Especially if your projects involve high temperatures, such as soldering, you really need a protective project mat that can withstand high temperatures. And if your projects center around electronics, then you should also be using a grounding strap to …

When doing any sort of electronic assembly/disassembly, soldering, or even just tinkering and poking around, you really should work on a special grounded surface to prevent electrostatic discharge from zapping your components. This ESD mat from Bertech is such a mat — it makes a good …