[PLUG-TALK] Where do electronics tinkerers buy stuff in Portland?

[M. Edward (Ed) Borasky]

Keith Lofstrom wrote:
> Out here in the 'burbs we have Norvac.  Where in Portland can you
> find circuit-board quality electronics tools, like fine-tip soldering
> irons and 63/37 eutectic solder?  Radio Shack stuff is pretty clunky.
> Does Radar Electric still have professional electronic stuff, or it
> all building wiring stuff now?
> 
> I will be helping one or more people learn how to solder at the Linux
> Clinic this weekend, and would like to have a place to send them for
> tools.
> 
> Keith
> 

Try the "dorkbot" mailing list ... they have group buys every week from 
somewhere, and the folks there should be able to give you some help. I think

http://www.dorkbotpdx.org/wiki/portland_resources_for_dorks

will get you started.