Milestone Technologies

a division of Milestone Technologies, Inc. "Everything for the Morse Enthusiast!"

Soldering Tools/Supplies

• Soldering Iron
• Solder Pump
• Kester "245" No Clean Solder
• Economy Solder
  
• Tech-Spray De-soldering braid
• Solder Flux Pen
• Solder Tools Set
• See also Elenco Products
  

• Hex Keys (Allen Wrenches)
• Precision Wire Stripper
• Micro Nipper
• Electronic Wrench Set
• Adjustable Wrenchplier
• Electronic Screwdriver Set
• Pocket Mini Screwdriver Set
• Files, needle, 12 piece set
• Precision Plier/cutter, Long Nose
• Precision Plier, Needle Nose
• 6" Polycarbonate Calipers
• 6" Stainless Steel Rule
• Sheet Metal Nibbler

Ceramic Alignment Tool

Ceramic Alignment Tools Set

Precision Electronic Tool Kit

Digital Multi-meter

Analog Multi-meter

Component Lead Benders

Clip Lead Set

• 32-ohm Headphones
• Mouse Pad
• AC Powerstrip Liberator Plus
• Shielded cables for keys, bugs, and paddles
• Shielded stereo plugs
• Coaxial cable adapters and other parts can be found on our OHR Parts Page
• Antistatic Wrist Straps, mats, foam
• Q-Dope fixative
• Super Lube^®
• Precision Lubricator
• Synthetic Grease
• Aerosol Lubricant
• Heat Sink Compound
  
• Project Boxes
• Split Core RFI Chokes

Deluxe Stereo Headphones

Economy Headphones

Mouse Pad

Split core RFI line chokes, in two sizes.

These are high quality ferrite chokes, easily snapped onto power cords, telephone cords, and other lines that are acting as RFI antennas. The smaller one handles lines or cables up to 1/4" in diameter, the larger up to 3/8."  Smaller cords can be wrapped through the center multiple times, providing greatly enhanced filtering.
 

Precision Electronic Tool Kit

Just the essentials!  The attractive zippered vinyl case contains a 10 piece precision electronic tool set--  7 spin-handle drivers in slot and Philips heads, precision tweezers, 5" micro-nipper and 5" miniature long-nose pliers. Pro'sKit quality all the way.
 
 
 
 

      PK-PK635 $23.95

Alignment Tool, Ceramic Tip 

The right tool for the job-- sure, you can use a jeweler's screwdriver to adjust trim-pots and caps, but how often do you have to guess at the result because the tool is interfering with the circuit?   The Pro'sKit Ceramic Driver (alignment tool) is non-inductive, non-magnetic, thermally and electrically insulated, and anti-static.  The flat tip measures 2mm by 0.4mm, just right for most of the trim caps and pots you will find on circuit boards.  The ceramic tip is rugged, and will last a lifetime if you don't try to use it as a screwdriver. There is a "palm pivot" on the end, so you can turn it through 360 degrees without having to reposition it, and it comes with a plastic protector for the tip.

Ceramic Driver (Alignment Tool) Set 

The right tool for the job-- sure, you can use a jeweler's screwdriver to adjust trimpots and caps, but how often do you have to guess at the result because it's metal?  The Pro'sKit Ceramic Driver Set (alignment tools) is non-inductive, non-magnetic, thermally and electrically insulated, and anti-static.  Set includes five drivers with reversable double-ended tips (total of 10 "driver sizes/types") for adjusting slot (straight) and cross (Philips Head) screws.  The drivers have pocket clips, and the set is packed in a convenient plastic storage case. 

   

           Precision Wire Strippers

Stripping the insulation off of the end of a wire sounds like a simple job, but it is surprising how difficult it can be do do it RIGHT.  The ProsKit PK-3001 Precision Wire Strippers are what you need for effortless stripping of the finer wires-- 20 to 30AWG (or 1.0 to 0.2mm for the metrically enabled).  They cover the wire sizes that you will encounter most often in electronic work, from standard hookup wire down to the hair-thin wires used in headsets and ribbon cable.  Well made, the PK-3001 will last a lifetime if not abused.   Compare to other brands costing more than $20!

