Suggestions: 1) Variable jaw crimper (smaller, lighter), just make sure it has all the capabilities, you can shave a few pounds 2) Knippex parallel jaw pliers (I recommend the smallest one for electronics work, its like 6 inches long and extremely handy). You can get standoffs off circuit boards and do weird shit with them. 3) mini adjustable monkey wrench 4) zip ties!! Pricey: 1) scopemeter
also a mini cable cutter (such as knippex smallest one), a cable strip tool thats adjustable (can save you weight as its gonna be variable but expect like 90$+ for a good one), you can strip any cable with em), full flush cutter if you don't have it already. May be interested in the milwakee battery powered heat gun too, especially if you make your self a variable battery powered DC supply that runs off the same battery. And maybe some abrasive compound to get into dodgy/rusty screws.
Thanks. I enjoy the idea of kit building myself (never actually completed a portable electronics kit though). It's very difficult to find out what is useful because I have a tendancy to over think things. My idea behind the pliers wrench and the monkey wrench has the thought process that you don't really care if the faster is damaged if you need to do a emergency repair. If you look at the literature of the parallal jawed wrench (you can also find these as old 'machine gun pliers' with a slightly worse design) they claim it might be better then even a good fitting socket because you ensure that there is even tension (because of pressure there is some deformation) on the fastner. It may be superflous however, I once repaired a bicycle when I did not have the right tools by putting a bunch of coins and paper inside of a close fit wrench. I see you already have paper lol Another idea if you want to go 'full military' battlefield high-speed repair is to get something called a 'vampire probe' (fluke sells em, expensive though) which is a probe that has a tiny needle in it that punctures the wire. Some wires will self heal from it eventually, otherwise you need to wrap it in tape tightly. I suppose if you are in combat or at high risk it might be worth looking into because its faster then messing with screws or trying to probe things in dark conditions and risk shorting something out ETC. I have blown a power supply before because the protection was shitty and my probe slipped. If I punctured into the wire there would be no risk, other then very long term moisture damage.
www.fluke.com/en-us/product/accessories/clips/fluke-tp81 Sorry if you mentioned this, It came to my head and I don't have time to rewatch your video right now. Refer above comment to see what my intention was.
Funny thing, It was only yesterday that I was killing time at work making an upgraded list for my own HAM toolkit. BTW one never leaves your channel without getting something. I just Googled phasing tape and learned about the color meaning. Is white good enough for both DC and AC ground marking?
I was cleaning out this bag as I have been involved in a big project for the last couple months and wanted to inventory the bag to make sure I haven't left anything behind. I am glad you always pick something up from my content. That is what I really enjoy about being a creator. White is used for Neutral in AC circuits and Green for ground. On a DC circuit I will use regular black e tape for B- if i absolutely have to use a non black wire. Thanks for watching !
Yes, I will take 1 full load out sir...lol I need to get all my commo gear in to a specialized bag. Right now it rides with all the other destruction tools...oh did I say that out loud? I meant repair tools. ;) I need to get a Fluke, have a Field Piece, but the industry standard is Fluke...If that ends up missing it was FLP, not me....I swear!!!
I just used this bag today rewiring the old tractor its very multifunctional :) I have a big rolling pelican case this goes into with my other tool cache items if I have to travel. The fluke meters are great ! FLP probably has a couple laying around :) Thanks for watching !
Probably showing my age by asking this...., but do you have the Monsterola Master key? I recognize and used the Mini-uhf torque tool, and the XTL wingscrew tool, along with the NMO tool. I think i still have an XTS3000 RF Adapter wrench around here someplace. I am going to look into getting a android cam. I bet it really save me ton of time when I "drop" a torx rack screw into a Quantar cabinet. Great vid! Makes me want to upgrade to All Hazard COMT. Always wanted too, but never have. 73, John kc5ngx
Yes I do have a few ubiquitous 2135 keys in my programming kit. It has been a long time since I have used one and I should throw one in here. I was just involved in a huge APX upgrade and discovered the wing screws have gone the way of the dodo on drawer units. They are rolling with hex/#2 phillips capscrews with blue threadlocker now. It did give me an excuse to buy a new angle head impact driver however :) Lemonade out of lemons and all that. Keep your eyes peeled for a COMT class in your neck of the woods. It is much more fun than the COML IMHO. Thank you and thanks for watching !
That's an awesome kit, Bret. Clearly, built with experience over time. I think you've got it all covered.
Thank you ! There is always something that would be nice to add to a tool collection. Thanks for watching !
As usual, great stuff. Always learn something.
Thank you ! I am glad you found it useful ! Thanks for watching !
wow phrasing tape. great work i learned a lot.
Thank you I am glad the video helped ! Thanks for watching !
A very good kit sir and some good tips thanks for sharing atb
Thank you ! and thanks for watching !
