Tool:Soldering Iron.
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Use:To solder the picaxe board components.
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Safety equipmentSoldering Iron Stand.
Third hand |
Reason for safetyTo safely house the soldering iron when not in use.
Ease of use. |
Alternati-ve tool:Gas torch.
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Pliers.
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To pull components and hold items in place.
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Rubber handles.
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To enable correct gripping of the tool.
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None.
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Side Cutters.
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Used for cutting wires.
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None.
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None.
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None.
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Phillips head screwdriver.
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For screwing in screws.
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None.
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None.
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None.
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Wire strippers.
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To strip the ends of wires.
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None.
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None.
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None.
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Blade (flat-head) Screwdriver.
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Putting in screws.
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None.
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None
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None.
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Hammer.
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To strike objects such as the axle to remove the gear on the trailer.
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None.
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None.
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Mallet.
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Multi-meter.
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To test the current and voltage running through the electrical systems to assist in diagnosing problems.
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None.
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None.
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Voltmeter or ammeter.
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Vice.
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To assist in holding objects whilst performing actions, e.g. using a hammer.
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None.
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None.
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G-Clamp.
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Solder sucker.
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To remove unwanted solder.
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None.
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None.
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None.
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