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My Rec League Starter Pack
Wiha Precision Drivers
By far the highest quality:price ratio in the category. Made in Germany. Order direct (US & Canadian distributors) for the best prices.
Pine64 Pinecil Soldering Iron
I haven’t tried any of the newer portable designs with JBC tips, but the Pinecil has been a workhorse for me as someone who solders regularly but not expertly. Took away everything that used to annoy me about soldering with cheap irons, and takes up a minimal amount of space.
The World Is Not Good Enough (2026)
I don’t think I have listened to Moaning before, but this popped up in my Qobuz feed the other day and it’s been on repeat since.
40s/50s Vintage Sewing Machine
Finding a working one can be a journey, but when you do you’ll be set for almost all of your sewing needs. Take it in for a tune-up and don’t look back. Singer and Necchi are two good brands to look for - the Necchi BU can be found relatively inexpensively and can do zig-zags, buttonholes and other decorative stitching with the right accessories.
My Rec League Starter Pack
Wiha Precision Drivers
By far the highest quality:price ratio in the category. Made in Germany. Order direct (US & Canadian distributors) for the best prices.
Pine64 Pinecil Soldering Iron
I haven’t tried any of the newer portable designs with JBC tips, but the Pinecil has been a workhorse for me as someone who solders regularly but not expertly. Took away everything that used to annoy me about soldering with cheap irons, and takes up a minimal amount of space.
The World Is Not Good Enough (2026)
I don’t think I have listened to Moaning before, but this popped up in my Qobuz feed the other day and it’s been on repeat since.
40s/50s Vintage Sewing Machine
Finding a working one can be a journey, but when you do you’ll be set for almost all of your sewing needs. Take it in for a tune-up and don’t look back. Singer and Necchi are two good brands to look for - the Necchi BU can be found relatively inexpensively and can do zig-zags, buttonholes and other decorative stitching with the right accessories.