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  • obrien
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Nov 2007
    • 1264

    #1

    Tools

    I was just wondering what alot of you guys have for tools that do alot of your own fabrication and boat building. For those that machine their own hardware what do you like to use? What do you guys do to make sure when you are building a new boat from scratch, what do you use to keep everything straight and true?
  • highndry
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2007
    • 664

    #2
    Pliers, hammer, duct tape, bailing wire, bigger hammer.
    Boats don't win races, drivers do.

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    • Dr. Jet
      Fast Electric Addict!
      • Sep 2007
      • 1707

      #3
      If it doesn't move, and it should: Use WD-40
      If it moves, and it shouldn't: Use Duct Tape

      Nothing else is required.

      A nation of sheep breeds a government of wolves

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      • j.m.
        Senior Member
        • Jul 2008
        • 838

        #4
        I use a coping saw, file, and dremel to make my own hardware.

        You can see an exaple of my stuff in the Project: Super Blast thread.

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        • Dr. Jet
          Fast Electric Addict!
          • Sep 2007
          • 1707

          #5
          Seriously though, a good flat building board is important. Next are some X-Acto knives, a razor saw, an assortment of needle files, several sanding blocks, including one that is at least 22” long. Another important item is a good metal straight-edge. 12” minimum, but 24” or 36” wouldn’t hurt. Then you will need some squares (like a carpenter’s square), or at least some 90º triangles. Obviously, you will need an assortment of small wrenches, allen wrenches, and screwdrivers (flat and Phillips).

          As for power tools, the most important is a Dremel tool. Next in line would be a drill press, and then a band or scroll saw.

          For gluing, you need some weights, a lot of blue masking tape, and maybe some small clamps. Steal a roll of waxed paper from the kitchen.

          This will get you started. After you get duct tape and WD-40 of course.
          A nation of sheep breeds a government of wolves

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          • RayR
            @SiestaKey.calm
            • Jun 2007
            • 1518

            #6
            I find this very valuable when building.

            http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=2485

            All the best,

            Ray

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            • egneg
              Fast Electric Addict!
              • Feb 2008
              • 4670

              #7
              Originally posted by RayR
              I find this very valuable when building.

              http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=2485

              All the best,

              Ray
              I use a similar one for the basic shaping and thinning of props. I also find a dremel 4" table saw and a scroll saw very handy to have along with a Xacto saw/miterbox.

              Chuck
              IMPBA 20481S D-12

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              • Dr. Jet
                Fast Electric Addict!
                • Sep 2007
                • 1707

                #8
                Originally posted by RayR
                I find this very valuable when building.

                http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=2485

                All the best,

                Ray
                I agree. I have the slightly larger version of this and I use it all the time. It is a great tool for vaporizing plywood, fiberglass and carbon fiber bits.
                A nation of sheep breeds a government of wolves

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                • calcagno45
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Mar 2008
                  • 1006

                  #9
                  I use this for my sanding:
                  My prop hasn't been wet in a while.

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                  • Dr. Jet
                    Fast Electric Addict!
                    • Sep 2007
                    • 1707

                    #10
                    This is the sander I have. You can get a Chinese copy at Harbor Tools.

                    Shop Sears for appliances, tools, clothing, mattresses & more. Great name brands like Kenmore, Craftsman Tools, Serta, Diehard and many others.
                    A nation of sheep breeds a government of wolves

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                    • Avanti
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • Nov 2007
                      • 1280

                      #11
                      dremel
                      scroll saw
                      assorted squares & straight edges
                      table saw
                      miter saw

                      you know you can come use all my stuff whenever
                      The Manx has been sitting dormant, but I think I finally have my motivation back. I hope to see it float soon.

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                      • obrien
                        Fast Electric Addict!
                        • Nov 2007
                        • 1264

                        #12
                        I know Avanti. I did this to see what others like to use, as well as hopefully to help someone who might be getting started to get an idea for what they might need.

                        you know me, I can never have a big enough work shop or enough tools. lol

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                        • Meniscus
                          Refuse the box exists!
                          • Jul 2008
                          • 3225

                          #13
                          I use various books on various topics.

                          (for weights, LOL)
                          IMPBA: 7-Time FE World Record Holder "Don't think outside the box. Rather, refuse to admit that the box exists in the first place!"

                          MGM Controllers - Giant Power Lipos - ML Boatworks - Wholt's Wire Drives & Struts - Nano-Oil

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                          • j.m.
                            Senior Member
                            • Jul 2008
                            • 838

                            #14
                            Sometimes my teeth work great when I have a lot of wood to remove.

                            They seem to work faster for me than the bandsaw in shop class.

                            Super robot beaver action. It's my special talent.

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                            • Meniscus
                              Refuse the box exists!
                              • Jul 2008
                              • 3225

                              #15
                              (looking for a picture of j.m...)
                              IMPBA: 7-Time FE World Record Holder "Don't think outside the box. Rather, refuse to admit that the box exists in the first place!"

                              MGM Controllers - Giant Power Lipos - ML Boatworks - Wholt's Wire Drives & Struts - Nano-Oil

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