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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|IF145-556-1|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 ([guide|175931|damp cellulose sponge|stepid=374216|new_window=true] or [product|IF145-782|brass wool|new_window=true])
+ [* light_blue] A pair of [product|IF145-548|flush cutters|new_window=true]
+ [* blue] [product|IF145-779-1|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|silicone work mat|new_window=true] to prevent damage to your work surface.

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