This 120VAC soldering gun has variable temps ranging from approx 70 to 500 degrees C, and comes with (2) standard tips and a third flattened one made for cutting and melting plastic, because we live in a plastic fantastic world. Includes a tiny wrench to change tips, approx 2 oz of rosin flux, and a foot or so of .06” tin/lead solder. As per usual with soldering guns, the duty cycle is 10 seconds on, 35 seconds off. You’ll get a nice case, too.

People say they just can’t help buying these 1,700 surface-mount device resistors. That’s (20) pieces each at (85) different values between 1 ohm and 10M ohms, with a 5% tolerance. Don’t even try to resist these.

We love multipurpose stuff like the Internet loves cats dressed as people. And we dearly love this 8-way tool for your car, which has a digital tire gauge, glass-breaker head, white LED flashlight, blinking red LED, seat-belt cutter, tire-tread gauge and air-release valve. Yeah, that’s only (7). Surplus, y’know. The manufacturer counts the magnet and lanyard as the eighth use. Comes with (2) “AAA” batteries and the whole thing is just 7-1/2” long.

Filament tape for closing boxes and envelopes that you want to stay closed. It has fiberglass strands embedded lengthwise in it which makes it very hard to tear by accident. You get 10 yds of the stuff, 3/4" wide, in a clear plastic desk type dispenser.

Yeah, that’s our sun. Don’t you want to know more about its mighty power? This environmentally friendly Solar Educational Kit will show you and your kids how to harness that power in a series of DIY experiments. You’ll make an electrical circuit and a solar circuit, learn how to increase voltage and current, and use solar power to run a radio, calculator, lamp, battery charger and other things. Includes a musical unit and a plastic lamp.

Got stuff that needs a place to be? Want to keep your eye on it? Here’s the perfect container—a 7” tall x 4-1/4” dia clear glass jar from Moore Medical, who call themselves The Supply Experts®. Comes with a stainless steel lid, too, with a nice little handle for lifting it off. You know the jars in a doctor’s office that are filled with cotton swabs and tongue depressors? This be them! Perfect for bathrooms, kitchens, craft rooms, workshops and garages, too, though these jars are awful pretty, we have to say.

We don’t altogether understand the name, but we like this beginners’ electronics kit. Has (4) pairs of blue LEDs and a Peripheral Interface Controller (PIC) to cycle through various patterns on a 2-3/8” octagonal PC board with decorative wire coils to give it a steampunkish look. Lights change pattern in a circle, like a certain superhero arc reactor. You add (2) CR2025 batteries. Should take under an hour to wire up, and has immediate results.

This switching 5VDC 1 amp USB power adapter features short-circuit protection and draws just 0.13W no load if you’re the sort of person who leaves it plugged in all the time. Output is via a female USB-out and comes with a polarized 4-foot cord and (8) different plugs, among them a mini-USB, and barrel connectors at 4mm/1.7mm, 3.5mm/1mm, and 2mm/0.7mm, plus others for Sony/Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia and Samsung phones from yesteryear. AC plug folds for storage.

Sometimes an ordinary zip tie just isn’t going to do the job. When you need, for example, to tie your kangaroo down, sport, these monster black nylon ties are the answer. You’ll get a package of (25) ties, each measuring 23” long x 5/16” x 1/16” thick and rated for 176 pounds of tensile strength and temps up to 185 degrees. Will wrap around stuff just shy of 7” dia.

Same here. So, when the world is too much for us, we strap on these 3D virtual reality goggles from Velleman® Multimedia and slip our smartphone into them. Most Androids and iPhones work, as long as the screen is 3.6” to 6”. Dial up Google Earth or some similar app and fly around the world, swooping down on the Grand Canyon, the skyscrapers of Chicago, the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China or the house you lived in during college--all in 3D. Goggles have 35mm lenses that adjust for up to a 95-degree field of vision and a shelf for your phone. Unit measures 7-1/2" x 4" x 4-3/4" deep with (3) adjustable head straps, a padded perimeter and a cleaning cloth. Don’t forget to peel off the film on the lenses, just like you usually do.

