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| [title] Prepare your equipment | |
| [* black] If you're working indoors, place your [guide|170836|fume extractor|new_window=true] next to your project. Set up your tools in a well-lit area, away from anything flammable: | |
| [* red] A pair of [product|IF145-556|safety glasses|new_window=true] (solder spatter will damage regular glasses) | |
| [* orange] A [product|IF145-495|soldering iron|new_window=true] and solder (leaded or [product|IF145-077|lead-free|new_window=true]) | |
| [* yellow] Board holder, or "[product|IF145-082|helping hands|new_window=true]" tool | |
| - | [* green] A tip cleaning tool ( |
| + | [* green] A tip cleaning tool ([guide|175931|damp cellulose sponge|stepid=374216|new_window=true] or [product|IF317-032|brass wool|new_window=true]) |
| [* light_blue] A pair of [product|IF317-039|flush cutters|new_window=true] | |
| [* blue] [product|IF145-779|Solder wick|new_window=true] (aka desoldering braid) and/or a [product|IF145-473|desoldering pump|new_window=true], in case you make a mistake. | |
| [* violet] (Optional) A [product|IF145-789|project mat|new_window=true] to prevent damage to your work surface. |