           Micro Nippers

Forget "Dikes!"  When you are trimming the leads on freshly soldered components, you need a precise instrument to trim flush, with minimum stress on the connection.  Heavy, awkward "diagonal cutting pliers" do a sloppy job and you risk pulling the solder pad off the board.  These are microscopically sharp, hardened steel, and angled for working in close quarters.  They're the ones we use on the OHR workbenches!

       PK-PK259 $5.95
 

      Electronic Wrench Sets

Precision Needle Nose Nose Pliers, MX-GNP905 $5.75

Precision Long Nose Plier/cutter, EL-ST2 $3.25

Hex Key Set, SAE/Metric

SAE sizes (inches):  1/16,  5/64,  3/32, 1/8,  5/32,  3/16,  7/32,  1/4

Metric sizes (mm):   1.5,  2,  2.5,  3,  3.5,  4,  5,  5.5,  6

MX-HEX2   -    SAE/Metric Hex Key Set $6.95 

     Electronic Screwdriver Set

PK-PK2061 $4.95
 
 

     Pocket Mini Screwdriver

MX-GPSD $4.95
 
 

    

 
 

                 Clip Lead Set

MX-52100 $3.49

Q-Dope (discontinued)

From GC Thorsen, Q-dope is the correct material to seal coils and lock the turns in place.  It is a polystyrene compound that drys quickly and fixes coils without affecting their temperature characteristics, inductance, or Q.  It's supplied in a convenient 2 Oz bottle with applicator.
 
We have had to discontinue Q-Dope primarily because of the cost.  Its only advantage over clear nail polish or nail hardener was that it dried more quickly.  Well, apparently it is known to the State of California that the solvent can be dangerous, so they changed the solvent and put the price up.  At $8.95 for 2 Oz it was a pretty expensive replacement for nail polish, but  in 2006 it got taken off the market again and then came back at around $12 a bottle, so we are dropping our recommendation for Q-dope.  Here in our shop we have started using nail hardner and found the increased drying time to be a very minor inconvenience.      

MX-GCTQ

Super-Lube® Products

Super-Lube® Precision Teflon Lubricator The Super-Lube Precision Lubricator is a "needle oiler" filled with a high-tech PTFE (Teflon) synthetic lubricant.  Specifically designed for electronic applications, it is handy for a thousand little jobs around the radio shack or electronics workbench. A tiny drop of lubricant can be placed exactly where it is needed.  Perfect for telegraph keys and paddles!     MX-S2301A, .75 Oz. $3.95

Super-Lube® Synthetic Grease Super Lube® Multi Purpose Synthetic Grease is a patented synthetic NLGI grade 2 heavy-duty, multipurpose lubricant with PTFE (Teflon).  Synthetic base fluids and the addition of PTFE micro powders combine to form  premium lubricant that provides longer life protection against friction, wear, rust and corrosion. Machinery lasts longer, downtime is reduced, and productivity is increased. Does not run, drip, evaporate, or form gummy deposits and will not melt or separate. A synthetic, heavy-duty lubricant that is compatible with most other lubricants.  USDA and NSF registered H-1 safe for incidental food contact. Benefits: Clean, non-toxic, non-staining; Dielectric; Impervious to salt water, safe in potable water; Long lasting; Reduces friction; Wide Temperature Range -40° to 450°F.  MX-S21030, 3 Oz.  $4.95

Super-Lube® Aerosol Lubricant Super Lube® Multi-Purpose Aerosol with PTFE is safe to use on anything that slides, swivels, rolls, or squeaks. (Temperature Range -40°F to 450°F)  Does not drip, run, or evaporate or form gummy deposits. Will not melt or separate. Outlasts conventional greases 50-100% and has excellent adhesion properties. Benefits: Clean, non-toxic, non-staining; Dielectric; USDA Rating H-1; Impervious to salt water; safe in potable water; Long lasting; Prevents rust and corrosion while reducing friction. MX-S31040, 6 Oz.  $4.95

