I recently redeemed my points from various programs for Amazon gift cards so I could buy a Samsung 830 SSD. Since I was ordering from Amazon, there is a variety to choose from. I decided to pick up a few things I needed for my workbench.

Hakko CHP170 Micro Cutter, 16AWG Clean Cut

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000WT6FI

Nice clean cuts and the blade isn’t soft like other cheap pairs.

PanaVise 209 Vacuum Base Pv Jr.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CONJUM

Works great and doesn’t damage your work surface. Much better than just the weighted ones. The suction cup is solid.

Hakko Iron Holder 633-01 w/ 599B

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002R6H9IQ

Works perfectly for my Hakko 936 soldering station.

Carbon Filter, ESD, Activated, 5pk for Hakko/Xytronic Smoke Absorber

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005C5HUI8
I added these to my cart for my DIY Fume Extractor.

I can’t tell you how glad I am to get these parts. Makes working on the bench so much better. Between having cutters that cut well and a proper PCB holder (instead of alligator clips), I am not sure how I got along without them. It’s nice to have the right holder for my soldering station. I was using a holder meant for the RadioShack Iron. I also have to thank my Dad for the soldering station. All it needed was the Iron. It is soooo much better than the RadioShack ones. But don’t get me wrong the RS ones have their place and I was able to do a lot with it. It just couldn’t keep up with me anymore. I hope if you are looking to start or add to your workbench, consider adding these to your cart the next time you do an order!