make a great addition to any tool set.
- Freetronics 180mm Electronics RulerSKU: CE04514 Brand: FreetronicsThis handy ruler is perfect for your electronics bench: designed specifically for electronics engineers, it includes 1mm graduations on one edge and 0.1" graduations...
PCB & CNC Milling
Bantam Tools enables desktop manufacturing and is perfect for schools, makerspaces, labs and tech startups who are looking for a way to quickly explore ideas.
- Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling MachineSKU: CE07384 Brand: Bantam ToolsMachining aluminum parts is fast and easy with the Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine. This high-performance three-axis desktop CNC milling machine was designed with product designers, educators, and hobbyists in mind. It’s ideal for those looking to bring prototyping in-house or master the fundamentals of CNC machining. The Desktop CNC Milling Machine is fully enclosed and ready-to-use right out of the box.$0.00 AUD, inc GST
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- Bantam Tools Single-sided Printed Circuit Board Blanks (25 pack)After much research and testing, Bantam is excited to be able to offer the best-printed circuit board on the market!
- Bantam Tools Double-Sided Printed Circuit Board Blanks (25 pack)After much research and testing, Bantam is excited to be able to offer the best-printed circuit board on the market!$70.50 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Jul 5th
Pliers
Whether you're bending wire, handling large components, or just holding something in place, a good set of pliers are an essential for any workbench.
- Hakko Precision Flat PliersSKU: ADA1368 Brand: AdafruitThese Italian-made Hakko pliers are excellent for any precision work. The nose is flattened and fairly short to provide excellent control. The inside of the jaws...$29.95 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Jul 5th
- Needle Nose PliersSKU: TOL-08793 Brand: SparkfunMini Pliers. These are great little pliers! A must have for any hobbyist or electrical engineer. Crucial for inserting devices into bread boards and bending pins. 4" long.
Probes
Probes are used to connect measuring equipment to components and points for measurement, so it's important to have the right kind of probe on hand.
- Shrouded Professional Grade Multimeter Test Probes Lead SetSKU: AP0404A Brand: Core ElectronicsProfessional quality silicone leads with angled shrouded banana plugs to pin probes. Cat III rating: 1000V Cat IV: 600V Maximum current: 10A$8.30 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Jul 5th
- Universal Test Lead SetSKU: AP0413 Brand: Core ElectronicsIncludes 2 leads which are ready to accept a range of screw-on fittings. Set includes: 4 x Croc Clips 2 x Pin Plugs 2 x Hand Probes 4 x Banana Plugs 2 x Fork Connectors$13.25 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Jul 5th
- Multimeter Probes - TweezersTesting surface-mount components with standard test leads is anything but easy. Everyone has their own method: some people tackle it with teamwork and have a friend (or grad student) hold the probes, some people have adapted a sort of chopsticks-like technique, but the best way by far is probably just to buy these handy tweezer probes! Tweezer probes connect to your existing instrumentation with shrouded banana connectors and allow you to easily test small parts with one hand. The large plastic tweezers are easy to grip and are marked for polarity.
Repair Compounds
If you're working with models or prints, you're probably familiar with various epoxies and repair compounds, but they're useful for all sorts of things.
- Hand-Moldable Plastic - Low Temperature Thermoplastic - 100g BagSKU: ADA2504 Brand: AdafruitThey look a lot like sushi rice, but don't eat 'em - these are Low Temperature Thermoplastic Beads! Also known as "Friendly Plastic", "Instamorph", "Polymorph" and...$14.30 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Jul 5th
- Polymorph - 1000gSKU: TOL-10951 Brand: SparkfunPolymorph is a non-toxic, biodegradable polyester with a low melting temperature of about 60°C (140°F). Prototype plastic parts can be made by simply heating the plastic beads in hot water until they turn clear and then kneading them together and shaping by hand. When it cools it becomes a nylon-like white plastic. Polymorph can be re-used by simply re-heating and re-shaping. Plastic beads are supplied in a re-usable plastic container.
- Sugru - Black and White PackSKU: ADA437 Brand: AdafruitSugru! Soft-touch silicone rubber that molds and sets permanently. Sticks to aluminum, steel, ceramics, glass, wood and some fabrics + plastics! sugru is the incredible...$41.50 AUD, inc GST
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Screwdrivers
Screwdrivers used to be simple tools, but nowadays there are all kinds of strange and wacky screw heads, so having a complete set on hand is a must.
