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?
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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 wolvesComment
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I find this very valuable when building.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=2485
All the best,
RayComment
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I find this very valuable when building.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=2485
All the best,
Ray
ChuckIMPBA 20481S D-12Comment
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I find this very valuable when building.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=2485
All the best,
RayA nation of sheep breeds a government of wolvesComment
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My prop hasn't been wet in a while.Comment
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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. lolComment
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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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(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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