Toolkit

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

What toolkit do u guys use ...

post a linky ...

pros?
cons?

[Silverel]

Toolkit? Like actual tools?

I have a screwdriver, a dremel, a drill... some twist ties, a pair of pliers, electrical tape...

Toolkit for what? o.o

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

yeah actualt tools with anti static band and what not

[ShadowFold]

I use a screwdriver.. yea thats it.

[Silverel]

ESD Bracelets, imo, are a marketing scam. Useless. Don't roll around on a carpet wearing a wool sweater before working on electronics.. Touching the case does the same thing as an ESD bracelet. They just want to make money off selling them.

Go find a cheap set of tools, make sure they're not magnetized or anything silly like that. Most dremels come with a decent enough selection of bits and sanders. A drill is a drill, bits are pretty standard, though I've never noticed a difference between the steel and titanium bits. They both break. I find electrical tape to be a must-have item. Compressed air is nice, but I can usually make enough myself.

It really depends on how involved you want to get in modding your stuff. For most intensive purposes, all you need to build/work on a computer, is a screwdriver.

[ktr]

pff, ESD bands are for pu$$ies...just touch metal, and don't stand on carpet...

[Skrabrug]

i made my own?

[ShadowFold]

pff, ESD bands are for pu$$ies...just touch metal, and don't stand on carpet...

:respect::rockout: /agree

[CrAsHnBuRnXp]

I have screw drivers, screws, pliers, head lamp (yeah so I can see better), sata cables, IDE cables, anti-static bags, fans, PSU tester, PCI slot covers (took them from my old high schools computers that were being thrown away) rubber gloves, AS5, ICD7, 91% rubbing alcohol. Thats all I can think of off hand.

[CrAsHnBuRnXp]

pff, ESD bands are for pu$$ies...just touch metal, and don't stand on carpet...

I normally just wear rubber gloves and wear my ADIDAS shoes while working on computers in a non-carpeted area.

[keakar]

hammer
pry bar
screw driver
pliers
beer

[Paulieg]

+1 Lol:roll::roll:
Really though, all I ever use is a screw driver, needle nose pliers, scissors
(to trim ties) and a good flashlight...that's it.

[t_ski]

I only use an ESD strap when I'm working on someone else's stuff. If it's mine, it's not as big of a deal if I were to somehow zap it. But if it happened to someone else's stuff, I'd feel bad for messing it up.

In my set of tools, I have a ratcheting screwdriver with interchangeable tips, some regular screwdrivers (for tighter spaces where the big shaft of the ratcheting one won't fit), and a set of needle-nose pliers. Of course, I have a ton of other tools that I use for modding and stuff, like a digital multimeter, non-contact infrared thermometer, jeweler's screwdrivers, power tools, etc, etc...

Edit: Oh, and if you want an All-in-one kit, there's a bunch that can be found at NewEgg and Tiger Direct.

[ktr]

I only use an ESD strap when I'm working on someone else's stuff.

When did you become a vegetarians?

[t_ski]

When did you become a vegetarians?

:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:

[Steevo]

If you touch a case, but then pull a disk out of a anti-Static bag and touch it you can still kill it, it's charge level might not be the same as yours, even when attached to the case with a band.


Wrist bands are silly. Use common sense, and hold the edge of the bags for a few seconds, most are actually aluminum dust coatings so the charge will equalize with out the lightshow.

[Steevo]

BTW.
Multi-Tools for tightening the mobo standoffs, popping out the I-O shields, occasional cutting or filing on parts.

Ratcheting screwdriver with multiple bits.

Beer. I have built my best systems with beer.


My favorite tool is a stainless steel screwdriver. Non magnetic, so no accidentally forking up something.

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

Edit: Oh, and if you want an All-in-one kit, there's a bunch that can be found at NewEgg and Tiger Direct.

suggestions plz ...

[Hawk1]

_FBi;613469']suggestions plz ...

I bought This one (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=31722&CatId=47) from TD. Why? I happened to be in the store and they were on special for like $12, so I figured why not. The tweezers are shit (pretty weak - can barely take off a jumper with them without excessive force), but I love the 3 prong tool - grabs those screws very easy when they fall in hard to reach places. If you can find something cheap/on special like that great. At full price - don't think its really worth it - just get a screwdriver set and it will do you fine.

[t_ski]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=+40000133&Configurator=&Subcategory=-1&description=tool&Ntk=&srchInDesc=

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?Recs=10&Nav=|c:1801|&Sort=4

Those are the tool catagories for the two stores. I'd say look through there and see if there's anything you'd like. It all depend on your budget - you can buy kits from $10 to $300+. Obviously, you'll get what you pay for.

If you want something on the cheaper side, this Belkin kit didn't look too bad:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=171942&CatId=1801

BTW, if you do cabling, here are a few more tools you could use: RJ-45 crimper, cable tester, & punch-down tool.

[PVTCaboose1337]

I use a screwdriver with 20 bits, some torx, phillips, flathead, hex. I have a static wrist wrap. I have a Gerber multitool I use for the risers, and a SOG Kilowatt for other uses such as striping wires and cutting zip ties.

Edit: Will post links later to my tools, but I also use a dremel for those tough cuts... and fan slots on demand.

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

belkin kit looks nice

may get hat first then get teh networking stuff alter .. may get a job working on a network.

[ktr]

best toolkit, swiss made, and a tad pricey...but possibly the best toolkit you will ever own.

http://pbtoolsus.thomasnet.com/item/interchangeable-sets/b-8220-screwdriver-set-with-interchangeable-blades/pn-1595?&forward=1

http://pbtoolsus.thomasnet.com/Asset/8220.jpg

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

spensive ...