Amazon Deal Alerts & Discussion Thread

On the soldering iron. I just checked and the chassis is NOT grounded. Thus all the shock warnings.
I’ll do a review and do a mod to ground the case.
Do Not use this unless you understand the risks.

Gee, a single wire inside the case could have fixed this (I think).
I found a few of the settings. But this one is not in the same class as the $80 PID soldering irons. The main difference being the display that give basically no information other than the temperature.
Still for $17-$20? Cheap, or cheaper than a typical soldering pencil. But it needs a safety mod.
All the Best,
Jeff

Ka-Bar Tactical Spork (Spoon Fork Knife) Tool 9909 Black, 1 Pack $4.28 It’s plastic

Somehow I have one of those, I would prefer a titanium long spork over it lol.

Just got one of these large desk lamps
$21 with the Vipon code. Click the above picture to go to Vipon. It’s been coming and going at Vipon.
I cannot detect any visible flicker and I don’t see any banding on my Pixel 4XL camera which is horribly sensitive to flicker.
The controls work well, but they are invisible in a dark room and they have zero tactile feedback. You can’t feel the controls so you have to turn on a flashlight to see them :person_facepalming:
Also, if the lamp head is too close to the top of my monitors, the light causes a glare and washes out the top edge of the displays. Moving it a bit higher, and forward, fixes the issue.

I have it clamped onto my computer worktable.

Wow. Your computer table looks awesome. Its it the standing desk?

Best computer desk/work table I’ve ever had. Height is adjustable. Got it a couple months ago at Home Depot

And Harbor Freight has a bunch of magnetic accessories for their roll around toolboxes that work great on this workbench: power strip, screwdriver holder/tray, magnetic hooks, etc. I have one of the trays stuck on the back of my bench holding the power adapters for my monitors and laptops so they aren’t just hanging down to the floor.

Yeah, those look pretty neat. It’s one of these Husky models from Home Depot.

I have a couple electric height-adjustable desks and really like them. I was eyeing those Husky models before I found a deal on my second desk.

EDIT: TexasToasted beat me by a few seconds. :partying_face:

I’ve been using this since May. Price went up $20, but worth it imo.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08W422BBJ

since we are “talking” soldering iron….

code PNH269OM gets this for $13.


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Vastar Soldering Gun Automatic Hand-held

Amazon link to the above:

https://tinyurl.com/54wdxu3d

Pete7874, i thank you.

Tactical flashlight, 1200 lumen, with magnetic charging - $7.09

https://www.amazon.com/Rechargeable-Tactical-FLashlights-Flashlight-Waterproof/dp/B08NF1TSLP/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=hoxida&qid=1626953074&s=hardware&sr=1-4&th=1

I know not many zooming fans, but received the one I got for <$12 today. Amazon Deal Alerts & Discussion Thread - #4048 by dthrckt

I suspect the led pcb is bridging a gap in the pill, pretty light Weight. Battery says icr 3800.

Case is worth a few bucks to me. Will try to remove USB charging garbage, swap lens and driver and make it 26800. I like the huge emitter when zoomed.

Zoomies are useful boat camping, and I usually end up giving the cheap mods away and stick to my FD65 (close) and HT35 (far).

Govee LED Rechargeable Flashlight, 1000 High Lumens CREE XM-L3 LED

18.99 + –40% coupon = $11.39

Another TIR zoomy.

must resist.

I put up a review of the Handskit PID soldering iron:

https://www.amazon.com/Soldering-Function-Adjustable-Temperature-Ergonomic/dp/B08NDH4Q2T?ref=deals_deals_deals-grid_slot-15_8a28_dt_dcell_vdt_334_73179620&th=1
All the Best,
Jeff


Repeat - NO MORE CHEAP ZOOMIES - NO MORE CHEAP ZOOMIES

Here’s a fantastic deal!
I just received mine and it’s probably comparable to Geek Aire’s 12” model. Phenomenal output for its size and being rechargeable.
Taotronics 12” rechargeable fan ($129 on Taotronics site) for $45 total after 40% off clickable coupon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0987Q2Y1K/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_ZGBNGTATEPP0AMGYFAFF

I paid over $100 for my Geek Aire. Now I have a backup :smiley:
Worth every penny when the power goes out.

So it has a battery pack that’s built in? So I assume it’s not replaceable?

Are the batteries removable/replaceable?

Can it run on AC power as well?