CruzCtrl Cable Maker Starter Pack

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2	Helping Hands	$8.48	https://amzn.to/2D3cQr2	I use this everyday
3	Heat Gun	$24.99	https://amzn.to/2Xwt4SY	Newer version of the heatgun I use daily
4	Soldering Iron (kit)	$17.99	https://amzn.to/2Orj0H6	I started making cables with this kit. It literally has everything I cold have asked for. Tweezers and desoldering pump are essential
5	Xacto Knife	$5.71	https://amzn.to/2QyiNV6	Comes in handy for various tasks, specifically removing coils from rods
6	Pliers	$6.90	https://amzn.to/2QAD7VG	Needlenose pliers are useful for securing connectors
7	Solder	$8.99	https://amzn.to/334pyR7	Soldering iron kit comes w/ some solder. I started using this solder, but I currently use Kester now.
8	Wire Stripper	$6.99	https://amzn.to/2Xwuqxh	This is currently my main wire stripper
9	Cutting Mat	$12.76	https://amzn.to/344o2Qk	This mat should work, but I recommend getting a bigger one
10	Glue Gun (w/ 30 sticks)	$12.49	https://amzn.to/2KxS8UD	Comes in handy on occasion
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12	Electrical Tape	$8.99	https://amzn.to/2QClnt1	I use this for securing coils for heating
13	1/2in Rod	$9.69	https://amzn.to/2QvwkwG	I use drumsticks cause I'm wierd, but rods are used for coiling
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15	Cable(28 AWG 5 Meter)	$7.99	https://amzn.to/2OrMaFY	Great for practice, Would get nicer cable once you feel good about yourself.
16	Paracord (550)	$10.99	https://amzn.to/2OwPDmw	Paracord planet is the best
17	Techflex (1/8) (25ft)	$14.00	https://amzn.to/2CY7TQt	I would recommend only using legit Techflex sleeving, the other copies kinda suck
18	Heatshrink	$8.99	https://amzn.to/37jXuMU	Great starter heatshrink. Size should be good for just about anything.
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20	USB-C (5 sets)	$5.98	https://amzn.to/2D3d9lG	Good for practice, would recommend upgrading to metal housing. You can use hot glue / superglue to assemble
21	USB-A (20 sets)	$8.99	https://amzn.to/2OrhR29	I still use these all the time
22	USB-Mini (15 sets)	$8.49	https://amzn.to/2rVYjeA	I also use these frequently
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24	Solder Ventiliation	$32.99	https://amzn.to/2QBiUiS	Stay safe my friends
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27	Heya! This is a list of just about everything I first started using when making cables. It took me forever to intially find these parts, and I hope this saves some people some type who are interested in getting into the hobby.			All Amazon links are affiliate links. If you do use them, you'll be supporting my work! Thanks!
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32	I would recommend sourcing materials from elsewhere once you are comfortable. The items listed here are not all the best, but they should suffice in the learning process
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