Buying More Tools
We recommend JPR Electronics and Rapid Electronics for buying more tools
Item | Part Number | Supplier Link | Notes |
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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 |
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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 |
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Wire Strippers | Generic | JPR 595-059 Rapid 86-0350 |
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Solder Sucker | Generic | JPR 845-085 Rapid 85-0601 |
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Desoldering Braid | Generic | JPR 900-006 Rapid 52-4565 Rapid 64-6431 |
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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 |
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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
Electronics CPD Workshops
We will be running combined Lighting Up and Rampaging Chariots soldering workshops for Primary and Secondary teachers in Burntisland and Duns.
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Museum of Communication, Burntisland, Friday 10th June 3pm - 6pm
Berwickshire High School, Duns, Tuesday 7th June 9am - 12pm
All welcome! Contact Benjie Marwick Johnstone to reserve your space.
Free Top-Up Kits
Thanks to generous funding from the Institute of Physics, we once again have free top-up packs available for schools who have previously taken part in the Lighting Up project.
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Contact Benjie Marwick Johnstone to apply. Hurry while stocks last!