Brick O'Lore

Normally, I post about the cheap, Chinese meters, but I saw that Amazon is having a little sale on some Fluke meters .

The Wirecutter reviews soldering irons and recommends the  X-Tronic Model #3020-XTS . The venerable Weller WLC100 comes in second.

Kind of cool - a USB rechargeable screw driver with live circuit detector  for $22. Patented Circuit Sensor Non-Contact Live-Wire Detecto...

Yeah, this is kinda random, but it fits with my useful tools page I am working on. We bought this small, folding step stool and a more su...

I love whiteboards. They are a favorite tool of mine. Low tech, yes, but very effective. Now I can have a whiteboard where ever I go... th...

I did some on-line network training and learned about a very powerful tool.

Miklor compares a few frequency counters . Lots of options to choose from, but I agree that for these prices, you are hoping to be reasona...

I'm curious if Oscilloscopes for Radio Amateurs: Add a Scope to Your Ham Shack is any good. The description is: Oscilloscopes are a ...

Mike's got a new toy . I always tempted by adding tools to my bench... you know, something besides a screw driver and duct tape would be...

In addition to the calendar , I also love having a big whiteboard. Networks diagrams, workflow, ad hoc WBS - there are a million things to p...

When I do finally get back to work, I'll want to get one of these giant wall calendars . It is decidedly low-tech, but I loved being abl...

Speaking of task managers... So many tasks revolve around e-mail, I like to use it as a virtual task manager. I've used Tasks and Appoin...

Here is another great item for your toolbox... Silver Sharpies . They are great for a variety of uses. For one, I mark the various power sup...

I've got a Black & Decker screwdriver that I really love. It is amazing the torque it provides. (They are very handy for taking radi...

Hans uses a bunch of bulky, old school equipment on his bench . How long till he just starts wearing his test lab around? (The probes are s...

I posted about the Leixen Frequency Counter and asked if anyone was using inexpensive Chinese bench equipment? PA1SBM posted that he got a ...

Eileen of Leixen asked me if I was interested in the their N8 Frequency Counter . The specs and details are below - including a video demons...

It is a poor craftsman that blames his tools.  I agree in general, but would add that the tools do matter - especially at the extremes of qu...

I can't seem to find this Magpul Bottle Opener on their site . Pretty slick none-the-less. I already have a LaRue Tactical Beverage ...

This is a neat idea from Platinum Tools - the RJ45 connector allows the 8 wires to pass through the end. It makes it easier to verify the o...