We talk about all kinds of electronics projects and name drop a variety of hand tools. But if you’ve never known exactly what tools you need or how to use them, Adafruit walks you through everything you need to know.
The video runs through everything from flush diagonal cutters to tweezers, detailing the basics of how and why you’d use a number of tools:
Flush diagonal cutters
Wire strippers
Needle nose/flat nose pliers
Fine tip tweezers
PCB Vise
Helping hand tool
Magnifier
Brush
Calipers
It’s a great collection of not just the tools that are useful to keep around, but when and why you’d actually use them. If you enjoy messing around with electronics but haven’t gotten around to buying dedicated tools, this video should cover everything you’ll need.
Collin’s Lab: Hand Tools | YouTube