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Shipping/handling to Europe, Australia, South America and other overseas areas via Canada Post International ExpressPost air mail insured service or Canada Post International Air Service where ExpressPost is not offered is $51.00 for parcels up to 500 grams/1 pound. Shipping and packing via regular mail to these locales is $22.00 for parcels weighing up to 500 grams/1 pound. This service offers no guarantee, insurance or tracking and we then accept no liability for loss or damage. Transit times are unpredictable by this method. E-Mail Susan if you want a quote for shipping to other destinations, or for something heavy. Sorry, we can't safely send individual small parts in a regular letter envelope, they get destroyed by the automated handling equipment. We can also ship FedEx or UPS when time or weight is critical, and over-night FedEx P1 shipping is available. Note that our pick-up cut-off time is noon for FedEx. There is a packing charge for large equipment, see the FAQ for details. If we have your valid data on file, you can just click on the ORDER email link to place an order and indicate your approval to bill, and we will do the rest. If this is the first time you have dealt with us, you can phone (250) 769-1834 or FAX +1 (250) 769-4106 the billing info, or send it by the email link, as you prefer. ![]()
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VBM, CLICK to visit! VBM 70-0200-00 + 79-030-00 ![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! |
![]() ![]() Just Arrived! VBM Universal 3-Joint Support Arms Includes 70-0200-00 arm and 79-030-00 universal base. These new VBM support arms were designed for medical equipment support (endoscopes, etc.), but are ideal for any light weight lab requirement, such as test fixturing, fans, antenna supports, probe anchors, task lights, and a host of other interesting uses. Beautifully made from nickel plated steel and aluminum, they offer amazing range of motion, and the universal clamp has a wide mounting acceptance range (50mm deep, and 30mm wide). The end has a standard M8 thread (8mm) for attaching your item. the drawing shows a similar image, which included an endoscope mount we clipped off, and a different clamp, the -00 has s plain end. The catalog says it is a 50cm arm, over-all length is 22 inches. CLICK HERE for full factory PDF datasheet. Still packed in original factory cartons, list for $230 each. Exceptionally fine European craftsmanship, CE marked, you won't be disappointed. Just 5 available, $95 each |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! Alpha Metals Aqualine 6000 Solder 0.020in |
CLICK for detailed info from Manufacturer Alpha Metals Aqualine 6000 Solder 0.020in 63Sn/37PbNew 1 pound (1 lb) factory rolls of Aqualine 6000 (water soluable flux) in 0.02 inch diameter 63Sn/37Pb premium solder. Fully QPL-approved (QQ-S-571) for mil spec use, (Type WSF-0 polyglycol-free flux), halide-free, water soluble flux cored solder, easily cleaned in warm water. Excellent for assembly or repair, requires NO SOLVENTS for cleaning. 63/37 composition prevents cold solder joints (contains lead (Pb), so NOT RoHS compatible). We have looked a long time to find enough to be able to offer some for sale, don't miss this chance. Some rolls have various shipping/processing labels attached. LOC: TOOLS3 |
6 Rolls |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! Mitutoyo 12 Foot Snap Lock Tape Measure |
Mitutoyo 12 Foot Snap Lock Tape Measure Brand new, high quality tape measures from one of the world's best measurement tool makers. Can extend the full length without bending vertically, full 1 inch tape width, belt clip and carry strap. Full 12 foot length, not 8 foot as with many others, makes larger distances much easier to measure.CLICK HERE to see the back feature list! LOC: TOOLS3 |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! Anti-Static Brushes |
Conductive, Anti-Static Brushes Brand new, high quality brushes for board cleaning, connector cleaning, flux removal, etc., with EITHER metal bristles, or conductive fiber. Great for cleaning water soluable flux from boards (under hot running water), cleaning tarnished surfaces, or removing dust from delicate boards. Your choice, same price. Very comfortable 7 inch handle, easy to use. LOC: TOOLS4 |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! Set of 50 Carbide Circuit Board Drills ![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! |