- Pocket Screwdriver SetSKU: TOL-12891 Brand: SparkfunWhat should every hacker have available to them? That’s right, a screwdriver (you have to get into those cases somehow). What makes screwdrivers even better is when there are a variety of interchangeable bits to use in different situations as you need them. This Pocket Screwdriver Set provides you with just that service in a small, portable package.
- 65 Piece Ratchet Screwdriver and Tool Bit SetSKU: ADA829 Brand: AdafruitLook, over there at that thing! Take it apart! You can now attack just about every kind of box or enclosure that needs undoing with this ratchet screwdriver set...
- 38 Piece Screwdriver SetSKU: ADA822 Brand: AdafruitLook, over there at that thing! Take it apart! You can now attack just about every kind of box or enclosure that needs undoing with this 38-bit screwdriver set...
Soldering
We have soldering equipment that is trusted by the maker and professional community that is priced to make it's way to anyone's workbench.
- Hakko RED Soldering Iron 20WSKU: CE05648 Brand: HakkoIdeal for use in a variety of soldering works like hobbies, repairing electric household appliances.20W: Circuit boards, small electrical parts, etc
60W: Connectors, heavier wiring connections, etc - Hakko FX-888D Digital Soldering StationThe Hakko FX-888D is our go to recommendation for a high-quality soldering iron that has all the features and specs you'd normally find in a much more expensive iron.
- Hakko RED Soldering Iron 60WIf you're after a high-quality, no frills iron, then the Hakko RED is for you. 60W ensures plenty of heat for the most demanding project, and a high-quality iron will maintain it's heat and last forever.
- 0.8mm 200gm Roll 60/40 Leaded SolderSKU: AT1100 Brand: Core ElectronicsResin core. 60% tin, 40% lead.$16.75 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Jul 5th
- Solder-Wick Desolder Braid 0.8mm-5ft (8015)SKU: CE04863 Brand: Core ElectronicsThe fastest, safest rosin flux desoldering braid packaged in static dissipative bobbins
- Solder-Wick Desolder Braid 2.8mm-5ft (8045)SKU: CE04600 Brand: Core ElectronicsSoder-Wick®, the world's leading brand of desoldering braid, is the fastest, cleanest and safest braid in the industry. It significantly reduces rework/repair time...
- Solder suckerSKU: ADA148 Brand: AdafruitStrangely enough, that's the technical term for this desoldering vacuum tool. Useful in cleaning up mistakes, every electrical engineer has one of these on their...$12.15 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Jul 5th
Storage
After the perfect way to store your components and projects? Well, get them organised with our modular component boxes, and portable containers.
- Tiny Modular Snap Boxes - SMD component storage - 10 pack - WhiteSKU: ADA431 Brand: AdafruitFor storing small parts (especially SMT/SMD components), these little modular boxes are ideal. They have individual clear pop-open covers so you can keep only the...$10.85 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Jul 5th
- Adjustable Compartment Parts Box - 24 compartmentsSKU: FIT0211 Brand: DFRobotThis is a parts box for securely holding small electronic components,screws and any small parts in individual compartments. There are 21 removable dividers used to vary the compartment size. It's a great tool to keep your desk or workshop organized.
Tweezers
Tweezers are probably the most under-appreciated tool out there, but when you've got a pair of great tweezers, everything just seems so much easier.
- Fine tip curved tweezers - ESD safe - 120mmWhen soldering small surface-mount (SMD/SMT) components, one thing you'll need is a good pair of tweezers. These are a great pair of every-day tweezers. They're...
- Tweezers - Curved (cross-lock, ESD Safe)These are nice, cross-locking, curved tweezers, unlike traditional models the tips on these tweezers will remain closed until squeezed open. They have a very fine tip which allows you to pick up very small parts with precision. This is a great tool to have if you’re working with surface mount components or anything with very small parts. The ESD-safe coating will also help prevent electro-static damage to sensitive electronic components.
