Newb Question: Essential Tools Needed?
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Newb Question: Essential Tools Needed?
Are there any essential tools that I'm gonna need for my nitro truck that I'll need to get from a hobby store or can I just get it all at a hardware store (Canadian Tire or NAPA)? If so what will I need? So far I have a strarter kit (Mini Fuel Pump, Small Cross Wrench, Cross Wrench, Glow Plug Igniter, Charger (I assume for the igniter), and two Mini Screw Drivers) but have a toolbox full of enough tools to fix almost anything. You know the usual redneck toolbox with volt testers, precision screwdrivers, sockets, wrenches, soldering iron, and probably things I haven't seen in a while or can't remember what they're for.
I'm just getting in to this and just want to know everything I can before something happens and I don't have or know what I need.
Cheers.
I'm just getting in to this and just want to know everything I can before something happens and I don't have or know what I need.
Cheers.
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RE: Newb Question: Essential Tools Needed?
Yep Hex Drivers a must.
Loctite
Vernier Calipers are very handy
Small engineers Ruler
Selection of spare screws,grub screws etc.
And above all have fun
Loctite
Vernier Calipers are very handy
Small engineers Ruler
Selection of spare screws,grub screws etc.
And above all have fun
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I've been wanting a set of chuck-able( is it a word?) hex drivers for awhile now. To be used in power screwdrivers with a 1/4" hex drive to tackle heavier jobs such as RC vehicle maintenance, and building.
If I only had them a year or so ago . They would have saved my wrist(s) from a lot of workouts .
Early Fathers Day surprise...
If I only had them a year or so ago . They would have saved my wrist(s) from a lot of workouts .
Early Fathers Day surprise...
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After recently using them, I realized how handy they are in a few situations....
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Hook and pick set has saved me from lots frustration with blown bearings and a few other scenarios.
May not be essential, but they were very welcomed!
Attachment 2220488
Hook and pick set has saved me from lots frustration with blown bearings and a few other scenarios.
May not be essential, but they were very welcomed!
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My kids are sweet; wife is sneaky. Amazon wishlist apparently works well for Fathers Day...
Pit light for when I make my back into the racing scene, and get stuck in the deepest darkest corner; arguing with Losi user friend .
Again, not essential, but it is always good to have lots of light when casing down nuts and bolts. I still chase down flying E-clips for crying out loud .
Pit light for when I make my back into the racing scene, and get stuck in the deepest darkest corner; arguing with Losi user friend .
Again, not essential, but it is always good to have lots of light when casing down nuts and bolts. I still chase down flying E-clips for crying out loud .
Last edited by RustyUs; 06-17-2017 at 03:02 PM.