Required equipment for repairs

[security16]

Since I am starting to learn how to fix electronic type things I was wondering what sort of tools and equipment are required for such tasks. I have aqa multimeter, magnification goggles that have funky lights to help me see better. I have a soldering iron but I think I want a different one since it's a bigger one .Would getting something like this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281119661446?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 be worthwhile?

Any suggestions on learning material would also be greatly appreciated

[jpx72]

I wouldn't buy serious equipement from Hong Kong...

and I also prefer this type:
http://obchod.elsikor.sk/images/ETP3.jpg

[security16]

Most of everything is made in some asian country so I'm not too shy about getting something from hong kong especially dirt cheap (single motherhood leaves me very short on cash) If it does the job on fixing up a few busted systems and turns a bit of a profit then I could get bigger and better tools. The one you showed me looks interesting and possibly much easier for big man hands to work with. What would I ask for if I wanted to get one of those at an electronics shop? 

[80sFREAK]

0.3mm is a bit thin for soldering, i prefer 0.8 or 1.0mm, but if there is 100gr, it's still 100gramm 
I suppose you have gloves for baking, you might need'em to use this soldering iron - handle does not looks as good heat insulator. Another possible problem is bad electric insulation between heating element and tip.
Quality of tip... you will found out only after few hours of usage.
Otherwise 9.50AUD for a starter kit is not bad. Also you should chase desoldering pump - much better for desoldering chips. They are around 3 buck, but will last quite long(not for me  )
for the rest you should go to the Mitre10

[zaneiken]

I wouldn't buy serious equipement from Hong Kong...

I bought my Goot soldering station from Hong Kong years ago - significantly cheaper than buying locally.  AUD$220 with 2 spare tips shipped express to my door vs. AUD$300 from Jaycar with no tips.

[80sFREAK]

Expensive equipment i would buy ONLY locally, even with higher price. Reason - servicing and warranty.

P.S. Just FYI, goot tips cost from 1500JPY per tip.

[security16]

I've been doing minor easy to fix stuff on some ds lites and dsi's I've managed to bust the p6 connector on one which requires soldering on a replacement and they are fucking tiny! I'm looking at buying a bunch of busted ones repairing them and re-selling to make some spare cash and I need to be able to fix them especially since I'm giving my old one to my son and he's not always careful.

I think i shall put the desoldering pump on the list. Is there much else i should seriously consider for my sadistic future endeavor ?

[zaneiken]

I find 30 AWG kynar wire very handy for mod/solder work.  Some kind of wire-stripping tool is also a real time-saver.

[80sFREAK]

I use wires from LPT cables, which you can get these days almost for free(100JPY in junk bins for 2m cable). Good point - insulation comes in different colours and some of them rated 105C.
Wire stripping tool is good investment(3500-4000JPY), but you always can use nail clipper.
What else? Maybe set of precision screwdrivers. Some different solvents and cleaners.

[ericj]

CAT-5 cables are also a cheap way to get wire for projects.