You don’t need a huge bench to fix and build things. A handful of reliable basics covers most jobs, and the rest can come when a project actually needs it.
Topics in this note
- Soldering iron with adjustable temperature
- Multimeter
- Wire strippers and flush cutters
- Crimping tool
- Heat shrink and a heat source
- Screwdrivers, tweezers, and good light
Buy the basics you’ll use every week first. Specialized tools can wait until a project calls for them.