Super-Lube Heat Sink Compound Super-Lube Heat Sink compound is a silicone-based grease that is thermally conductive, containing fine metal oxide powders.  It facilitates the transfer of heat from an electronic device to the heat sink or chassis, extending the life of heat-sensitive electronic parts. Super-Lube Heat Sink Compound is non-toxic, non-irritant, and effective over a wide temperature range. One 3 Oz tube will last a lifetime for most users, and will pay for itself the first time it saves a power transistor from thermal destruction..   MX-S98003, 3 Oz. $6.95

If your new key, bug, or paddle didn't come with a cord, we've got you covered!  These are high quality shielded cables, with a molded plug on one end.  They are three feet long, and the end opposite the plug has been stripped and tinned for your convenience.

We also have a number of adapters in common types.

A conversion kit for panel mount SO-239 jacks to BNC, and other connectors/adapters, can be found on the Oak Hills Research
Parts Page (click here).

Coaxial cable adapters and other parts can be found on our OHR Parts Page

Shielded Stereo Plugs

If your new key, bug, or paddle came with a cord but no plug, we've got you covered!  These are high quality shielded stereo plugs with nickel plated shells and tinned solder connections. The 1/4" plug includes a strain-relief spring.
 
 
 

	1/4” Stereo Plug OP-P4S $1.25
	-- Package of 5 OP-P4S5 $5.00
	1/8” Stereo Plug OP-P8S $1.00
	-- Package of 5 OP-P8S5 $4.00

AC Powerstrip Liberator Plus.

How much of your expensive surge and overload protected AC power strip can't be used, because "plug-pack" transformers are blocking more than one outlet?  Here's the solution--  the Powerstrip Liberator Plus is a 12" AC extension cord.  Move those big transformers away from the power strip and regain the use of ALL of your outlets-- yes, there's an outlet in the end of the PSL+ so you get to use the powerstrip outlet  twice!   10Amp, UL listed.

MX-PSLP AC Powerstrip Liberator Plus $3.99

Antistatic Wrist Strap.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) or static electricity can destroy sensitive electronic devices without your even knowing it.  Worse, the damage can be done but not become apparent for months or even years after the event.  To avoid ESD you should always be grounded when working with sensitive components, but if you remember your basic electricity studies you do NOT want to be grounded when you are working with electrical equipment!

A "proper" grounding wrist strap has a resistance built into it, so static electricity will discharge slowly and constantly, but a real current (like when you touch the wrong wire with your screwdriver) meets a brick wall.  These straps are comfortable, adjustable, and you can even snap the cord off of the wrist band when you have to leave the work-bench for a minute.  This is almost literally a case of an ounce of prevention being worth a pound of cure.  If you have ever had to unsolder an IC that was damaged by static, you'll know what we mean!
AS-SDWS $4.99

A set of twelve different needle files, perfect for shaping small holes in control panels or any other "fiddly" little filing job.  The shafts are 1/8" diameter and each file is 5-1/2" long.  There's a huge variety of shapes or profiles, and one is bound to be just right every time. The set comes in a folding plastic snap-cover pouch for your convenience.

Needle Files, 12 piece set $8.95

            UL approved
           25W Pencil Soldering Iron
           Stand included

Product Code EL-SR1 $5.95

REPLACEMENT TIP FOR SR1 SOLDERING IRON
Product Code EL-9SR1T1 $1.95

A must-have when you are removing large amounts of solder.  For example, if you need to unsolder the connections on a pot, expensive braid will do the job but it will take forever and use a lot of braid.  This spring-loaded, metal barrel "solder pump" will pull most of the solder at a touch of the button.  The tip is anti-static, and the unit can easily be disassembled for cleaning and emptying.
Pro'sKit Solder Pump $6.95

Solder Tools Set

Essential tools for PC board work--5 Piece set includes clip-on heat-sink, tweezers, knife and brush, scraper and hook, fork and spike tools.
 
