What did she use for the black paint? Was it direct onto a powder coated box then clear coated? She is very talented. I can totally see you wanting to commission her for more. Kid's got the knack!
I'm a fan of the Quad Hands. Also, I put my spool of solder on one of the arms and that helps keep things close. Whatever you end up getting be sure to add something to the jaws of the clips that can protect the PCB. The teeth of those things can chew up the board pretty easily. Silicone tubing...
I use plastic parts drawers. Each drawer has a slot to add a divider and I used cut cardboard in that place where needed. I made labels on the P-Touch which are removable so I can reorganize or add new values if needed.
If your soldering technique is solid and you are happy with the results you are getting then flux is not necessary. This tutorial was intended for absolute beginners so if one is not confident in their abilities or is not utilizing an ideal setup of tools or ingredients, then flux is simply...
Good Idea! My workbench is disassembled and all in boxes though. Moving to a new state (Oregon). Might be awhile til I get to take a photo. But, I'll add it as a step in there somewhere!
That's super rad looking! I like the AMZ mini boost for it's one knob simplicity. I used a diy vero one for years and it was perfectly simple for running before or after gain stages to saturate or boost as needed. No frills, pure utility, and sounded clean...and boosty.