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Every robotics laboratory needs a good set of basic tools. Check our selection below and see if there is an essential gadget that will simplify your work and make your hobby more fun.

Weller WLC100 Soldering Station For Hobbyists

Designed with the hobbyist and the do-it-yourself enthusiast in mind, this kit features a high-quality, lightweight pencil iron with variable power control, a cushioned foam grip with a replaceable heating element, and a safety guard iron holder. And it's from Weller, the world leader in soldering since 1945.

At the heart of the WLC100 Soldering Station is a high-quality lightweight pencil iron with an iron-plated copper tip. The tip is constructed of solid copper and plated with iron, as well as nickel and chromium to protect against corrosion and solder creep. The iron has a cushioned foam grip that sits comfortably in your hand as you work.

The WLC100 features a variable power control that lets you adjust the power level from five to 40 watts with a simple turn of the knob on the base unit. The base also includes a "power-on" indicator light and on/off switch to help keep you from leaving a hot iron on accidentally.

This soldering station is UL-listed, which means it has been tested and meets independent safety standards. It is backed by a one year warranty against manufacturer's defects in material and workmanship.

Digital Multimeter

The Extech compact manual ranging multimeter features extra large 2000 count display and built-in non-contact AC voltage detector. It includes a battery test function (1.5V and 9V), diode test and continuity.

A rubber holster protects the meter. UL listed Cat III - 600V. Includes test leads, 9V battery and tilt stand.

Features include:

* Built-in non-contact AC voltage detector
* 2000 count manually ranging multimeter measures AC/DC voltage and current and resistance
* Cat III - 600V UL listed
* Battery test function (1.5V and 9V)
* Rubber holster protects meter

Denali 115-Piece Tool Kit

Every roboticist needs a good set of basic tools, and kits are a great way to get them at a considerable savings. Three things make Denali's kit stand out - the price, an exceptional selection of quality tools, and the custom heavy-duty nylon bag. It's hard to find a set of tools as extensive as this for anywhere near this price. If purchased separately, these items might cost $150.

The Denali tool kit is about the size of a breadbox and it has both a shoulder strap and hand-straps that Velcro together, making it easy to carry around. The mouth of the bag has metal stabilizing rods in the zipper, so it opens wide and stays open. There are several pockets lining the inside and outside of the bag to carry things like nails, screws, tape, etc. This is a well-appointed set of quality tools that should outfit you for just about any household need.

What's In The Bag:
* 16-ounce ripping hammer with heavy duty fiberglass handle
* 9-inch, aluminum torpedo level
* 3/4-inch wide by 16-foot long tape measure
* Heavy-duty zinc utility knife with rubber grip

Wrenches:
* 16pc hex key set (Allen wrenches). eight metric and eight English sizes.
* 6-piece combination wrench set with steel clip

Pliers:
* 8-inch needle- nose pliers with wire-cutting blades (meets or exceeds ANSI standards)
* 8-inch diagonal pliers (meets or exceeds ANSI standards)
* 8-inch groove-joint pliers (meets or exceeds ANSI standards)
* 7-inch nickel-coated locking pliers
* wire cutters

Screwdrivers:
Denali's kit includes a ratcheting handle with a selection of interchangeable bits to provide an exceptional array of screwdrivers in all sizes and head shapes.
* 14 flat head: 4, 5, 6, and 7 mm and 3/32-, 1/8-, 5/32-, 3/16- (x3), 7/32-, and 1/4- (x3) inch
* 9 Phillips head: 1x2, 2x5, and 3x2
* 3 square head: S1, S2, and S3
* 10 star head: T6, T7, T8, T10, T15, T20, T25, T27, T30, and T40
* 10 hex: 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 mm and 1/8-, 5/32-, 3/16-, 7/32-, and 1/4-inch
* 4 Pozidriv: PZ0, PZ1, PZ2, and PZ3
* 14 nut drivers

Drill Bits:
* 13-piece titanium-coated high-speed steel with steel case: 1/4-, 15/64-, 7/32-, 13/64-, 3/16-, 11/64-, 5/32-, 9/64-, 1/8-. 7/64-, 3/32-, 5/64-, and 1/16-inch
* 50-piece chrome vanadium steel 1-inch screwdriver bit set can be used with either a cordless drill or the ratcheting screwdriver
* 5-piece masonry bit set with steel case: 5/32 to 3/8-inch

Stanley GR100 Glue-Pro DualMelt Glue Gun

The Stanley Glue-Pro DualMelt Glue Gun is ideal for repairs, wood projects, light manufacturing, and model work.

