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2013/05/18
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EPISODE 13
Ben re-builds his famous, portable work bench.
It's new�and improved! Using his new CNC machine, Ben creates a new, portable work bench. This version is made of wood, and opens and closes easier than the old one. It also features several enhancements to make the tools and electronics inside easier to access.
DURATOOL
Screwdriver Sets
From $2.00*

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TENMA
Digital Multimeters
From $39.00*

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SPC TECHNOLOGY
Soldering Station
154.8*

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Other parts Ben used in this episode |
| Switches, power supplies, tools, wire, solder, test equipment, and more! |
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Ben Heck Episode 12 - Ben builds a Super Can Cooler
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MULTICOMP
Peltier Cooler
$22.83*

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FLUKE
Infrared Thermometer
$99.5*

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ARDUINO NANO
Development Board
$44.49*

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Other parts Ben used in this episode |
| FLUKE, Digital Multimeters |
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PARALLAX PROPELLER BOARD, Easy to program |
Details |
| HEAT SINKS, Browse our huge selection |
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SHIFT REGISTERS, For many applications |
Details |
| AXIAL & DIAGONAL FANS, From top manufacturers |
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MOSFETS, used in Ben's pinball machine |
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| THERMAL PASTE/GREASE, In stock, ready to ship |
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POWER SUPPLIES, In stock, ready to ship |
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| FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR, N-Channel MOSFET |
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ALUMINUM PLATE |
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| CIRCUIT BOARDS, A wide variety to choose from |
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J-B KWIK, Fast-setting adhesive |
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| LEDs, A large color selection |
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Ben Heck Episode 11, Ben builds a Portable SEGA CDX!
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TACTILE SWITCHES
Surface mount
From $0.20*

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TENMA
Hand-held multimeter
$12.69*

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CIRCUIT BOARDS
Browse our huge selection
From $10.00*

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Other parts Ben used in this episode |
| AA RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES, In stock and ready to ship |
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MOLEX, Contact Terminals |
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| NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR, Step-up Voltage Regulator |
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PC BOARD CONNECTORS, Browse our Huge Selection |
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| GC ELECTRONICS, Test Lead Set |
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ACCELE LCD Video Monitor |
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| SUPER GLUE, Cyanoacrylate |
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SEGA CDX, Game Console |
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| SLIDE SWITCHES, For on/off and more |
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7V CAMCORDER BATTERIES |
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Ben Heck Episode 10 - Ben builds a cell phone charger, works on his pinball machine and ressurects an LCD monitor. |
10 OHM RESISTORS
Huge in-stock selection
From under $1.00*

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ON Semiconductor
Zener Diode
$0.30*

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USB Connectors
Perfect for DIY projects
From under $1.00*

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Other parts Ben used in this episode |
| TENMA, Digital Multimeters (DMMs) |
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TENMA, Variable output DC power supplies |
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| GC ELECTRONICS, Test lead set |
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DURATOOL, 6-inch digital caliper |
Details |
| DURATOOL, Screwdriver sets |
Details |
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Ben Heck Episode 9 - Ben installs his CNC machine and starts to build a pinball machine. |
ARDUINO
Development Boards
From $15.99*

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ARDUINO
ProtoShield Kits
From $5.43*

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ARDUINO
ATMEGA328 MCU with UNO Bootloader
$5.43*

