Essential tools?
12-17-2012, 09:38 AM
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Essential tools?
Hi Guys
I was wondering if you had to compose a list of the essential tools you may need for working on RC vehicles what would they be?
Cheers
Jeremy
I was wondering if you had to compose a list of the essential tools you may need for working on RC vehicles what would they be?
Cheers
Jeremy
12-17-2012, 03:35 PM
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RE: Essential tools?
Something for get started......
https://www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p_prodid=4284&p_catid=161
If you are looking at racing these......
https://www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p_prodid=6180&p_catid=169
https://www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p_prodid=6180&p_catid=169
or these depending on what car you have
https://www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p_prodid=6181&p_catid=169
12-17-2012, 03:39 PM
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RE: Essential tools?
Great question!
Maybe I'm too old school (or just stubborn), but I still prefer feeling it by hand when I screw....and yes know I'm probably the last guy on earth who feels that way, but it is what it is.
The tool I use the MOST? Probably my minitature needle nose plies.
The tool I'm happiest to have? Magnetic rod. See 7:50 of this video (concerning my tool set which has unfortunately tripled since filming) to see what it is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A309aVrz_B4
12-17-2012, 03:44 PM
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RE: Essential tools?
ORIGINAL: JohnP2
Great question!
Maybe I'm too old school (or just stubborn), but I still prefer feeling it by hand when I screw....and yes know I'm probably the last guy on earth who feels that way, but it is what it is.
The tool I use the MOST? Probably my minitature needle nose plies.
The tool I'm happiest to have? Magnetic rod. See 7:50 of this video (concerning my tool set which has unfortunately tripled since filming) to see what it is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A309aVrz_B4
Great question!
Maybe I'm too old school (or just stubborn), but I still prefer feeling it by hand when I screw....and yes know I'm probably the last guy on earth who feels that way, but it is what it is.
The tool I use the MOST? Probably my minitature needle nose plies.
The tool I'm happiest to have? Magnetic rod. See 7:50 of this video (concerning my tool set which has unfortunately tripled since filming) to see what it is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A309aVrz_B4
I still like too do this also.
12-17-2012, 04:28 PM
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RE: Essential tools?
Here is my must have list of tools, u can pretty much fix anything with this lot
Small screwdriver set
Tip 1 & 2 normal screwdrivers
Wheel nut tool
Small shifter
Drills
Prep solvents
Allen keys
Needle nose pliers
Pliers
Small side cutter
Lexan scissors
Hobby knife
Body hole reamer
Shoe goo and mesh tape
Cable ties
Ca glue
5min araldite
Spare screw set
Spare body clips
Spare lexan sheet
Rubber bands
Multi meter
Marine grade grease
Dry silicon spray
Wd40
Solder and Gas iron
IR temp gun
PVC tape
Race tape
Heat shrink
I think that covers most basic maintance and diagnostic tool.
Small screwdriver set
Tip 1 & 2 normal screwdrivers
Wheel nut tool
Small shifter
Drills
Prep solvents
Allen keys
Needle nose pliers
Pliers
Small side cutter
Lexan scissors
Hobby knife
Body hole reamer
Shoe goo and mesh tape
Cable ties
Ca glue
5min araldite
Spare screw set
Spare body clips
Spare lexan sheet
Rubber bands
Multi meter
Marine grade grease
Dry silicon spray
Wd40
Solder and Gas iron
IR temp gun
PVC tape
Race tape
Heat shrink
I think that covers most basic maintance and diagnostic tool.
12-17-2012, 04:32 PM
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RE: Essential tools?
ORIGINAL: littlemel
I still like too do this also.
ORIGINAL: JohnP2
Great question!
Maybe I'm too old school (or just stubborn), but I still prefer feeling it by hand when I screw....and yes know I'm probably the last guy on earth who feels that way, but it is what it is.
The tool I use the MOST? Probably my minitature needle nose plies.
The tool I'm happiest to have? Magnetic rod. See 7:50 of this video (concerning my tool set which has unfortunately tripled since filming) to see what it is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A309aVrz_B4
Great question!
Maybe I'm too old school (or just stubborn), but I still prefer feeling it by hand when I screw....and yes know I'm probably the last guy on earth who feels that way, but it is what it is.
