A great place for tools is "Rhino Tools" www.rhinotools.com.au .You can buy online,they are good prices and better than what you'll find at Jaycar or Bunnings. I've bought a lot of tools over the years from them and never been disappointed.If you need some local advice,send me a message. I've built a few things over the years including 2UE and 3AW . though they took a bit longer than your average kit.
That's a great suggestion. Ta!
Ok just to update this thread for completeness...I have now collected probably all the essential things I need to build the Crack & Speedball. Here's a summary:
Irwin wire stripper - from Bunnings
Hakko FX-888D - bought the 110v version from ebay and then paid $30 for a step down transformer
Used Fluke 87v - ebay from the US. Great price actually.
ESD mat + Hakko D24 tip - from element 14
Cardas Quad Eutectic solder - from ebay
De-solder, side cutting and long nose plier, de-soldering sucker - from dw online.
Third Hand - ebay
ESD safe tweezer - ebay
Hands-free magnifier and light - ebay
That's about it I think.
Received USPS email saying that the Crack is due to be shipped soon.
Thermostat clamp - Jaycar