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Other parts Ben used in this episode |
| SHIFT REGISTERS, Browse our selection |
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AMPROBE, USB to serial adapter |
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| LCD DISPLAYS, Ready to ship today |
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PARALLAX, Demo boards |
Details |
| EEPROM, Huge in-stock selection |
Details |
3.3V VOLTAGE REGULATORS, A huge selection |
Details |
| CRYSTALS, From top manufacturers |
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CONNECTORS, Headers and receptacles |
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| LEDs, A wide range of colors |
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RIBBON CABLE, A Ben Heck favorite |
Details |
| SD CARD CONNECTORS, In stock now |
Details |
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Ben Heck Episode 8 Parts List - Military-Grade PS3 |
Watch episode |
Cables, Connectors and Power Strip |
L-COM, 0.5M USB Computer Cable |
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L-COM, In-line Adapter, RJ45 Jack to RJ45 Jack |
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MULTICOMP, 2M, 28 AWG, Black HDMI Audio/Video Cable, 2M |
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SPC TECHNOLOGY, Ethernet Cable Assembly |
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TRIPP LITE, 6-Outlet Surge Supressor with Fax & Modem |
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Tools |
WELLER, 5-40 Watt Variable-power Soldering Station |
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KESTER SOLDER, 44 Series Wire Solder |
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DURATOOL, Ratchet Screwdriver Set |
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DURATOOL, Screwdriver Set |
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Components |
OMRON, Tactile Switch, 6mm |
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Hardware & Miscelaneous |
| PELICAN, iM2600 Storm Case |
SAMSUNG, B2230HD 21.5" Widescreen LCD Monitor w/ Integrated Tuner |
| NETGEAR, GS105 - 5-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Gigabit Switch |
CABLES UNLIMITED, 12-Inch Premium HDMI Cable Splitter |
| CTG, 40420 Velocity HDMI Female to Male Port Saver Adapter |
SONY, PS3 Slim Unit |
| Cordless Hand Drill |
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Ben Heck Episode 6 Parts List - Rock Band Controller |
Watch episode |
Tools |
WELLER, 5-40 Watt Variable-power Soldering Station, |
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DURATOOL, Drill Bit Set, 48-piece |
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KESTER SOLDER, 44 Series Wire Solder |
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DURATOOL, Screwdriver Bit Set |
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GC ELECTRONICS, Desoldering Iron |
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COOPER TOOLS/XCELITE, Precision Utility Knife |
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TENMA, Digital Manual/Auto-ranging Multimeter |
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DURATOOL, Ratchet Screwdriver Set |
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ARROW FASTENER, Cordless Hot Melt Glue Gun |
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DURATOOL, Screwdriver Set |
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DREMEL, Model 300 Variable-speed Rotary Tool |
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Rock Band Light Multiplier |
STMICROELECTRONICS, LDO Voltage Regulator |
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3M, Ribbon Cable |
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BUD, Battery Holder for (4) AA batteries |
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SWITCHCRAFT, Slide Switch |
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DURACELL, Alkaline, AA batteries |
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Microphone Controller |
TYCO ELECTRONICS, 6mm Tactile Switch |
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MOLEX, Wire-to-Board Connector Header, 8-Position |
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TYCO ELECTRONICS, Board-to-Board Connector Receptacle, 8-Way, 2-Row |
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Rock Band Strummer Fix |
CHERRY, Snap Action Basic Switch |
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XBOX Laptop |
OMRON, Tactile Switch, 6mm |
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PROJECTS UNLIMITED, 8 Ohm Speaker |
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Ben Heck Episode 5 Parts List - Airplane Laptop
Tools & Components |
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WELLER, 5-40 Watt Variable-power Soldering Station, 92F5084
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DURATOOL, Drill Bit Set, 48-piece, 99M1215
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KESTER SOLDER, 44 Series Wire Solder, 34C5648
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DURATOOL, Screwdriver Bit Set, 99M1204
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ARROW FASTENER, Cordless Hot Melt Glue Gun, 60M3196
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DURATOOL, Ratchet Screwdriver Set, 01N3545
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DREMEL, Model 300 Variable-speed Rotary Tool, 26P0998
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DURATOOL, Screwdriver Set, 01N3560
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COOPER TOOLS/XCELITE, Precision Utility Knife, 10B751