Carbide Circuit Board Drills Set J Very nice sets of assorted 1/8 inch shank carbide drills, including a wide range of hard to find very small sizes in larger quantity, ideal for circuit board work and other precision machining. These are all cleaned and inspected, re-sharpened sets by Tycom/Kyocera, from Rockwell-Collins, in protective storage cases with covers. Hard to find, and very useful. CLICK HERE for close up. Set contents:
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![]() ![]() 0.0292"/#69 Carbide Circuit Board Drills |
Individual Carbide Circuit Board Drills 0.0292 inch/No. 69 Very nice 1/8 inch shank carbide drills (blue shank), ideal for circuit board work and other precision machining. These are all cleaned and inspected, NEW drills by Kemmer from Tektronix, stored in protective storage trays with covers. Hard to find, and very useful. Individual drills will be well protected in shipment, case available only with purchase of all remaining drills. |
10/$15 |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! 0.0340" Carbide Circuit Board Drills |
Individual Carbide Circuit Board Drills 0.0340 inch Very nice 1/8 inch shank carbide drills (purple shank), ideal for circuit board work and other precision machining. These are all cleaned and inspected, NEW drills by Tycom/Kyocera, from Rockwell-Collins, stored in protective storage trays with covers. Hard to find, and very useful. Individual drills will be well protected in shipment, case available only with purchase of all remaining drills. |
10/$15 |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! 0.0350" / No. 65 Carbide Circuit Board Drills |
Individual Carbide Circuit Board Drills 0.0350 inch Very nice 1/8 inch shank carbide drills (yellow shank), ideal for circuit board work and other precision machining. These are all cleaned and inspected, RE-POINTED drills by Tycom/Kyocera, from Honeywell, stored in protective storage trays with covers. Hard to find, and very useful. Individual drills will be well protected in shipment, case available only with purchase of all remaining drills. |
10/$14 |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! 0.0390" / No. 61 Carbide Circuit Board Drills |
Individual Carbide Circuit Board Drills 0.0390 inch Very nice 1/8 inch shank carbide drills (orange shank), ideal for circuit board work and other precision machining. These are all cleaned and inspected, NEW drills by Tycom/Kyocera, from Rockwell-Collins, stored in protective storage trays with covers. Hard to find, and very useful. Individual drills will be well protected in shipment, case available only with purchase of all remaining drills. |
10/$15 |
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![]() ![]() 0.0453" / 1.15mm Carbide Circuit Board Drills |
Individual Carbide Circuit Board Drills 0.0453 inch (midway between #56 and #57) Very nice 1/8 inch shank carbide drills (dark red shank), ideal for circuit board work and other precision machining. These are all cleaned and inspected, NEW drills by Kemmer from Tektronix, stored in protective storage trays with covers. Hard to find, and very useful. Individual drills will be well protected in shipment, case available only with purchase of all remaining drills. |
10/$15 |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() ![]() ![]() 0.0465" / #56 Carbide Circuit Board Drills |
Individual Carbide Circuit Board Drills 0.0465 inch (#56) Very nice 1/8 inch shank carbide drills (beige shank), ideal for circuit board work and other precision machining. These are all cleaned and inspected, NEW drills by Tycom/Kyocera, from Rockwell-Collins or Kemmer from Tektronix, stored in protective storage trays with covers. Hard to find, and very useful. Individual drills will be well protected in shipment, case available only with purchase of all remaining drills. |
10/$15 |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! 0.0492" / 1.25mm Carbide Circuit Board Drills |
