There are various kinds of wire insulation strippers.
Some different types are shown above.
Whichever kind you use be sure that they are suitable
for 26 AWG wire.

1.  Rosin Core Solder
    (small diameter suitable for electronics use)

2.  Pencil Type Soldering Iron (30 watt max.)

3.  # 2 Phillips Screw Driver

4.  # 0 Phillips Screw Driver

5.  12 mm Open End Wrench

6a.  3 mm Allen wrench (six sided wrench)

6b.  2.5mm or 3/32 inch Allen wrench (six sided wrench)

7.  Wire Strippers suitable for 26 AWG wire

8.  Power hand drill or drill press

9.  1/8 inch or 3mm drill bit (available in any hardware store)

10.  Vice grips or other suitable locking pliers