Basic Electronic Tools

	Adjustable 16-30W soldering iron	Xytronics Model 258 Elexp 0605258 $17.90	Datasheet these are great quality with interchangeable tips
	Third hand	Elexp 060834 $2.95	These are really helpful.......
	60/40 Lead Solder, rosin core .031” 1/2 lb Kester 60/40 1lb	Elexp 060701 $2.75	This is a good general purpose solder. Also look into getting 63/37 solder. Getting a 1 lb roll is only $0.75 more so consider it if you plan on doing a bunch of soldering! Don't buy silver solder (yet) or lead-free solder. You will have a lot of difficulty using it and its not 'less dangerous'
	Solder sucker / Desolder pump	Elexp 060820 $2	Extremely useful for when you make mistakes or bridge pins!
	Shear cutters	Cooper Tools "Xcelite" 170M Elexp 0602MS01 $4.95	Essential, these are fairly inexpensive and high quality. Don't ever use these to cut anything but copper wire (electronic leads). Steel wire, or aluminum will basically destroy them instantaneously!
	Basic Multimeter	MASTECH MAS830 Elexp 01DMMAS830 $10.95	This meter is pretty much your basic meter, comes with transistor testing slots! A good value.
	Needle-nose pliers	Generic brand Elexp 0602NNP1 $1.75	Any needlenose pliers will do. Check around the house, most people have one already for basic repairs. Electronics ones tend to be smaller.
	Wire strippers	Elexp 0602HT5023 $7.95	These are great wire strippers, good for 20 to 30 gauge wire (tiny!)
Thanks To ladyada.net for this awesome table, and so many other great resources!!!! Great Arduino tutorial