Finding serenity has never been more convenient. Just plunk this polyresin fountain with a meditating Bodhisattva on your desk or dining room table. LED lights and gently circulating water over river rocks are meant to enhance your sense of calm tranquility. Base measures 4-1/2" square x 2-5/8" tall with the figure meditating in front of a 4-3/4" dia circular frame while water flows over rocks in the front. You can just feel your stress melting away. You add (2) “AA” batteries for power and approx (1) cup of water.

Contractors' LED pack at a homeowner friendly price! Infinite Solutions 5-3/4" dia. LED spotlight bulbs use only 14 watts, but are 100 watt equivalents. 5-1/2" tall from top to bottom. They are dimmable, have an E26 standard medium base and are 3000K. (Think of the top end of the warm white scale.) Now go illuminate your space.

Nothing to it if you have these 20 x 70 binoculars with rubber-coated housing for ruggedness, blue-coated optics, and a K9 prism for sharp images. Great for camping, wildlife viewing, more and large enough for you to enjoy viewing the night sky. Measure 11-1/4” long overall and come with folding eye-cups, right-eye diopter adjustment, a standard tripod mount between the optics, adjustable neck strap and a carrying case. A real deal for the astronomy or nature lover.

The package says these are “zipper pulls” and it could be right, but we know them as 1” dia steel split rings with 1” long spring clips that open to approx 3/16”. Our each is a pack of (18). Go pull a zipper, or make a bunch of key rings.

Absolutely not. Especially with these 100-120VAC input regulated switching power supplies with trim pots to adjust the output 0.5V either way, vented housings, 5-pole terminal blocks for AC in, chassis ground and DC out. You pick the 5A at 5VDC unit at 3-7/8" x 4" x 1-3/8" or the 8A at 5VDC at 5" x 3-7/8" x 1-1/2". Both have 3/32" mounting holes and are CE listed.

This pretty mini 12VDC solar panel charger from Velleman® is rated for up to 125mA or 1.5W. Measures just 11-5/8" x 3-5/8" in a 13-3/4" x 4-7/8" x 1/2" housing with an 8-foot cord, a mating 9” cigarette plug, and a 9” lead with alligator clamps. Has (4) suction cups on the back (2) of which will fit in keyed 3/32” mounting slots, and built-in protection to prevent current reversal.

Need power? May we introduce you to our 12VDC 260CCA AutoCraft® power sport battery, which must be one of the lightest motorcycle, ATV and personal watercraft batteries available anywhere? Even if you don’t have a need for speed, this is still a great portable lithium battery that measures about 6” wide x 3-5/8” tall x 3-1/2” deep and weighs just about 1.75 lbs. Use it to replace your heavy lead-acid battery not just because it’s light, but also because it charges ultra-fast, has a low self-discharge rate and will live up to 5X longer. Includes a built-in, easy-to-read battery capacity indicator, and a box of foam pads for shimming. Originally retailed for around $150. Surplus!

Stick this 15-foot flexible LED light strip on anything, indoors or out, and your otherwise dull life becomes a light show. The strip is self-adhesive, 3/8" wide with (238) flat LEDs capable of (16) colors, (1) color at a time. A floor-mount power supply plugs into the wall, and a battery-operated remote control lets you pick the color and modes of operation, including flash, strobe, fade and smooth, plus a dimmer. Yes, you can daisy-chain two strips together for twice the fabulousness, and yes, you can cut the strip anywhere you like if the fabulousness is just a little too long.

Please Note. Not in stock in our stores until 2-28-20

Because your steady hand isn’t really as steady as it used to be, is it? No, and if you’re like us, it never really was in the first place. Why not admit it and get these 60-yard rolls of 1-3/8” wide, blue painter’s masking tape. Made in the European Union, where they hate wiggly lines.

Everything you need to build a little DC motor is included in this kit (except sandpaper, screwdriver, scissors and, of course, an AA battery). The instructions are simple and explain the theory as well as assembly. Fun and educational for ages 12 and up.

