Originally Posted by
FlyerInOKC
I do have one more suggestion, keep an eye out for long tubes, tall narrow boxes, and the like. They are great for organizing balsa sheets, strips, dowlrods, etc so you can find what you ned fast. Also invest a few dollars and get the Hobbico Builder's Triangle Set. One of the triangles has slots for determining the most common stock thicknesses starting at 1/8" and going to 3/8". I use the heck out of mine and take it the LHS or wherever I'm looking for wood.
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I'll have to inventory all my stuff from before, but I think I already have most of the items you suggested. One thing I really need to add to my workshop is an el-cheapo drill press. Makes drilling holes straight so much easier. When drilling a motor mount, for instance, it's difficult to get the holes exactly straight and if I'm not careful I'll end up with a crooked bolt or two which tends to bind the motor somewhat. It works, but I'm really tired of not having perfectly straight bolts holding the engine on.
Another thing I really want is a good pair of calipers. There are times I need to check the thickness of a sheet or strip of balsa. I have the triangle set, but I still kinda get messed up at times. Calipers would help that so much, and they're not that expensive.
And clamps! I can never have too many clamps. Maybe small bags of sand or shot to use as weights for sheeting.
Otherwise, I think I pretty well have most of what I need stored in the piles of stuff in the garage. I just have to work my way to the area and inventory what's still there, what needs to be replaced, and what needs to be purchased.