Individual Carbide Circuit Board Drills 0.0492 inch/1.25mm Very nice 1/8 inch shank carbide drills (green shank), ideal for circuit board work and other precision machining. These are all cleaned and inspected, RE-POINTED drills by Tycom/Kyocera, from Rockwell-Collins, stored in protective storage trays with covers. Hard to find, and very useful. Individual drills will be well protected in shipment, case available only with purchase of all remaining drills. |
10/$15 |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! 0.0500" Carbide Circuit Board Drills |
Individual Carbide Circuit Board Drills 0.0500 inch Very nice 1/8 inch shank carbide drills (yellow shank), ideal for circuit board work and other precision machining. These are all cleaned and inspected, RE-POINTED drills by Tycom/Kyocera, from Rockwell-Collins, stored in protective storage trays with covers. Hard to find, and very useful. Individual drills will be well protected in shipment, case available only with purchase of all remaining drills. |
10/$15 |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! 0.0625" (1/16") Carbide Circuit Board Drills |
Individual Carbide Circuit Board Drills 0.0625 (1/16) inch Very nice 1/8 inch shank carbide drills (pale green shank), ideal for circuit board work and other precision machining. These are all cleaned and inspected, RE-POINTED drills by Tycom/Kyocera, from Rockwell-Collins, stored in protective storage trays with covers. Hard to find, and very useful. Individual drills will be well protected in shipment, case available only with purchase of all remaining drills. This size is especially useful for terminals and wire holes. |
10/$15 |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() 0.0680" Carbide Circuit Board Drills |
Individual Carbide Circuit Board Drills 0.0680 inch Very nice 1/8 inch shank carbide drills (red shank), ideal for circuit board work and other precision machining. These are all cleaned and inspected, NEW drills by Tycom/Kyocera, from Rockwell-Collins, stored in protective storage trays with covers. Hard to find, and very useful. Individual drills will be well protected in shipment, case available only with purchase of all remaining drills. This size is especially useful for terminals and wire holes. |
10/$25 |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! 0.0700" (#50) Carbide Circuit Board Drills |
Individual Carbide Circuit Board Drills 0.0700 inch (#50) Very nice 1/8 inch shank carbide drills (beige shank), ideal for circuit board work and other precision machining. These are all cleaned and inspected, RE-POINTED drills by Tycom/Kyocera, from Rockwell-Collins, stored in protective storage trays with covers. Hard to find, and very useful. Individual drills will be well protected in shipment, case available only with purchase of all remaining drills. |
10/$15 |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() 0.136" (#29) Carbide Circuit Board Drills |
Individual Carbide Circuit Board Drills 0.136 (#29) inch Very nice 1/8 inch shank carbide drills (red shank), ideal for circuit board work and other precision machining. These are all cleaned and inspected, RE-POINTED drills by Tycom/Kyocera, from Rockwell-Collins, stored in protective storage trays with covers. Hard to find, and very useful. Individual drills will be well protected in shipment, case available only with purchase of all remaining drills. This size is especially useful for mounting holes, very hard to find in this over-size format. |
10/$25 |
| Drill No. | Dia. In. | Drill No. | Dia. In. | Drill No. | Dia. In. | Drill No. | Dia. In. |
| 1 | .2280 | 21 | .1590 | 41 | .0960 | 61 | .0390 |
| 2 | .2210 | 22 | .1570 | 42 | .0935 | 62 | .0380 |
| 3 | .2130 | 23 | .1540 | 43 | .0890 | 63 | .0370 |
| 4 | .2090 | 24 | .1520 | 44 | .0860 | 64 | .0360 |
| 5 | .2055 | 25 | .1495 | 45 | .0820 | 65 | .0350 |
| 6 | .2040 | 26 | .1470 | 46 | .0810 | 66 | .0330 |
| 7 | .2010 | 27 | .1440 | 47 | .0785 | 67 | .0320 |
| 8 | .1990 | 28 | .1405 | 48 | .0760 | 68 | .0310 |
| 9 | .1960 | 29 | .1360 | 49 | .0730 | 69 | .0292 |
| 10 | .1935 | 30 | .1285 | 50 | .0700 | 70 | .0280 |
| 11 | .1910 | 31 | .1200 | 51 | .0670 | 71 | .0260 |
| 12 | .1890 | 32 | .1160 | 52 | .0635 | 72 | .0250 |
| 13 | .1850 | 33 | .1130 | 53 | .0595 | 73 | .0240 |
| 14 | .1820 | 34 | .1110 | 54 | .0550 | 74 | .0225 |
| 15 | .1800 | 35 | .1100 | 55 | .0520 | 75 | .0210 |
| 16 | .1770 | 36 | .1065 | 56 | .0465 | 76 | .0200 |
| 17 | .1730 | 37 | .1040 | 57 | .0430 | 77 | .0180 |
| 18 | .1695 | 38 | .1015 | 58 | .0420 | 78 | .0160 |