I really like that camera...... and you got tools I've never even heard of lol.
The Camera was a great bargain and has all kinds of cool uses. Tools are force multipliers. Thanks for watching !
Nice kit,,i love the endo camera,,
Thank you ! The camera is the cats pajamas. Its 11' long and it works great for plumbing too. Thanks for watching !
Suggestions:
1) Variable jaw crimper (smaller, lighter), just make sure it has all the capabilities, you can shave a few pounds
2) Knippex parallel jaw pliers (I recommend the smallest one for electronics work, its like 6 inches long and extremely handy). You can get standoffs off circuit boards and do weird shit with them.
3) mini adjustable monkey wrench
4) zip ties!!
Pricey:
1) scopemeter
also a mini cable cutter (such as knippex smallest one), a cable strip tool thats adjustable (can save you weight as its gonna be variable but expect like 90$+ for a good one), you can strip any cable with em), full flush cutter if you don't have it already. May be interested in the milwakee battery powered heat gun too, especially if you make your self a variable battery powered DC supply that runs off the same battery.
And maybe some abrasive compound to get into dodgy/rusty screws.
and alcohol/wipes for getting oxidation off of dodgy connectors and such
Great suggestions ! Thank you and thanks for watching !
Thanks. I enjoy the idea of kit building myself (never actually completed a portable electronics kit though). It's very difficult to find out what is useful because I have a tendancy to over think things.
My idea behind the pliers wrench and the monkey wrench has the thought process that you don't really care if the faster is damaged if you need to do a emergency repair. If you look at the literature of the parallal jawed wrench (you can also find these as old 'machine gun pliers' with a slightly worse design) they claim it might be better then even a good fitting socket because you ensure that there is even tension (because of pressure there is some deformation) on the fastner.
It may be superflous however, I once repaired a bicycle when I did not have the right tools by putting a bunch of coins and paper inside of a close fit wrench. I see you already have paper lol
Another idea if you want to go 'full military' battlefield high-speed repair is to get something called a 'vampire probe' (fluke sells em, expensive though) which is a probe that has a tiny needle in it that punctures the wire. Some wires will self heal from it eventually, otherwise you need to wrap it in tape tightly. I suppose if you are in combat or at high risk it might be worth looking into because its faster then messing with screws or trying to probe things in dark conditions and risk shorting something out ETC. I have blown a power supply before because the protection was shitty and my probe slipped. If I punctured into the wire there would be no risk, other then very long term moisture damage.
www.fluke.com/en-us/product/accessories/clips/fluke-tp81
Sorry if you mentioned this, It came to my head and I don't have time to rewatch your video right now. Refer above comment to see what my intention was.
Funny thing, It was only yesterday that I was killing time at work making an upgraded list for my own HAM toolkit. BTW one never leaves your channel without getting something. I just Googled phasing tape and learned about the color meaning. Is white good enough for both DC and AC ground marking?
I was cleaning out this bag as I have been involved in a big project for the last couple months and wanted to inventory the bag to make sure I haven't left anything behind. I am glad you always pick something up from my content. That is what I really enjoy about being a creator. White is used for Neutral in AC circuits and Green for ground. On a DC circuit I will use regular black e tape for B- if i absolutely have to use a non black wire. Thanks for watching !
Yes, I will take 1 full load out sir...lol I need to get all my commo gear in to a specialized bag. Right now it rides with all the other destruction tools...oh did I say that out loud? I meant repair tools. ;) I need to get a Fluke, have a Field Piece, but the industry standard is Fluke...If that ends up missing it was FLP, not me....I swear!!!
I just used this bag today rewiring the old tractor its very multifunctional :) I have a big rolling pelican case this goes into with my other tool cache items if I have to travel. The fluke meters are great ! FLP probably has a couple laying around :) Thanks for watching !
Probably showing my age by asking this...., but do you have the Monsterola Master key? I recognize and used the Mini-uhf torque tool, and the XTL wingscrew tool, along with the NMO tool.
I think i still have an XTS3000 RF Adapter wrench around here someplace. I am going to look into getting a android cam. I bet it really save me ton of time when I "drop" a torx rack screw into a Quantar cabinet.
Great vid! Makes me want to upgrade to All Hazard COMT. Always wanted too, but never have.
73,
John
kc5ngx
Yes I do have a few ubiquitous 2135 keys in my programming kit. It has been a long time since I have used one and I should throw one in here. I was just involved in a huge APX upgrade and discovered the wing screws have gone the way of the dodo on drawer units. They are rolling with hex/#2 phillips capscrews with blue threadlocker now. It did give me an excuse to buy a new angle head impact driver however :) Lemonade out of lemons and all that. Keep your eyes peeled for a COMT class in your neck of the woods. It is much more fun than the COML IMHO. Thank you and thanks for watching !