Old Man With Tools

Recommended Gear

Hands-on builds from decades of engineering.

An old workbench cluttered with vintage tools and circuit boards under warm lighting.
An old workbench cluttered with vintage tools and circuit boards under warm lighting.
RF Explorer

A personal project tuning radio frequencies, blending old-school techniques with modern gear to optimize signal clarity and performance.

Close-up of a handheld RF spectrum analyzer displaying signal peaks against a backdrop of wires and soldering tools.
Close-up of a handheld RF spectrum analyzer displaying signal peaks against a backdrop of wires and soldering tools.
Light Control

Designing a DC-to-light dimmer circuit that balances efficiency and smooth transitions, inspired by years of tinkering with lighting systems.

woman wearing yellow long-sleeved dress under white clouds and blue sky during daytime

Old Man With Tools helped me find gear that truly lasts—no gimmicks, just solid engineering.

Jake M.

A smiling middle-aged man holding a vintage multimeter in a workshop filled with tools.
A smiling middle-aged man holding a vintage multimeter in a workshop filled with tools.

The recommendations feel personal, like advice from a seasoned engineer who’s been there.

Lia T.

Close-up of hands assembling a custom circuit board with precision tools.
Close-up of hands assembling a custom circuit board with precision tools.
★★★★★
★★★★★

Gear Gallery

A glimpse into trusted tools and timeless tech.

Close-up of vintage soldering iron resting on a wooden workbench.
Close-up of vintage soldering iron resting on a wooden workbench.
Modern digital multimeter displaying precise voltage readings.
Modern digital multimeter displaying precise voltage readings.
Old radio frequency analyzer with analog dials and knobs.
Old radio frequency analyzer with analog dials and knobs.
Hand holding a sleek, compact circuit board with tiny components.
Hand holding a sleek, compact circuit board with tiny components.
Collection of vintage electronic warfare devices arranged neatly.
Collection of vintage electronic warfare devices arranged neatly.
Workbench cluttered with tools, wires, and a glowing LED project.
Workbench cluttered with tools, wires, and a glowing LED project.