09-02-2026, 08:25 PM
Hello Arran,
I do the same—create parts lists for multiple projects at once so I can buy in bulk. It costs more upfront, but it saves on shipping and per-unit costs. My go-to parts dealer is Mouser Electronics, and I’ve been buying from them since the 1980s.
I too like watching "Spare Time Repair" I also buy stuff from Goldmine electronics and
James Co.
Man, that new Hakko desoldering station really gets the job done, though I still use solder wick too. I’m running low on 4.7µF electrolytic capacitors, so I’ve added them to my Mouser order list.
Sincerely Richard
I do the same—create parts lists for multiple projects at once so I can buy in bulk. It costs more upfront, but it saves on shipping and per-unit costs. My go-to parts dealer is Mouser Electronics, and I’ve been buying from them since the 1980s.
I too like watching "Spare Time Repair" I also buy stuff from Goldmine electronics and
James Co.
Man, that new Hakko desoldering station really gets the job done, though I still use solder wick too. I’m running low on 4.7µF electrolytic capacitors, so I’ve added them to my Mouser order list.
Sincerely Richard
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