It features dual heaters for high capacity, delivering consistent glue flow and 40 percent more glue output.

Its covered nozzle prevents burns. Other features include an automatic shutoff mechanism; a comfort-grip handle; and a high/low temperature adjustment.

The glue gun comes with an extension nozzle, a spreader nozzle, and 18 sticks of assorted glue. This glue gun performs at an industrial but it is priced for the household consumer.

Dremel 7700-1/15 MultiPro 7.2-Volt Cordless Rotary Tool Kit

Built for the do-it-yourselfer, Dremel's cordless MultiPro kit delivers the versatility you expect from a Dremel--with the added advantage of being cordless. Lightweight at only 9 ounces, this compact unit maneuvers comfortably in tight spaces.

What will you use it for? Remove old grout in your bathtub, polish your flatware, remove a broken tile, etch glass, hang miniblinds, cut out a pet door, install a new car stereo, sand off a spot of hard-to-reach rust, clean your boat's outboard engine parts, refinish ornate woodwork, install a mortise lock, and much, much more.

The kit comes with 50 bits, including a high-speed cutter, a bristle brush, a cutoff wheel, sanding discs, a felt polishing wheel, a grinding wheel, and more--all the tools you need to tackle projects around the home. The tool's ball-bearing shaft affords minimal vibration. The shaft-lock button and unique knurled collet nut make changing bits easy - with no wrench required.

This lightweight, compact unit features speeds of 7,500 or 15,000 RPM. A battery charger and a carrying case are included. You'll want to keep it charged up and handy at all times.

Dewalt Heavy Duty 9.6-Volt 3/8-inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit

The DeWalt DC750KA Heavy Duty 9.6-volt Cordless Drill/Driver comes with a heavy-duty 3/8-inch single-sleeve ratcheting chuck for tighter bit gripping ability.

Features include a dual speed range (0-to-300 RPM and 0-to-1,100 RPM) for added versatility and a 15-position adjustable clutch for maximum control.

Other features include a rubber grip for comfort and a compact size and lightweight design to get into tight spaces. (only 3.4 pounds).

Backed by a manufacturer's 1-year warranty, this drill/driver comes with two batteries, a charger, a bit, and a heavy-duty carrying case.

Proxxon Precision Swivel Head Vise

The Proxxon precision vise with suction clamp is perfect for hobbies and crafts, woodworking, woodcarving, industry, electronics and more. It's deal for clamping small and delicate items.

The suction cup allows rapid attachment to any smooth, non-porous surface. Flip the bottom lever to create a powerful vacuum.

The die cast zinc base is also provided with drilled and tapped holes in order to screw the vise permanently to the workbench.

The ball rotates in all directions (even down). The jaws measure 3" (75 mm) and have protective rubber covers to clamp delicate work pieces securely. The jaws have vertical and horizontal V-slots for clamping round work pieces. The maximum clamping width is 2 3/4" (70 mm). Proxxon tools come with a 2 year factory warranty.

Leatherman Blast Multitool with Leather Sheath

Loaded with the most requested features, the Leatherman Blast is ready for work. Longer blades mean easier slicing, sawing, filing and more, while the Zytel handle inserts provide a comfortable, reliable grip. And in this model, new designs for the handles and pliers help the Blast sustain more than double the squeezing load of the original PST.

