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The \'Tools needed for restoration projects\' thread

Thought this topic would be usefull for entry level restoration people.

As you know, tools are your frieeends. Heres a few that can bust a gremlin faster than you can say "DIE DIE DIE, YOU FREAKIN GREMLIN! DIE!!!!"

A good multi-meter.
You have to have one of these, period. And researching its many uses will reveal some pretty amazing things

A fiberglass burnishing brush.
Used for cleaning crud and oxidation buildup on edge connectors and switch contacts. They look like a short pencil and have a replaceable fiberglass insert. Lots of people use a pencil eraser to clean their edges, but if you want to avoid that repetitive task get a burnisher. They are also unsurpassed at cleaning battery terminals and IC legs.

Pro Gold contact cleaner/restorer.
Spray this stuff on after you burnish and will have restored the contact condition to a 'better than new' state. And it will stay that way for a long time to come. It also works miracles on some overheated edge connector pads.


Welp, thats a start...

anybody else?
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