Tools
Stock your makerspace or workshop with quality tools for soldering, wiring, and fabrication. From soldering irons and stations to wire strippers, desoldering braid, flux, and heat-set inserts, we carry everything makers, educators, and hobbyists need to get the job done.
Whether you're running STEM programs, teaching electronics, or building your own projects at home, these tools suit beginners through to experienced makers. Fast shipping across Australia.
Learn to solder kit - Flashing LED
SKU: LB-LS2582 | Brand: Little Bird
This small soldering kit is a fun practice project for anyone building confidence with through-hole soldering. Once assembled, the LEDs flash across the board in sequence, creating a simple running-light effect.The fl...
Delivered by Wed 19 Aug
Soldering Iron Tip Cleaner
SKU: LB-LS0301 | Brand: Little Bird
Soldering Iron Tip Cleaner There is no water necessary , it can save energy , maintain temperature for the soldering iron to allow for faster work.It cleans better than conventional sponges and wo...
Delivered by Wed 19 Aug
Hakko Professsional Quality 20-30 AWG Wire Strippers [CSP-30-1]
SKU: AF-527 | Brand: Adafruit
Professional-quality wire strippers from Hakko, designed for clean, precise stripping of 20–30 AWG wire. Precision-ground notches strip insulation cleanly without nicking the conductor, and soft rounded grips provide ...
Delivered by Wed 19 Aug
Solder Lead Free - 100-gram Spool
SKU: SF-TOL-09325 | Brand: SparkFun
This is your basic spool of lead free solder with a water soluble resin core. 0.031" gauge and 100 grams. This is a good spool for more advanced users that should last 6-12 months depending on how often you solder....
Delivered by Wed 19 Aug
Brass Heat-Set Inserts for Plastic - M3 x 4mm - 50 pack
SKU: AF-4255 | Brand: Adafruit
Brass heat-set inserts provide strong, reusable threaded connections in 3D-printed and injection-moulded plastic parts. Each insert has a knurled outer surface that grips the surrounding plastic when pressed in with a...
Delivered by Thu 10 Sep
iFixit Soldering Splint
SKU: SF-TOL-25571 | Brand: SparkFun
Master the art of soldering with the iFixit Soldering Splint by your side. Compact yet packed with utility, this tool is designed to seamlessly integrate into both intricate electronics soldering projects and those im...
Delivered by Fri 28 Aug
Solder Wick - 0.8mm wide and 1.5m / 5 feet long
SKU: AF-4456 | Brand: Adafruit
A 0.8mm-wide copper desoldering wick for removing excess solder from PCB pads and joints. The narrow width makes it particularly suited for surface-mount (SMT) work, where precision is essential. Place the wick over t...
Delivered by Wed 19 Aug
Brass Heat-Set Inserts for Plastic - M3 x 3mm - 50 pack
SKU: AF-4256 | Brand: Adafruit
Wanna improve the connection strength between your project's 3D-printed parts, and also have nice clean surfaces? Instead of gluing bits together, or screwing plastic screws directly into your 3D prints, use strong an...
Delivered by Thu 10 Sep
Solder Wick #2 5ft. - Generic
SKU: SF-TOL-09327 | Brand: SparkFun
Solder wick (also known as desolder braid) is made from braided copper threads treated with flux. When placed over an unwanted solder joint and heated with a soldering iron, the flux activates and draws the molten sol...
Delivered by Wed 19 Aug
Solder sucker
SKU: AF-148 | Brand: Adafruit
A desoldering vacuum pump (solder sucker) is an essential tool for removing solder from joints and cleaning up mistakes. Press the plunger to prime the vacuum, heat the solder joint until it melts, then position the t...
Delivered by Thu 10 Sep
Solder Leaded - 100-gram Spool
SKU: SF-TOL-09161 | Brand: SparkFun
This is your basic spool of leaded solder with a 63/37 water soluble resin core. 0.031" gauge and 100 grams. This is a good spool for more advanced users that should last 6-12 months depending on how often you solder....
Delivered by Wed 19 Aug
Multi-size wire stripper cutter [5023]
SKU: AF-147 | Brand: Adafruit
These multi-size wire strippers are a versatile everyday tool for electronics work. With built-in stripping notches for 20–30 AWG wire, integrated wire cutters, plier tips, and a wire loop, they handle most common str...
Delivered by Thu 10 Sep
Professional Silicone-Tip Solder Sucker
SKU: AF-1597 | Brand: Adafruit
This professional-grade solder sucker features a machined aluminium body and a replaceable silicone rubber tip that won't melt on contact with hot solder joints. The smooth spring-loaded action provides reliable, powe...
Delivered by Thu 10 Sep
Solder Leaded - 15-gram Tube
SKU: SF-TOL-09162 | Brand: SparkFun
This is your basic tube of leaded solder with a 63/37 water soluble resin core. 0.031" gauge and 15 grams (around 5ft). Easy to solder with - recommended for beginners. Mix: 63% Sn / 37% Pb
Delivered by Fri 28 Aug
Needle Nose Pliers
SKU: SF-TOL-08793 | Brand: SparkFun
Mini Pliers. These are great little pliers! A must have for any hobbyist or electrical engineer. Crucial for inserting devices into bread boards and bending pins. 4" long.
Delivered by Wed 19 Aug
Solder Wire - SAC305 RoHS Lead Free - 0.5mm/.02 diameter [50g]
SKU: AF-1930 | Brand: Adafruit
A 50 g spool of lead-free SAC305 solder wire in a fine 0.5 mm (0.02″) diameter — ideal for both through-hole and SMT soldering work. The no-clean rosin core flux makes for clean joints without the need for post-solder...
Delivered by Wed 19 Aug
Learn to solder - Christmas Tree with Acrylic case
SKU: LB-LS4437 | Brand: Little Bird
A festive DIY soldering kit that assembles into a two-sided LED Christmas tree, complete with a clear acrylic display case. Perfect for beginners learning to solder or hobbyists who enjoy seasonal electronics projects...
Delivered by Wed 19 Aug
Automatic Self-Adjusting Wire Strippers and Cutter
SKU: AF-4747 | Brand: Adafruit
If you've got a lot of wire-stripping to do, you may want to try out an automatic stripper/cutter! They are fantastic for stripping and cutting stranded and solid-core 24 or thicker AWG wires and ribbon cables. The...
Delivered by Thu 10 Sep
40W Temperature Controlled Soldering Station
SKU: TB-TS1620 | Brand: Little Bird
An entry-level temperature-controlled soldering station ideal for hobbyists and beginners. The lightweight iron features an anti-slip grip and comes with a tip-cleaning sponge, while the base unit provides analogue te...
Delivered by Wed 19 Aug
Carbon Filter for Solder Smoke Absorption
SKU: AF-3836 | Brand: Adafruit
If you do a lot of soldering indoors, a Carbon Filter is essential for absorbing that solder smoke and leaving your air smelling fresh. These measure about 13 x 13cm but are easy to trim with scissors or ...
Delivered by Thu 10 Sep