R/C workbench/station...updated 01/29/07
 

I’m planning on building a Workbench to work on my current R/C car and for any new cars I might acquire. While I have a general idea of what I want to do, I thought it would be a good idea to get some input from all you more experienced folks. With that said, looking back at your first or current R/C car kit build, what would have been some nice things to have available to you? Any feedback would be great. Thanks

TxRR[sm=bananahead.gif]

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spend the money on a GOOD set of hex drivers. Aside from batteries and fuel, your tools are the most important part of the hobby!

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Thanks, that was one of the first things I thought of and my tools will be here tomorrow

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a computer with internet access. Not necessary but its what I want for my work bench. I agree with tools. also, if this is your first build ever, perhaps the phone number of someone with more experience. if your doing any soldering don't cheap out on the iron either. it doesn't have to be the hundred dollar one with adjustable voltage and a dating service, but not the 7 dollar one either. about 20 bucjs ought to do you some good.

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try to have drawers or storage containers that are tough enough to endure rc abuse, but are light enough and removable to take somewhere like the local track or a bash location.

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Compressor, power supply, dremel and lots and lots of storage...

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i got a dremel on saturday, and its is THE BEST TOOL EVER MADE. multi purpose, small and light. i have the extension cord with the pen end on it, this is essential for comfort and reaching places with the dremel.

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this is part of my orignial idea to include an airbrush

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Full set of screw drivers
Full set of mini wrenches
Full set of hex drivers
Mini Cordless drill or electric screwdriver
Drill bit set
Dremel and bits
Lube
Mini vise
Car stand
Comfortable chair
Removable storage unit that fits all necesary tools
Adjustable soldering iron
Third hand tool
Heatshrink tubing
Air compressor
Heavy duty power supply
Digital charger
Multimeter
Writing utensil
Thin tip sharpie
Plasti-dip
Stanley Knife
CA glue
Stereo
Mini fridge

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nice list, that shopuld about cover it

by the way, you forgot "Beer" for the fridge.

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I would have to agree.......that about covers it. Thanks for the ideas everyone...............peace

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Add a light and a magnifying glass, thats about all I can think of.

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3 spare cars to work on. LOL

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Your all missing one very important thing...

Exacto Knife

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Good catch, I also like the 3 extra car idea.............

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Stanley knife, almost the same thing.

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I have:

2 rooms, house and garage
2 workbenches and one table
hex drivers
3 small toolboxed with small parts storage
hanging bins
pegboard
filing cabnet
place to hand instuctions, etc.
4 lights per workspace
dremel with extension/cord attachment
air compressor
air brush
various pliers
various screwdrivers
hammers
multimeter
starting accesories
tool sets (craftsman, etc)
sharpies and pencils
rulers
squares
calipers
stool or fold up chair
radio
hardware, misc
tool stand
clamps
vise
aligator clips for a clamp, or to give me an extra hand
soldering gun/iron
torch
x-acto
magnets
lots of other stuff......


and an unlimited supply of slurpees, soda, beer, and junkfood.:D

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tis handy to have a computer with the internet nearby ;)

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I would place magnet strips along the bench so if you drop any parts they wolnt get lost.

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Good idea I just built my workbench out in the shed. Think I might run out and get some magnetic strip and put them on it; I'm constatly loosing small screws among other things [:o]

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I would have to agree, I like this idea. Firefighter7, any chance you could post some pics of your workbench, it would be great to see what you came up with.

Thanks TxRR[sm=75_75.gif]

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anyone have anything else..............

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a workbench, like a black and decker workmate is always handy if noone else said it, and a good light

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I agree!! Even with big roll away full of tools there is always something that I need. I do have a beer fridge though, it is the stickered box under the truck bench. I would also include a stereo and a TV if you have room. I just moved a few months ago and set up my garage. My new setup is MUCH nicer than my old one. Here is a recent pic. Good luck and have fun!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...cGarage001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...cGarage006.jpg

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here's a pic of mine. little tight all stuffed in the corner but it's warmer in here than out in the shed