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DURATOOL, 5-Piece Mini Pliers & Cutter Set, 99M1251
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TENMA, Digital Manual/Auto-ranging Multimeter, 02J5540
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CABLE & WIRE
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PALADIN TOOLS, Cable Stripper, 97H2957
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DURATOOL, Tool Box, 01N3624
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2mm PITCH HEADER PLUG & RECEPTACLE
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3M or LOCTITE, Cyanoacrylate (Super Glue)
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HARDWARE & MISCELLANEOUS |
Cordless Electric Drill |
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Size 8 nuts |
| Size 8 screws / knobs / posts |
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JB Weld (JB Quik) epoxy |
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Ben Heck Episode 4 Parts List - See-through Portal T-shirt
Tools & Components |
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WELLER, 5-40 Watt Variable-power Soldering Station, 92F5084
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DANTONA INDUSTRIES, NiMH AA batteries; 2700mAh, 69R7513
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KESTER SOLDER, 44 Series Wire Solder, 34C5648
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KEYSTONE, 6-Battery Holder, 60K7093
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ARROW FASTENER, Cordless Hot Melt Glue Gun, 60M3196
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KEYSTONE, 4-Battery Holder, 58K2780
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SPC TECHNOLOGY, Stainless Steel Tweezers, 92N3631
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GENERAL TOOLS, Dial Caliper, 32H5322
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L COM, HDMI to DVI Video Cable, 89M8726#
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PALADIN TOOLS, Cable Stripper, 97H2957
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ALPHA WIRE, Hook-Up Wire Kit, 85K9573
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AMPROBE, Continuity Tester, 49H7417
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DREMEL, Model 300 Variable-speed Rotary Tool, 26P0998
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DURATOOL, Tool Box, 01N3624
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DURATOOL PLIER SET, 3PC, 99M1253
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MOLEX, Solderless Terminal Kit, 15R8133
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COOPER TOOLS/ WELLER, Magna-Lite Tabletop Torch, 10M6684
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GC ELECTRONICS, Test Lead Set, 84H1075
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TENMA, Digital Manual/Auto-ranging Multimeter, 02J5540
Get it |
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Ben Heck Episode 3 Parts List - Solenoid Can Crusher Test
COMPONENTS (Solenoid Can Crusher Test) |
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SQUARE D, Single-phase Househouse Circuit Breaker, 71M0300
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PANASONIC, 1000uf 250 Volt Capacitors, 01M7614
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MULTICOMP, Bridge Rectifier, 50A, 600V, 24M2288
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EATON, Large, High Current Toggle Switch, 06P9782
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VISHAY, Fast Diode, 60A, 200V, TO-247AC, 19K8532
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ALPHA WIRE, 16AWG Hook-Up Wire, 02F6822
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BELDEN Magnet Wire, 18 AWG, Copper, 300' Length Spool, 36F769
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(Stepper Motor Can Crusher Test) |
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PARALLAX, Development Tool, 25M2469
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LINENGINEERING, Bi-polar Stepper Motor, 84R6124
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LINENGINEERING, Bi-polar Stepper Motor Driver, 16M4189
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TDK-LAMBDA, 24V, 6.5A Power Supply, 72K0767
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TOOLS |
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WELLER, 5-40 Watt Variable-power Soldering Station, 92F5084
Get it |
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DURATOOL, 5-Piece Mini Pliers & Cutter Set, 99M1251
Get it |
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KESTER SOLDER, 44 Series Wire Solder, 34C5648
Get it |
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GENERAL TOOLS, Dial Caliper, 32H5322
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DURATOOL, Drill Bit Set, 48-piece, 99M1215
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COOPER TOOLS/ WELLER, Magna-Lite Tabletop Torch, 10M6684
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DURATOOL, Screwdriver Bit Set, 99M1204
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PALADIN TOOLS, Cable Stripper, 97H2957
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COOPER TOOLS/XCELITE, Precision Utility Knife, 10B751
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AMPROBE, Continuity Tester, 49H7417
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DURATOOL, Ratchet Screwdriver Set, 01N3545
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DURATOOL, Tool Box, 01N3624
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DURATOOL, Screwdriver Set, 01N3560
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HARDWARE & MISCELLANEOUS |