| 19 | .1660 | 39 | .0995 | 59 | .0410 | 79 | .0145 |
| 20 | .1610 | 40 | .0980 | 60 | .0400 | 80 | .0135 |
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![]() #4 and #3 Scalpel Handles, CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() #10 Blades, CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() #11 Blades, CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() #12 Blades, CLICK for bigger PIC! #3/#4 Scalpels #10, #11, #12, #15 and #20 Blades |
#3/#4 Stainless Steel Scalpel Handles, and Carbon Steel Sterilized Blades![]() #3 Handle and #11 Blade, CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() #4 Handle and #20 Blade, CLICK for bigger PIC! Very nice quality stainless scalpels (size 3 and size 4), made in Germany. Premier brand carbon steel, gamma ray sterilized scalpel blades, in individual sealed foil envelopes. Blades available individually, or in bags of ten. The #3 handle fits blade types 10, 11, 12 and 15. The larger #4 handle fits the type 20 blades ONLY. These are excellent for trimming plastic parts and labels, cutting circuit board tracks, and all kinds of general craft work. Blades slip and snap on the handles, and the handles are well weighted for good control. CAUTION, these are VERY sharp, and you can seriously cut yourself installing and removing blades if not handled carefully. Note: Package fronts of the bulk boxes provided for blade illustration say 100 blades, but we are selling the blades INDIVIDUALLY in the shown foil packs.
Shop scalpel pack, 2 of each blade type, and both handles, $35 |
#3 Handles 12 #4 Handles 12 Blades 100's |
$10 ea. Blades $2 ea. 10/$16 |
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UVEX S0112 |
![]() CLICK to Visit UVEX UVEX Ulraspec 2001 S0112 Industrial Safety Glasses These are the very best safety glasses I have ever used, crystal clear, very comfortable design, and hardened surfaces to prevent scratching. Great for lead trimming, machine shop work, and any process where you need good visibility, but need to protect your eyes. Can be worn over other prescription glasses. CSA Approved, made in USA. Individually factory boxed and wrapped. |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! Xuron |
CLICK to Visit Xuron Xuron 5" Flush Cutters These are some of the nicest flush cutters I have ever seen, very high quality used items from Boeing. We sorted through dozens to find these few exceptional cutters. These are 9000 Series micro-shear flush cutters, a unique design from Xuron. Compact, very comfortable cushion grip cutters for normal leaded components. |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! Xuron |
CLICK to Visit Xuron Xuron 6" Flush Cutters These are great general purpose flush cutters, high quality used items from Boeing. We sorted through dozens to find these few exceptional cutters. These are 2175 Series maxi-shear cutters, a general purpose design from Xuron. Slightly larger, very comfortable cushion grip cutters for leaded components, harnesses, etc.. |
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![]() TIP Tools IC INSERTER |
TIP Tools 14/16 Pin IC Inserter This spring loaded tool presses over a new IC and gently traps the leads into a flat position so they can be easily intereted into a board with the spring loaded plunger. IC leads are slanted out to lock into a circuit board, but this makes hand assembly quite awkward, this handly little tool fixes that elegantly. It is exactly the size of a 14 pin DIP, but also fits over all leads of a 16 pin DIP. Used, very good condition. |
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CLICK for bigger PIC! TD4 Tap/Reamer Wrench |
TD4 Tap/Reamer Wrench Brand new US made tap wrenches, rated 0-1/4. Type TD4, full info HERE. Very good quality, made by the Irwin company, still sealed in factory bags |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! OK Industries EX5 PLCC Extraction Tool |
CLICK to Visit OK Industries/font> OK Industries EX5, PLCC Extraction Tool These are brand new ESD-safe articulated PLCC extractors that fit a huge range of package sizes (20-84 pins). Very nice construction, and an effective remocal tool, without chip damage. |
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![]() ![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! Daniels M81969/34-01(F) |
