Hi
Sorry for all the questions guys, but planning on a trip to machine mart sunday to pick up some of the tools I need. I have spanners and a drill and bits etc, but what else do I need, does anyone have a list and relevant sizes/ I guess I will need a riviter, but is it best to get a special one?
apreciate any advice - I have also been looing at car builder sollutions site, some nice things on there, anyone used them any good?
thanks
James

The belt/disc sander is usefull for finishing the angles of chassis members

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The belt/disc sander is usefull for finishing the angles of chassis members

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roll cab chest, it keeps everything tidy

Tommy

Thanks for the list, in terms of rivets will I need the countersunk and round headed ones in all different sizes?
Thanks
J

You won't need all different dizes and you don't need countersunk onesmm
4.8mm and 3.2mm are more common than 5mm and 3mm because they have imperial equivelants and so this makes them cheaper, but then you need drill bits to suit them - do not skimp on drill bits, buy three very good bits in the 3.2mm size!

I would also suggest getting a socket set. If it's your first one then a half decent 3/8 set will be perfect for you.

You may also need a torque wrench.

Steve

I'ev used a few countersunk rivets here and there but only because I had some. One of my riveters came with a small assortment of different sizes, and MK gave me a big bag of rivets with the kit. I haven't had to buy any more...

Actually that's a lie, I think I bought another bag of 4.8mm flange rivets

Machine mart branches are closed tomorrow, but for some reason the Burton, Warrington and Lincoln stores ARE open..

i got a seally standard type rivet puller, and even on 4.8/5.0 it's not that bad, and for the amount of rivets i couldn't justify the cost of lazy toungs, that will only do the easy acess rivits

if you are building the chassis yourself then a must is a good set of clamps and a pair of magnetic 90/45 deg clamps
cheers les g

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Machine mart branches are closed tomorrow, but for some reason the Burton, Warrington and Lincoln stores ARE open..

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Thanks, I am buying the chassis from MK but could advice.. thanks
J

The most handy tool I've had is a dremel type sander thingy. B+Q normally do them for around a tenner with loads of bits, thats all I got. Best to go for one with a lead as they have more torque than a battery one.

as a riveter and rivnut tool I've found you can't beat this
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Yep, those are quite nice ones, cost about £50 from what I remember. They are a bit akward for some areas but are really nice.

if you want to use large pop rivets thats 4.75 3/16 up wards you will need a set of lazy tounges .as your pop pliers will break in the end or you will look like pop eye if you choose to use smaller die rivets 4mm and below dont forget to pitch in more rivets set of deviders comes in handy good steel rule marker pens soldering iorn try some of the sunday tool markets some of the stuff is crap but there are some bargins you will be suprised

A spring loaded centre punch,
a de-burring tool (looks like a pen with a curved blade on the end)
1/2" socket drive Battery drill adapter (laser and draper do them)

cheers

s

A small bench grinder also comes in extremely handy for sharpening drill bits and other stuff.

Phil

defnatly buy a dremel as mark advised,I'd be lost without it

Yep with the dremmel. Also buy a genuine one rather than the cheapo diy store copies. I've been through 3 diy copies but the dremmel is going well. Much cheaper in the long run.