The tool I use the MOST? Probably my minitature needle nose plies.
The tool I'm happiest to have? Magnetic rod. See 7:50 of this video (concerning my tool set which has unfortunately tripled since filming) to see what it is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A309aVrz_B4
I still like too do this also.
12-17-2012, 05:21 PM
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RE: Essential tools?
ORIGINAL: JohnP2
Great question!
Maybe I'm too old school (or just stubborn), but I still prefer feeling it by hand when I screw....and yes know I'm probably the last guy on earth who feels that way, but it is what it is.
The tool I use the MOST? Probably my minitature needle nose plies.
The tool I'm happiest to have? Magnetic rod. See 7:50 of this video (concerning my tool set which has unfortunately tripled since filming) to see what it is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A309aVrz_B4
Great question!
Maybe I'm too old school (or just stubborn), but I still prefer feeling it by hand when I screw....and yes know I'm probably the last guy on earth who feels that way, but it is what it is.
The tool I use the MOST? Probably my minitature needle nose plies.
The tool I'm happiest to have? Magnetic rod. See 7:50 of this video (concerning my tool set which has unfortunately tripled since filming) to see what it is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A309aVrz_B4
My only electric tool's that I use are my dremel, jigsaw, and grinder(ok last 2 are only used on RC's when I'm making a chassis or shock tower, whichis why I bought em).
All my screwdrivers are sweat powered.
12-17-2012, 07:29 PM
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RE: Essential tools?
ORIGINAL: Haddi Taha
The reason I don't like electrics hex drivers because I don't want to strip my screws by overtightening
The reason I don't like electrics hex drivers because I don't want to strip my screws by overtightening
12-17-2012, 08:39 PM
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RE: Essential tools?
ORIGINAL: phmaximus
Hand tools are allways better, if u get payed per hour
ORIGINAL: littlemel
I still like too do this also.
ORIGINAL: JohnP2
Great question!
Maybe I'm too old school (or just stubborn), but I still prefer feeling it by hand when I screw....and yes know I'm probably the last guy on earth who feels that way, but it is what it is.
The tool I use the MOST? Probably my minitature needle nose plies.
The tool I'm happiest to have? Magnetic rod. See 7:50 of this video (concerning my tool set which has unfortunately tripled since filming) to see what it is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A309aVrz_B4
Great question!
Maybe I'm too old school (or just stubborn), but I still prefer feeling it by hand when I screw....and yes know I'm probably the last guy on earth who feels that way, but it is what it is.
The tool I use the MOST? Probably my minitature needle nose plies.
The tool I'm happiest to have? Magnetic rod. See 7:50 of this video (concerning my tool set which has unfortunately tripled since filming) to see what it is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A309aVrz_B4
I still like too do this also.
On an rc, i dont think in is needed.
12-17-2012, 08:54 PM
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RE: Essential tools?
That Bosch Ixo is too weak to strip most screws. And I don't screw in %100 - maybe %90-95, and the last bit by hand. Screwing goes both ways too.. i've stripped WAY more screws by hand than with the Ixo.. Trust me, all it does is make wrenching/your life MUCH easier...
12-17-2012, 09:57 PM
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ORIGINAL: HerrSavage
That Bosch Ixo is too weak to strip most screws. And I don't screw in %100 - maybe %90-95, and the last bit by hand. Screwing goes both ways too.. i've stripped WAY more screws by hand than with the Ixo.. Trust me, all it does is make wrenching/your life MUCH easier...
That Bosch Ixo is too weak to strip most screws. And I don't screw in %100 - maybe %90-95, and the last bit by hand. Screwing goes both ways too.. i've stripped WAY more screws by hand than with the Ixo.. Trust me, all it does is make wrenching/your life MUCH easier...
However its a must whether by hand or drill to have good quality screws. I can't stand having to take out a stripped screw and sometimes you need to replace the part. Kind of the reason why i don't use my tamiya tb03 anymore, the hardware was horrible and even the upgraded titanium hardware from tamiya was horrible. Another reason I think I will only buy 1/8 scale now is because of dem small easily stripped screws
