Buying More Tools

We recommend JPR Electronics and Rapid Electronics for buying more tools

Item	Part Number	Supplier Link	Notes
Soldering Iron	Antex XS25W	JPR 845-022 Rapid 85-1145	This is the silicone (heat-resistant) cable version for extra safety. Do not use the small metal folding stand that comes with the iron. See the next item for a much safer alternative stand.
Soldering Iron Stand	Antex ST4	JPR 845-080 Rapid 85-0585
Tool Wallet	Generic	Rapid 85-0083
Pliers	Generic	JPR 595-054 Rapid 85-0225	Small, pointy nose
Side Cutters	Generic	JPR 595-055 Rapid 85-0205
Wire Strippers	Generic	JPR 595-059 Rapid 86-0350
Solder Sucker	Generic	JPR 845-085 Rapid 85-0601
Desoldering Braid	Generic	JPR 900-006 Rapid 52-4565 Rapid 64-6431
Solder	Omega II 99C Fast Flow Flux 2% Lead/Rosin Free / Stannol KS115	JPR 845-246 Rapid 50-2443	We recommend lead-free and rosin-free (colophony-free) solder for use in schools.
Safety Glasses	Generic	Screwfix 8603D Rapid 52-3596
Heat Resistant Mat	Antex R91000A00	Rapid 34-2685
Replacement Tip	Antex B005030 / Antex B0050H8	JPR 845-062 Rapid 85-0535	For the yellow Antex irons used in our newer kits
Replacement Tip	Xytronic 44-510B01	Rapid 85-0981	For the black Xytronic irons used in our older kits
Tip Cleaner	Loctite TTC-LF	Rapid 85-0630
Purple Storage Box	Gratnells Extra Deep Tray Purple	TTS FU10343PU
Lid for Purple Box	Gratnells Lid	TTS 1008950

Latest News

Lighting Up Sacred Heart

16th December 2022

All pupils from P5, P6 and P7 joined us for a lantern themed Lighting Up workshop at Sacred Heart Primary, Penicuik on 16th December.

Lighting Up Priorsford

9th December 2022

22 pupils from Priorsford Primary learned to solder at Peebles High School on 23rd September, ahead of a visit to the Kivlin Lab at Edinburgh University on 9th December where they made many more electronic creations.

Lighting Up Ae

25th November 2022

Congratulations to five determined members of staff who succeeded in achieving their LUtCfE soldering accreditation at Ae Primary school on November 25th.

Meanwhile all 15 pupils created a Galaxy of Christmas decorations all ready to be 'litup'.