Dick Axtell
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 posted on 19/8/03 at 09:07 AM |
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Useful/Recommended Tools
Hey ChrisW,
Here's one subject area not catered for.
Surely all the combined expertise of this group (grope?) of builders must have a whole catalogue of fave & highly-regarded tools? Could we start
such a section?
The Mig welder is almost an essential, and has been the subject of much discussion elsewhere on this list; David Jenkins has contributed via his
website, others (Rorty, Rob Lane etc.) have also added their views, and I anticipate plenty of feedback from Steve Gusterson.
Waddya got?
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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ned
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| posted on 19/8/03 at 09:28 AM |
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A section along the lines of:
"Tools, Equipment & Jigs - what to use and how to use it"
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Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 19/8/03 at 11:39 AM |
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Hey Dick, whatcha trying to say!
 
Its quite suprising really how little equipment you can get by with to build a car, and in how small and crappy a space too!
Especially when you make things hard for yourself by deviating from 'book' as much as I have.
I recon, after the mig, the second most useful tool is an angle grinder. The 115mm ones are great for general work, and I recommend a 230mm one also
for serious cutting work. The larger one it way too much of a beast for general work.
I have bought a fair few tools - like a circular saw - which have been great for making up wooden formers for GRP moulds, but I wouldnt call it
essential.
A non-tool, but VERY esential item is a covered heated work area - unless you want to build outside on 10 nice days a year!
atb
steve
quote:
Originally posted by Dick Axtell
Hey ChrisW,
Here's one subject area not catered for.
Surely all the combined expertise of this group (grope?) of builders must have a whole catalogue of fave & highly-regarded tools? Could we start
such a section?
The Mig welder is almost an essential, and has been the subject of much discussion elsewhere on this list; David Jenkins has contributed via his
website, others (Rorty, Rob Lane etc.) have also added their views, and I anticipate plenty of feedback from Steve Gusterson.
Waddya got?
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Alan B
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| posted on 19/8/03 at 11:48 AM |
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Digital camera...
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 19/8/03 at 12:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Alan B
Digital camera...
Yeah......in due course!! I wouldn't show anybody the state of my lock-up, until it's had a major clear-up. I focus only on the detail,
for now.
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 19/8/03 at 12:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stephen_gusterson
Hey Dick, whatcha trying to say!
A non-tool, but VERY esential item is a covered heated work area...
Heated????? Only when I lose my rag!!! (Usually at my own stupidity). Otherwise I shall have to wear the thermals for winter work.
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 19/8/03 at 12:44 PM |
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when I say heater, I mean a 2kw fan hearter fighting a throu draft in a garage. Slightly above freezing may be a better term!
Tools I dont have : A pillar drill, a bench, a decent vice, or any machining equipment.
atb
steve
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Alan B
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| posted on 19/8/03 at 12:51 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Dick Axtell
quote:
Originally posted by Alan B
Digital camera...
Yeah......in due course!! I wouldn't show anybody the state of my lock-up, until it's had a major clear-up. I focus only on the detail,
for now.
Actually Dick I meant it more of a build up aid rather than a showing off tool.
I have taken thousands of pictures which I can then view in the comfort of my house.....then make design and planning decisions accordingly....
The equivalent of stood in the garage just staring....
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leto
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| posted on 19/8/03 at 02:25 PM |
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This contraption is made up of parts from a cheep angel grinder stand an two tile cutters. It can do long and straight cuts. Almost all pipes on the
frame we are building has been cut with it.
I would prefer a band saw but don't have the budget.
Cheers Leif
[Edited on 19/8/03 by leto]
[Edited on 19/8/03 by leto]
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JoelP
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| posted on 19/8/03 at 03:45 PM |
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I spent 10x on tools what i spent on the car so far, and i'd probably swap it all for a double garage, with lights and power sockets....
undoubtedly this is the most useful asset!
Just have to wait til the mansions finished...!
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Stu16v
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| posted on 19/8/03 at 04:05 PM |
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Stella.....
Dont just build it.....make it!
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Alan B
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| posted on 19/8/03 at 04:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Stu16v
Stella.....
Legal or jailbait?........
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 19/8/03 at 06:23 PM |
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I was thinking more
artois.
BTW Alan.
thats a beer. You dont seem to have beer in USA if budweiser is an example.
[Edited on 19/8/03 by stephen_gusterson]
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Alan B
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| posted on 19/8/03 at 06:39 PM |
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Erm...yeah Steve...I know what Stella is..
We can actually get draught Boddingtons here........now that IS beer....
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 19/8/03 at 06:40 PM |
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I want a DC Inverter TIG welder, I don't really need it, I can manage without it, it will cost about £250, plus cylinder rental, BUT I WANT
ONE!!!!
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Stu16v
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| posted on 19/8/03 at 07:21 PM |
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Thanks for clarifying that Steve, I did mean the beer...
Alan, I trust my little 'secret' is safe with you....
Dont just build it.....make it!
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 20/8/03 at 08:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stephen_gusterson
Tools I dont have : ...a bench, a decent vice,...
You some kind of masochist?
In my lock-up there was a bench (now buried under loadsa bits & crap), and an indispensible vice. That's a minimum
requirement.
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 20/8/03 at 10:14 PM |
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I make do.
I have a bench at work with a good vice on it.
At home, I have a tiny vice, varous G clamps, 2 workmate thingys and a metal frame from an industrial conveyor that serves as a surface to hit / bend
/ clamp things to.
atb
steve
quote:
Originally posted by Dick Axtell
quote:
Originally posted by stephen_gusterson
Tools I dont have : ...a bench, a decent vice,...
You some kind of masochist?
In my lock-up there was a bench (now buried under loadsa bits & crap), and an indispensible vice. That's a minimum
requirement.
[Edited on 20/8/03 by stephen_gusterson]
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eddie
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| posted on 21/8/03 at 10:57 PM |
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a quality cigarette lighter, such as those offered by zippo, they even make them with a snap-on logo if you dont see it as a 'real'
tool...
personally i favor my jack daniels one given to me by my wife before a short 'buisness trip' to kuwait in january
Please feel free in advance to: correct, update, ridicule or laugh and point at any comments made by myself in this post....
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kingr
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| posted on 27/8/03 at 09:26 AM |
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Well, being lucky enough to have a double garage with power and light, but no heating, I can't imagine how cramped it must be to build a car in
a single garage. Essential tool - clamps, lots and lots of clamps and the biggest socket extension you can lay your hands on.
Kingr
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sgraber
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| posted on 29/8/03 at 03:08 AM |
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So far my entire car has been built with a sawzall, a mig welder, a 4" angle grinder, a tape measure and lately a bandsaw (indespensable
really). Some misc hand tools including a metric socket set are required to disassemble the donor vehicle.
A quick drive around the neighborhood will probably be enough to disassemble the car that's taking shape in my garage! Maybe should'a
gotten a bigger mig welder!
No heater required for my garage, but I will take an air conditioner thanks! It's still well over 100f out there....
Steve Graber
http://www.grabercars.com/
"Quickness through lightness"
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