- Economy 4pc Tweezer SetSKU: CE04590 Brand: Core ElectronicsEconomy precision tweezer set. Set contains one of each of the following: AA.SA, 7A.SA, 2A.SA, 5C.SA$28.35 AUD, inc GSTAs low as $26.08 AUD, inc GST
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- Morning Tools Digital Tweezers (DT71)SKU: CE07862 Brand: MiniwareDT71 Mini Digital Tweezers is a tool of multi-function measurements with full differential input measurement；Special Price $83.97 AUD, inc GSTRegular Price $119.95 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Jul 5th
Thermoforming
Thermoforming is a manufacturing process where a plastic sheet is heated to a pliable forming temperature, formed to a specific shape in a mold, and trimmed to create a usable product.
- Mayku FormBoxSKU: CE07337 Brand: MaykuMake Molds, Fast with Mayku's Thermoforming FormBox which will help you speed up your product development. Bringing mold production in-house can save you time and money. Getting your next idea off the ground has never been easier!$1,200.00 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Jul 5th
Third Hands
Wish you had an extra hand to hold something for you?Every workbench should have a third-hand tool, and we've got the ultimate collection from Hobby Creek and Panavise.
- Hobby Creek Mag Hand Professional Workstation V2SKU: CE05637 Brand: Hobby CreekThe Mag Hand Professional Workstation V2 builds upon Hobby Creeks ever popular third hand tools. This new tool incorporates magnets for enhanced flexibility.$109.95 AUD, inc GSTAs low as $101.15 AUD, inc GST
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- Hobby Creek Pana Hand V2SKU: CE04457 Brand: Hobby CreekAdd 4 helping hands to your PanaVise Work Center and level-up your work space! This tool is designed specifically to sandwich between the base plate and split ball mechanism of a PanaVise 350 Work Center.$87.95 AUD, inc GSTAs low as $80.91 AUD, inc GST
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- Helping Third Hand Magnifier W/Magnifying Glass Tool - MZ101SKU: ADA291 Brand: AdafruitWhen it comes to holding projects, components, PCBs, and everything in between, nothing beats a good Third Hand tool.
- PanaVise Multi-Purpose Work Center - 350SKU: CE04482 Brand: PanaVisePerfect for home repair or hobby needs! The Pana Hand installs perfectly with this vise!$175.00 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Jul 5th
- PanaVise Standard - 301SKU: CE04480 Brand: PanaViseThe original standard PanaVise is a tough vise that provides a super firm grip on anything you place in the clamps.
Wire Strippers
Gone are the days of using a hobby knife, pliers, or even your teeth to strip wire! Get yourself some decent wire strippers, and you'll never look back.
- Wire Stripper 10-20 AWG Solid (12-22 AWG Stranded)SKU: POLOLU-1922 Brand: PololuThis wire stripper and cutter works with six standard wire sizes from 10 to 20 AWG solid (12 to 22 AWG stranded). It has curved, cushioned handles for added comfort, and the serrated nose can be used to bend and shape wire.
- Wire Stripper 20-30 AWG Solid (22-32 AWG Stranded)SKU: POLOLU-1923 Brand: PololuThis wire stripper and cutter works with six standard wire sizes from 20 to 30 AWG solid (22 to 32 AWG stranded). It has curved, cushioned handles for added comfort, and the serrated nose can be used to bend and shape wire.
Other
For all the other bits and pieces that we've found helpful around the workbench such as IC extractors and magnetic work mats, we've got those here.
- Professional IC Extraction ToolSKU: ADA1598 Brand: AdafruitYou take your soldering seriously, so you deserve a serious IC extractor tool. Adafruit purposefully never carried the cheap bent-sheet IC extractors, and if you've ever...$31.90 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Jul 5th
- ESD-Safe PCB Cleaning BrushSKU: ADA1209 Brand: AdafruitNeat-freaks! Put down that toothbrush and pick up this nice ESD-safe cleaning brush! If you want to have a nice clean board (or maybe you're doing some repair) you...
- Professional Non-Slip Magnetic Project MatSKU: ADA1636 Brand: AdafruitRepairs can be tough. You don't need missing screws making it worse. iFixit designed this mat to make repairs easier. You won’t lose screws and won’t forget which...Special Price $48.32 AUD, inc GSTRegular Price $56.85 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Jul 5th
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