wesconsin

My first post!

Anyways, I am very new to the Hobby. The first car I purchased was a Traxxas Bandit (brushed) and have since broken it and haven't quite found the problem yet. I just purchased two ARRMA cars for Christmas. A Fury BLX for myself, and a MEGA Fury for my 5 year old daughter.

Introduction out of the way, here is my real question: I want to create a workstation area. Up until now I just worked on stuff (well, I haven't really worked on stuff other than drying it off and cleaning mud off the body, probably not as much as I should have either) on my dining room table. I have now put a table in my basement and have decided I want to create a workstation. Suggestions on tools, accessories, any other things you guys couldn't do without in your work area?


As you can tell, I am basically flying blind here. I don't have a ton of time to do research on things (just had our second kid, and I work a lot of hours selling Hyundai's), but I am getting there. Any help would be appreciated.

RustyUs

I would suggest some type of car stand that rotates. I do believe some have holes/slots in them to put your shocks in when time comes to rebuilt them. A good set of hex drivers is a must. MIP hex drivers are considered by many to be some of the best. Maybe a soldering iron/station if you foresee yourself doing a lot.

collector1231

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You don't really need a car stand. I've done it for so many years without one and it is fine. A shock rebuild stand? Couldn't live without it. I really like the MACHINED Dynamite Red drivers, NOT the coated ones. I honestly don't like the MIP ones, but RustyUs might. That soldering iron that was specified above should be okay for RC. I find myself using 630 F for most RC stuff, however.

5/64; http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dynamite-Mac...item27f56b129e
1/16; http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dynamite-New...3D390978038954
.50; http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dynamite-DYN...3D390978038954

Metric Set; http://www.amazon.com/Dynamite-Machi.../dp/B0006O5014

cbaker65

I got a magnetic tray that comes in handy to put screws & nuts,washers..ect. in when Im pulling things apart...

RustyUs

The same Integy hex drivers that I bought back in the early 90's are still in use today.
Maybe a good lighting system, 'cause small parts will fly and it's easier to chase them down with good light.

cumquat

best screwdriver ever http://www.lowes.com/pd_407197-34170...d=3918421&Ntt= makes things move along VERY quickly. the small one comes in handy for working on diffs.

phmaximus

Handy storage is the key... Ideally most things should be within reach.

most common tools I use...
hex drivers
screw drivers
wheel wrench (get lots.... They are easily lost)
spare wheel nuts
cable ties
electrical tape
servo tape
velcro pads
plyers
soldering iron + solder
sand paper
airbrush + compressor
Sharpy
lexan scissors
$3 lipo battery checker
heat shrink various sizes
CA glue
mesh tape
multimeter
Shoe Goo
body reamer
exacto knife
hack saw blade and handle
drill set
dremel + set
camber gauge
wheel balancer
spare shock oil
degreaser
rubber bands or tyre bands
WD40
diff oil/grease
m3 and m4 shim set
100pc m3 assorted screw set
Meteric/imperial ruler
bearing oil
general purpose grease (so many different types)
servo tester ($3 on eBay)
Garage door lube (dry silicon spray)
4x scales
hanging scale
desk fan (drying paint and masks)
spare body pins....(bulk buy 100 from eBay)
red and blue locktite

phmaximus

Lol, so that should give u an idea on things to get. There is a lot of things there that u could do with out, but hopefully it's some what helpful.

wesconsin

Thanks guys. I've got a list together, and will be slowly chipping away at it!