# Tools Needed for Assembly This kit requires some basic electronics tools. It is helpful to have a clear and bright workspace, and perhaps some magnification for your eyes. **The cores are small and you don't want to loose them!** ![The basic tools needed. Shown with the typical Core Board kit components.](/files/-MQx4a9mMZM1jdIW0KdC) TOOLS: PCB holder, soldering pencil, fume extractor, tip cleaner, tweezers, blunt tip plastic pointer, small flush-cut wire cutter, sharp hobby knife, multimeter SUPPLIES: Solder (1/32 or 1/16"), flux pen, isopropyl alcohol, q-tips, Kimwipes or similar lint-free towel OPTIONAL: Ruler, scissors, magnifier, flux remover, task light Pause and take a deep breath! Proceed slowly, be careful, and make it count! I want you to be happy with your results, and I know this is going to be a challenging kit if it is your first time weaving core memory. **Please don't rush it.** Take frequent breaks. I do NOT recommend completing it in one sitting. Gentle persistance will get you through the weaving process. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://machine-ideas-llc.gitbook.io/core64/tools-needed-for-assembly.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.