 

Pro'sKit Solder Tools Set $6.95

   
  Kester Solder
 
 

Kester's "245" No Clean Solder is the perfect solder to use for electronic kits.  It leaves little or no residue on the board, but flows on smoothly and does a great job.  Our handy sample pack contains 15 grams (about 12' length) of 63/37 flux core solder (.031" diameter) or enough to do most any kit. Highly recommended for our OHR Kits. 
 

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Economy Solder

Very similar in performance to Kester's No Clean formulation, this Chinese product is a real bargain at barely half the cost of the Kester solder (which, by the way, is made in Mexico).  The spool is a full Kg or 2.2 pounds, in your choice of .032" or .048" diameter.  The alloy is the same 63-37 and the flux is RMA, low residue,  but  details are lacking. We've already adopted it on one of our production lines here at Milestone Technologies.  

Economy Solder .032 diameter 1Kg Roll $21.50
Economy Solder .048 diameter 1Kg Roll  $21.50

Everybody makes mistakes!  When you need to remove a component from a circuit board, the best tool for the job is de-soldering braid.  There are many sizes and flux formulations available, but we've found TechSpray's braids to be the best "all-rounders."

Convenient plastic bobbin holds 5' of the 1.9mm flux-impregnated braid or 10' of 1.4mm braid.    For a review of desoldering technique using braid, see N1FN's "A-Z of Electronic Construction."
 

3-1/2 Digit LCD
Digital Multimeter

An almost unbelievable price for this versatile instrument.  Not only does it offer the usual AC/DC Voltage, Current, and Resistance functions, it checks  transistors and diodes! Features and functions are comparable to much more expensive units, at a price so low you'll want to buy two so you can throw one into your toolbox.  The battery is included-- all you have to do is turn it on! Color and other appearance features my vary from photo shown.  Looking for a meter with more functions?  Check out the Elenco M1740 multimeter.

 

Ranges: DC Voltage 200/2000mv/20/200/1000V   DC Current 200\2000uA/20/200mA/10A   AC Voltage 200/750Vrms   Resistance 200/2000Ohm/20/200/2000KOhm  Diode/Transistor tests:  forward V drop of semiconductor junction in mV  hFE of NPN and PNP transistors

MX-30756 DVM $14.95

15-Range Compact
Analog Multimeter (VOM)

Compare this to Radio Shack's 8-range meter which sells for $14.95 (battery not included-- ours comes with the battery!). Throw one of these into your glove compartment or tool box-- at this price you can afford two! 

10,000 Ohms/Volt AC/DC, fuse protected, safety leads.  

This is how you make rectangular, odd-shaped, or very large openings in sheet metal panels for things like meters, digital displays, and connectors! Hard steel cutting jaws easily nibble sheet materials up through 18 gauge (.046") steel, 1/16" aluminum, brass, and plastic.
MX-00539 $9.95

6" Stainless Steel Rule
 
 

Precision scaled in metric on one side, inches on the other.  Subscales for mm and half mm, 16ths/32nds/64ths.  Image shows both sides of the ruler, but black-on-stainless is real tough to photograph.  We assure you, the scale markings on the actual ruler are clean, clear, and precise. .

EL-ST14 $2.50

Accurately measures inside and outside diameter, step, and depth in both inches and mm! Made from smooth moving polycarbonate ("plastic steel") for long-term accuracy.

MX-7914 $2.95

Project Boxes
Perfect for the Jackson Harbor keyers ( e.g.  PK-4 keyer ) or other miniature project this Hammond miniature instrument box is black, molded styrene.  The tight fitting cover is attached with supplied screws.  Dimensions (in inches) are (a)3.9   (b)2  (c).8  (j) 1.1, (k)3.1.  Made in Canada. MX-H591 4x2x1  $4.95
Perfect for the Island Keyer II , the T-Tone CPO or other "small" project that has a lot of controls.  The tight fitting cover is attached with supplied screws.  Dimensions (in inches) are (a)6.5  (b)2.8  (c)1.15 (j) 1.9 (k) 5.7  Made in Canada. MX-H804  6.5x3x1 $5.95

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