We feel sorry for those flesh-colored bandages that are just trying to hide. Stand up and be healed with bandages that make a statement! Say Oink with this box of (15) sterile photo reproductions of a raw bacon slice, plus a bonus plastic pig in every box. Mustache bandages work even if you cut something other than your lip; just tell people it's a mustache transplant. You get (15) in (4) hairy styles, plus a secret gift.

These brand-spanking new 12VDC motors are made to move automobile seats but are willing to change. They spin at approx 190 rpm, draw 1.5A no load, and stall at approx 25A. Threaded shaft is at a right angle and is 4-1/8" x 7/16". Shaft thread is non-standard, so treat it as a smooth shaft and mount pulley or gear with a setscrew. Measures 5-5/8" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" overall, not counting the shaft, and has power terminals opposite the gearbox with (2) 1/4" mounting holes opposite the shaft.

These here are made for repairing tents after critters tried to get inside or somebody bent over too fast with a machete in his belt. Iron these off-white canvas strips, shiny side down, over the hole and yer tent's like new, almost. Pants too, if ya got off-white canvas britches. Make good iron-on name tags, no matter how short or long your name is. Small are 2" x 2" and the medium are 4" x 2",. Sold in large quantities, in case you have particularly aggressive critters, or an extra-long machete.

Cleverly made, and mighty heuristic, too. For someone entranced by hydraulics, or for a whole classroom of students, there's the Pathfinders 4-In-1 teaching kit, with 4 different hydraulic-system kits that use unfinished wood, transparent tubing, and plastic syringes, which power the movement. The mini models include an excavator, scissors lift, cherry picker, and platform lifter. Bases are approx 4" x 7" and finished heights vary, thanks to those syringes! Very clever teaching tools for ages 8 and up.

Hello Gear Heads, Racing Fans and just plain car lovers. This one is for you. 8-cup automatic drip coffee maker. It’s the Ford Mustang  Cobra model. The pot’s hidden behind the flip-up face mask. Measures 11-1/2” x 11” x 9” wide and includes a reusable filter and a free scoop. And no, you can’t also use it on your head but sure looks like you can. Please Note: Your entire order will ship standard ground when purchasing this item. Contact us for expedited shipping information. Thanks!

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Surge potential is all around us, just waiting to surge. This 125-volt, 15-amp surge protector with (5) pigtail outlets from General Electric can take up to 540 joules via ceramic MOVs. Voltage protection rated for up to 400 volts between the (3) legs. Has a 3-foot main power cord with staggered pigtail lengths. UL.

Riffler files are most prized by sculptors, wood carvers, model makers and similar fashioners of precision objects. They come in a variety of flat, round and triangular shapes. They are usually pointed and always have a delicate curve toward the point which makes them particularly useful for working in tight and curvy spots. We have a set of (10) in an attractive red plastic case. They are 3 x 180 mm size (about 7"), and were made in China for the King Manufacturing Co. Very nice quality at a very nice price. They can cost as much as $4.00-$5.00 apiece in regular outlets.

Gas masks from the Polish military. They’re a compact 9” tall x 7” wide with glass eye-pieces, a filter and a 6-way adjustable head-strap. Also come with a 8-1/2” x 6” x 4” pouch in an interesting dappled green pattern with adjustable shoulder straps. They look good, but they’re not for actual use--just for excellent costumes and home displays.

This sturdy steel punch for leather goods has a coiled-steel spring, and (6) screw-in punches. Make 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 and 5mm holes, even in heavy leather. 8-1/2" long OA.

The illumination oxymoron: bulbs don’t need to be bulbous in a world of LEDs. These LED bulbs from Philips have a traditional bulb profile but are 1” wide when turned sideways and still cast a 360-degree light. Draw just 10.5W but shine a 60W equivalent. 800 lumens with a 2700K color temp, which is “warm white.” Standard medium base and yes, they’re dimmable.UL.

