Specifications

As with any construction project, there are certain tools and supplies that are recommended
to complete the project. These are tools and supplies not provided with the kit and are instead
provided by the builder.
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The following is our recommended list: part number
Phillips screwdriver, #1 and #2 TL-VTSCRSET8
Slip joint pliers
Needle nose pliers TL-VT33
Wire cutters, diagonal TL-VT33
Wire strippers, for 18 and 20 awg wire TL-VT5021
Electric Drill (cordless recommended)
Drill bit, 3/16” - Chassis mounting into the cabinet
Drill bit, 5/32” - PCB and turret board chassis mounting
Masking tape, 2”
Ruler or scale, 12” w/ 1/16” markings
Permanent marker, fine tip
Soldering iron, 25W – 40W (35W recommended) TL-WP35
Solder, electronics safe (60/40 w/ rosin core recommended) TS-24-6040-0027
Flux, electronic – liquid or paste (must be safe for electronic work) TS-83-1000-0186
De-soldering pump extractor TS-384-1000
Solder wick TS-1817-10F
Sponge
The following are really nice to have:
Soldering station w/ temperature control TL-WTCPT
Multimeter w/ DC range of at least 500V TL-DVM850BL
Variable AC supply (Variac® style)
Current Limiting AC source (dim bulb tester) – self built
Needle nose pliers – small size, for electronics work TL-NN7776
Wire cutters, diagonal – small size, for electronics work TL-170M
Center punch
Nutdrivers - 5/16”, 11/32”, 7/16”, 1/2”
Square, 9”
Scratch Awl
De-burring tool TL-DB-1
Fingernail polish (for holding nuts and screws in place)
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