This multitool set includes all the handy, flip and fold-out tools you'd expect from an industry-leading brand -- all with 100-percent stainless steel construction, manufactured to the optimum grade hardness for each tool. The Blast boasts an open-tooth saw design that allows easy starting and cutting on the fly, plus long wire cutters for a lengthy reach. These pliers are especially designed for a large squeezing load, with a unique jaw design that adds durability.

The Leatherman Blast Multitool includes:
* Needlenose pliers
* Regular pliers
* Wire cutters
* Hard-wire cutters
* Clip-point knife
* Wood/metal file

* Saw
* Scissors
* Large screwdriver
* Small screwdriver
* Phillips screwdriver
* Small bit driver
* Ruler (8 inch/19 cm)
* Bottle/can opener
* Wire stripper
* Lanyard attachment
* One double-ended bit

Crescent 5 Piece Locking Plier Set

Crescent Locking Pliers are made to an exacting standard that results in improved durability and long-term performance.

They meet stringent ASME standards for product specifications including strength and maximum jaw opening capacity.

Crescent Locking Pliers feature a patented angled tooth pattern for a superior grip.

* 5 piece set includes 5 inch, 7 inch and 10 inch curved jaw locking pliers plus 6 inch and 9 inch long nose locking pliers.
* Versatile curved jaw design also features integral wire cutter.
* Long nose design features a wire cutter that gets into hard-to-reach spots.
* Compound action for powerful non-slip locking grip
* Nickel plated finish resists rust and corrosion.

6" Stainless Steel Caliper with Extra Large LCD Display

NeikoUSA 6" Digital Calipers feature a stainless steel body with a titanium alloy head. Extra large LCD screen displays both SAE and metric measurements.

This tool comes in a custom fitted case with an extra battery and it has a one year warranty.

Specifications:
Extra Large LCD Display
Titanium Alloy Head
Stainless Steel Frame
Range: 0" to 6" SAE and 0 to 155 MM
Metric Accuracy +/- .02mm
Built in Data Port
MSRP $79.95

Proxxon Lathe

The Proxxon Lathe can be used on materials such as plastic, steel, brass and aluminum. It comes complete with automatic feed, thread cutting capability, headstock chuck, live center and a top slide for taper turning. It weighs approximately 30 pounds and it's about 21 inches long.

It has features of full sized lathes including a cast iron bed with ground prism for tool rest and tailstock to ensure minimal deflection even at high loads. The 110-120V motor is fitted with a forward/reverse switch and offers a combination of three speeds plus an additional electronic speed control allowing speeds from 100 to 3000 RPM. The spindle runs in precision ball bearings, yielding an accuracy of .0004" (0.01 mm) without the chuck.

Technical data:

Spindle bore: 13/32"
Center distance: 9" (230 mm)
Center height: 2 13/64" (52 mm)
Swing: 4 3/32" (104 mm)
Height over cross slide: 1 7/64" (28 mm)
Cross slide travel: 2 23/64" (60 mm)
Tailstock spindle travel: 1 3/16" (30 mm)
Chuck capacity (internal jaws): 5/64" to 1 3/8" (2 - 35 mm)
Chuck capacity (external jaws): 15/16" to 2 43/64" (24 - 68 mm)
Tool holder accepts 5/16" x 5/16" (8 x 8 mm) cutters.

Proxxon Mill / Drill Head

The Proxxon mill/drill head converts your Proxxon lathe (above) into a machining center. The lathe's top slide is replaced with the table supplied with the mill/drill head. The table has a size of 4-5/16-Inch by 2-3/4-Inch (110 by 700mm) and 3 T-slots 15/32-Inch by 15/64-Inch by 15/64-Inch (12 by 6 by 6mm). Three collets of sizes 15/64-Inch, 5/16-Inch and 25/64-Inch are included.

The mill/drill head enables your lathe to functions as a compound milling machine, with X-Y travel being longitudinal and cross-wise respectively. Includes three collets of sizes 15/64" - 5/16" and 25/64" (6, 8, 10 mm)

The mill/drill head includes the necessary mounting bracket and bolts to attach it to the lathe. Note: The lathe shown in the picture does not come with the mill/drill head.

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