This set of (6) tweezers is as useful as it looks daunting. The (6) stainless steel tweezers vary in size from 4-1/2" up to 7". Two of the tweezers have serrated tips one is inverse, one has a slide latch and the others are straight flat tip. The set comes in a clear front plastic carrying case. Good for model cars, planes or hard to reach splinters.

Give the poor beast an ice pack, just like in the movies, but in a zippy zebra print. We miss ice packs, frankly, and so should you. These are the classic design. You pick: the medium one at approx 9” dia when flattened empty; or the double-trouble set with (1) large at 10” dia and (1) small at 6” dia. All have 1-7/8” ID mouths with gasketed screw caps, so they should also work with hot water.

Cutest drone ever. Shaped, and sized, like a chicken egg, just over 2-1/2” tall . Opens up to a 5” wide quad-rotor drone with a range of approx 100 feet, and it’ll fly for approx 6 minutes on a 45-minute charge. Features auto-hover and 360-degree roll, headless remote and (3) speeds. Includes charging cord, spare blades and a small screwdriver. Has a 2.4 GHz transmitter that uses (2) “AAA” batteries.

Nothing personal, electricians, but these bright (60 lumens) COB LEDs are cute, wireless and mount via a magnetic back or the included double-sided foam tape. Twist-on, twist-off. Perfect accent lighting for under counters or bookshelves, but handy anywhere. Measure 1-1/8” dia x 1/2” thick, and swivel right or left inside the detachable mounts. Powered by a pair of button-cell batteries, included. Our each is (6) lights.

Those new-fangled virtual reality games make you wish for a simpler virtual world? If you have, say, medium soldering skills, your sensory overload is over. Now you can make your own Pong-style, TV tennis game and while away days at a time just like your ancestors did. (It’s mysteriously compelling--go find an ancestor and ask.) Will work through any TV with NTSC video (via RCA jack inputs). For one or two players and has (4) levels of difficulty. No case, but there are standoffs. You add a pair of “AA” batteries.

It's all make-believe, but it's also the best-selling Japanese manga series of all time. (Just ask your favorite millennial—they’d be thrilled to explain it to you.) This collectible analog wristwatch features the Sailor Scouts on the colorful stained-glass watch dial, and a Moon Stick second hand. Hours are denoted by colored rhinestones on the case, and they fashionably match each member of the quintet. Leather band measures about 8-3/4”, so it should fit the wrist of most guardians of love and justice. Watch face is 1.1”, and the whole shebang is powered by an AG4 battery. Licensed by Toei Animations.

The boys in the back room called this IZoom Pro™ flashlight ludicrously bright, and they’re usually right. Rated at 300, 1200, and 2500 lumens with a strobe setting, light is through a reticular COB LED element with an adjustable focus lens. Takes (6) “AA” batteries, and they’re included. Measures 7” long x 1-1/2” dia in black aluminum alloy body. Has up to a 4-hour life, depending on the beam strength you use.

It’s a cornucopia of stencils. All shapes, no alphabets. You’ll get a profusion of (8) clear acrylic stencil sheets, including: a raft of ovals; a preponderance of squares; a farrago of circles, hexagons, pentagons and triangles; a collection of a bunch of shapes, including trapezoids; a roomful of interior design shapes; a melange of electronic symbols; and an assortment we can’t altogether identify, but might be for printed circuit design. All have mm rules along at least one edge.

These clear plastic test tubes hold 10ml and measure 101mm (4") long x 16mm (5/8") dia and come with matching #5 corks. You'll receive a handy package of (10) which is enough for a ROY G. BIV optical display which includes the lesser known colors of not-quite-right green, Monday-morning-blue and plaid. Made in USA.

What is a killer rare earth magnet? Well, once upon a time, a copywriter put this little magnet next to his computer monitor and got really pretty, wavy, aurora-like effects. And then got a new monitor! Don't try this at home. Our shiny, silver-colored 1" x 1" x 1/2" neodymium magnet looks innocent, but is industrial strength, pulling something like 25 lbs with enough strength left over to erase all your credit cards. And wreak havoc with your monitor.