Guides: The Spark: Hand & Electric Tools

Hand & Electric Tools

We offer various standard hand and electric tools to help you complete all your projects. Some tools are reserved for in-space use only. Most are provided as kits with varying sizes, attachments, etc.

Hand Tools

Mechanics Tool Set
268 piece toolkit. IN SPACE USE ONLY
Ratcheting PVC Cutter
Brass Craft Ratcheting PVC Cutter that cuts plastic, vinyl and rubber tubing up to 1-5/8 in OD.
Wire strippers by Hakko
For stripping solid or stranded core wire in the most common electronic sizes: 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 and 30 AWG.
Wrench, Plier, and Screwdrivers
Assorted sets of tools in a variety of sizes and types. See catalog record for full contents.
ERWIN Medium Quick Release Bar Clamp Set
To reserve this tool, click the title link
Location: Willis Library 135
Kaisi Professional Technology ToolKit
Electronics Repair Tool Kit

Small Tool Kits
A collection of basic tools such as screw drivers and small sockets.

Small Tool Kit c.1 & 2:
- (2) socket screwdrivers, flathead screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, short socket screwdriver, tweezers, dual-head socket bit, and socket bits

Small Tool Kit c.3 & 4:
- A socket screwdriver, tiny Phillips screwdriver, grabber tool, tweezers, socket bits, and a flathead screwdriver

Base Tool Kit c.1 & 2:
- Socket bits, Allen wrenches (8), wire cutters, dual-head socket bit, grabber tool, antistatic wrist strap, socket screwdriver, pick-up tool, pliers, and socket driver bits

Electric Tools

Dremel 4200 Platinum Edition — This item is currently unavailable. Please check back soon!
Variable speed rotary tool with quick-change mechanism allowing for easy/fast accessory changes without a wrench. Can be used with all Dremel rotary tool accessories and attachments. -IN SPACE USE ONLY-

- Documentation
Dremel Saw Max — This item is currently unavailable. Please check back soon!
Compact, handheld saw that allow users to make precise, clean and straight cuts in a wide variety of materials using compact cutting wheels. -IN SPACE USE ONLY-

- Documentation
DSO NANO Oscilloscope
32bit digital storage oscilloscope that fits in the palm of your hand! Based on ARM -M3, it’s equipped with a 320x240 color display, internal 2MB storage, USB port and recharging function.

- Specifications
Oscilloscope
This Items is for IN SPACE USE ONLY.

-1000 MSa/s real-time sample rate for one channel or 500 MS/s for two channels.
- 50 MHz software bandwidth
- 20 types of wave parameter measurements
Wagner Heat Gun
Suitable for many heating applications ranging from removing paint and old flooring, bending plastics, loosening rusted bolts, or thawing frozen pipes. It produces 1200 Watts and 4100 BTUs of power with temperature settings of 750° F or 1000° F

- Specifications
EX330 Multimeter (5 copies)
Measures DC/AC voltage to 600 volts with a 0.5 percent basic accuracy, along with DC/AC current to 10 amps. Measures resistance, performs diode testing and continuity testing.

4000-count display, the auto-ranging EX330 has 12 functions, including frequency, duty cycle, capacitance, and temperature. A built-in thermometer with Type K probe can switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius readings. Kit contains 5 pieces.

- User Guide
Multimeters
There are 3 type of multimeters available for check out.

Radioshack -

Eteckcity MU600 Manual Ranging Digital Multimeter Tester - to safely and accurately troubleshoot a variety of automotive and household electrical problems
- Accurately measures current, voltage, resistance, and more

Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter - to troubleshoot motor drives, plant automation, power distribution, and electromechanical equipment - even in loud, high-energy, and high-altitude locations
- Identify complex signal problems fast
- Supports accurate measurements on VFDs using a low-pass filter
- Captures intermittents as fast as 250 µS with Peak Capture

- Manual
- Quick Reference Guide
Absolute Digimatic Caliper Series 500
Large and clear LCD readout; the ZERO/ABS key allows the display to be Zero-Set at any slider position along the scale for incremental comparison measurements. This switch will also allow return to the absolute (ABS) coordinate and display of the true position from the origin point (usually jaws-closed point).

- Documentation
RYOBI Ultimate Combo Kit
The RYOBI® 18V ONE+™ System introduces the ultimate power tool collection, powered by the next generation of lithium-ion performance.

- Specifications

Plastic Bending Machine

Specifications and Info.

Description: Simple but professional plastic bending machine ideal for technical universities, electrical engineering, prototypes etc. Provided with durable, heat- and scratch resistant working surface with side stop. Heating wire is continuous variably adjustable in height and temperature. For bending thin materials a foil bending profile can be placed into the reflector.
Info: Specifications

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Fines Rate: $10 per day late | Replacement Cost

Charging Tools

ChargeTech Portable Power

Power When You Need It - 40,200 mAh battery will extend the life of your laptop by 20 hours* giving you the power to do more. See additional hours broken down below.

SMARTPHONE LARGE TABLET USB-C LAPTOP DSLR CAMERA
100 HOURS 21 HOURS 15 HOURS 8 HOURS

Power for laptops, tablets, smartphones, speakers, lights, and where ever you need it.

Specifications and Info.

Model Type: 40K AC Battery Pack
Info: Specifications | Manual

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Fines Rate: $10 per hour late

Specifications and Info.

Model Type: 27K AC Battery Pack
Info: Specifications | Manual

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Fines Rate: $10 per hour late

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Hand & Electric Tools

Hand Tools

Electric Tools

Plastic Bending Machine

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Charging Tools

ChargeTech Portable Power

Power for laptops, tablets, smartphones, speakers, lights, and where ever you need it.

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