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L And H Series Timing Belt Pulley, Xl-series, Fit 1/4"& 3/8"w Belt, 2.138"od,30 Teeth |
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Chrome Plated Steel Shaft, 1/2" Od, 18" Length |
L And H Series Timing Belt Pulley, Xl-series, Fit 1/4"& 3/8"w Belt, 2.138"od,30 Teeth |
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Cordless Electric Drill |
Trapezoidal Tooth Urethane Timing Belt, .200" Pitch,trade Sz 120xl,12" Outer Circle, 3/8"w |
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Off-the-shelf wall mounted can crusher |
Ptfe Filled Delrin Tube, 5/8" Od, 1/2" Id, 1/16" Wall Thickness |
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BLACK & DECKER, Infrawave Infrared Toaster Oven |
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Ben Heck Episode 2 Parts List - Mini CNC Machine
COMPONENTS |
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3M, Flat/Ribbon Cable
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MULTICOMP, ATmega1280 Based Arduino-type Development Board
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LINENGINEERING, Bi-polar Stepper Motor Driver
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HAMLIN ELECTRONICS, Magnetic Proximity Sensor SPST/NO
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LINENGINEERING, Bi-polar Stepper Motor, 84R6124
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HAMLIN ELECTRONICS, Sensor Magnet for use with 59145
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TOOLS |
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WELLER, 5-40 Watt Variable-power Soldering Station
Get it |
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DURATOOL, Ratchet Screwdriver Set
Get it |
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TENMA, Digital Manual/Auto-ranging Multimeter
Get it |
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DURATOOL, Screwdriver Set
Get it |
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KESTER SOLDER, 44 Series Wire Solder
Get it |
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DURATOOL, 5-Piece Mini Pliers & Cutter Set
Get it |
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DREMEL, Model 300 Variable-speed Rotary Tool
Get it |
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GENERAL TOOLS, Dial Caliper
Get it |
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DURATOOL, Drill Bit Set, 48-piece
Get it |
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PALADIN TOOLS, Cable Stripper
Get it |
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DURATOOL, Screwdriver Bit Set
Get it |
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AMPROBE, Continuity Tester
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COOPER TOOLS/XCELITE, Precision Utility Knife
Get it |
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DURATOOL, Tool Box
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HARDWARE & MISCELLANEOUS |
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4140 Alloy Steel Precision Acme Threaded Rod 3/8"-10 Size, 1/10" Travel Distance/Turn, 3'L, RH Thread |
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O1 Tool Steel Tight -Tolerance Rod .5156" Diameter, 3' Length |
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PORTER CABLE, Laminate Router |
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Carbon Steel Seamless Tubing 5/8" OD, .527" ID, .049" Wall, 3' Length |
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Bronze Precision Acme Round Nut 3/8"-10 Size RH Thre ad |
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Hose Clamps |
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W1 Tool Steel Rod .5156" Diameter, 1' Length |
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Hand Drill |
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BLACK & DECKER, Infrawave Infrared Toaster Oven |
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Ben Heck Episode 1 Parts List- Single Handed Xbox 360 Controller
COMPONENTS |
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CHERRY - Snap Action Basic Switch
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GLOBAL CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY - Board-to-Board Connector
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FCI - Pin Header Get it |
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3M - 3365/16 (100') - Flat / Ribbon Cable
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TOOLS |
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COOPER TOOLS/WELLER - 25 Watt Soldering Iron
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COOPER TOOLS / XCELITE - Precision Utility Knife
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SPC TECHNOLOGY - Desoldering Pump
Get it |
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DURATOOL - 5-Piece Mini Pliers & Cutter Set
Get it |
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KESTER SOLDER - 44 Series Wire Solder
Get it |
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PALADIN TOOLS - Cable Stripper
Get it |
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LOCTITE - 3G Tube, Ethyl Cyanoacrylate
Get it |
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AMPROBE - Continuity Tester
Get it |
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DREMEL - Model 300 Variable Speed Rotary Tool
Get it |
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DURATOOL - Tool Box
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CRESCENT - 7-in-1 Dura-Driver Interchangeable-Bit Screwdriver
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