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Components for a Electronics work bench

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Stiganator

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What are the must have components for an electronics work bench?

Any good sites for buying these things?

I've checked out sparkfun.com, but it doesn't seem like they have a big variety of small resistors and capacitors etc.

Are the irons on sparkfun any good?
 
You mean tools, or parts? For parts, I always use Digikey (and Newark maybe once or twice).

http://www.newark.com/
http://www.digikey.com/

If you're talking about tools, a good soldering iron is a must (Weller or similar), as well as a standard assortment of wire cutters, wire strippers, needle-nose pliers, and screwdrivers.

If you're looking for a variety pack of resistors to get started with, I got a bag from RadioShack for pretty cheap that had a wide assortment of resistors.
 
Wow, those value packs are really awesome for someone just starting out who needs a collection of various. I say grab one of each.
 
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