https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/1b315c51-948e-4bc9-b801-1554e615168c Head to https://squarespace.com/redshirtjeff to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code (REDSHIRTJEFF). My Dad helped me build this new electronics workbench. What makes it tick? What else will we add? And how can YOU help me make it the most efficient workbench for electronics, computing, and radio work? Check out the workbench build video over on Geerling Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV1Iv9bXkdI Some of the items on the bench that we referenced (some links are affiliate links): Siglent SDM3055 5.5 Digit Multimeter: https://amzn.to/3WJ5WRU, Siglent SPD3303X DC Power Supply: https://amzn.to/3UIH3mL, Tektronix MSO 4104B Oscilloscope: https://www.tek.com/en/datasheet/mso4000b-dpo4000b-series-mixed-signal-oscilloscope-datasheet, Iso-Tip Cordless Soldering Iron 7700: https://iso-tip.com/product/quick-charge-soldering-iron-kit-7700, Iso-Tip Cordless Soldering Iron 8000: https://iso-tip.com/product/iso-tip-power-pro-advanced-cordless-soldering-iron-kit-model-8000, Weller WES51 Soldering Station: https://amzn.to/4ak77KJ, Pinecil Mini Soldering iron: https://amzn.to/3QM1lKU, Hakko FX-901/P Soldering iron: https://amzn.to/3V48id6, ATEngeus Compressed Air Duster: https://amzn.to/44PKhtl, Aven 17010 Adjustable Circuit Board Holder: https://amzn.to/3ynXXQi, SE Helping Hands with Magnifying Glass: https://amzn.to/44GY9Gt, Quick 861DW Hot Air Station: https://amzn.to/3K862Lz, Amaran F21x video light: https://amzn.to/3wD9SZU, ESD Mat: https://www.ebay.com/itm/272769915697, Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy Sponsor me on GitHub: https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy Merch: https://redshirtjeff.com 2nd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsd6hP-zzIkCpw8XGw7Osyw 3rd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCzgA9CBrIXPtkB2yNTTiy1w Contents: 00:00 - The ideal workspace 00:45 - A good tool lasts 50 years 03:15 - Why don't soldering irons have lights? 05:27 - Some things change, some things don't 06:28 - Tools for electronics 07:32 - Bench philosophy and more tools 09:07 - Soldering safety? 10:16 - Lighting and a monitor arm 10:43 - A new place for merch 11:40 - Dad stumps Jeff with retro hipster tool 14:35 - A little fire for your wire 15:47 - How much bandwidth could you cram in 25 wires? Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:05:46 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/1b315c51-948e-4bc9-b801-1554e615168c All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.