CLICK to Visit DMC DMC Extraction Tool These are brand new DMC MS connector pin extractors (insert in the face of the connector, unlock the retainer, and push the pin to the rear). Beautiful construction, very long service life, for RED contacts (20/22ga). Late production. |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! Rowan Cable Products 24 Ga. Tin Plated Copper Bus Wire |
TCW24 301826 24 Gauge, Tin plated copper bus wire, 1/2 kg spools Very useful wire for breadboarding, board repairs, jumpers, etc. Factory sealed rolls, excellent condition, difficult to find in these larger, more economical spools. |
12 Rolls |
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![]() M22759/16-20-9 20 ga, White Tefzel wire, 500 foot spools Very attractive mil spec wire, fully marked, factory sealed spools with traceability info on every spool. Tefzel has the high temp capability of Teflon, but much tougher cold flow characteristics, great for harnessing, easily hot stamped. Usually used as airframe wire. From Petsche, made in 2002, full data is HERE. |
3 Rolls |
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M22759/16-20-9 20 ga, White Tefzel wire, 500 foot spools Very attractive mil spec wire, compact spool size, fully marked, with traceability info on every spool, may have split length. Tefzel has the high temp capability of Teflon, but much tougher cold flow characteristics, great for harnessing, easily hot stamped. Usually used as airframe wire. Made (or spooled) in Mexico, in 1998, full data is HERE. |
1 Roll |
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![]() I 727 Lacing Cord |
I 727 Waxed Linen, right twist lacing cord. New bagged rolls, 4 inches tall by 3.5 inches in diameter. A lot of cord here! Very compact way to bundle cables and much less expensive than tie wraps. Waxed cord is very easy to knot, holds its shape when tightened. |
9 Rolls |
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![]() CLICK for detailed 340 info at DOW DOW 340 Silicone Heatsink Compound New boxed (142g/5 oz.) tubes of the very popular Dow 340 white heatsink compound. Wonderful stuff, dramaticlly improves thermal conduction from the device to the heatsink, essential for high powered devices. Late production, use before date of feb. 2005, but not really shelf-life limited. Full data available at the DOW link above. Hard to get, so don't miss out on this one time buy. |
10 tubes |
JUST ARRIVED!Incredibly handly releaseable black nylon plastic tie clamps, that mount with either an adhesive pad or single screw. Great for use at the reat of instruments to hold line cords, accessories, to to secure large cylindrical parts like capacitors or filters. Richco part number UMS-32-45A. The cable bundle can be as large as 2.5 inches in diameter, and the clamp has a one figer release to unlock the clamp. 10 for $5, or a full bag of 100 for $40. |
CONCISE Sama & Etani Model 200EE Electrical Engineering Data Center $33
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BRAND NEW, PERFECT, NOT-IMPRINTED. A compact 2 1/2 inch pocket circular slide rule, attached to a rectangular data center card with pull-out insert. The rear side has a color coded reactance chart, the center has a pull out data chart with color codes, wire data, constants, formulas and terms. An outstanding and useful device, incredibly handy if you are in the electronics industry. Very nice rule, complete with vinyl slip case and manual. BRAND NEW, complete with vinyl case and manual. (8 Scales, Side Rulers, Reactance Chart + Data Card) |
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CONCISE Sama & Etani Model 700EE Metric Marvel Electrical Engineering Data Center $33
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BRAND NEW, PERFECT, NOT-IMPRINTED. A compact 2 1/2 inch pocket circular slide rule, attached to a rectangular data center card with pull-out insert. The rear side has a metric data conversion table, the center has a pull out data chart with color codes, wire data, constants, formulas and terms. Ideal for those in the electronics industry working with metric units. Very nice rule, complete with vinyl slip case and manual. BRAND NEW, complete with vinyl case and manual. (8 Scales, Side Rulers, Metric Data + Electronics Data Card) |
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