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Old 11-04-2002 | 04:38 AM
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dave0101
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Default field kit & shop

I'm just curious about setting up shop and field kit. For the second weekend in a row the weather has prevented my first lesson; so I'm focusing some of my energy on getting rigged.

I set up a dedicated bench and added a fluorescent light in the garage for starters. The first thing I realized is I need to have the bench away from the wall to have room for the plane.

From previous interests I have a decent tool selection (pliers, wrenches, Allen wrenches, soldering equip, Multimeter, dremmel tool, drill bits, saws, etc...).

When I bought my plane I walked out with:
- 12 V battery, and slow charger for it
- Hobbico glow plug device with slow charger
- chicken stick
- 12 V fuel pump
- For radio and receiver battery charging all I have is the slow charger that came with the receiver.
- Z-bend tool
- extra fuel line
- extra push rods
- patch material
- extra CA
- Popsicle sticks
- T-pins
- clevises

I'm thinking of getting one of those bench mount magnifying glasses on the rotating arm... I seem to gave gone far sided I notice while putting together my trainer.

I'm thinking about buying a tackle box for all the small stuff, and to keep a set of field tools in it.

I'm sure I'll want a field box, but until I spend a little time at the field and see what others are using, I'm hesitant to jump into that. Any recommendations?

Any comments?

Thanks!