Helpful tools that get overlooked/forgotten

[_paralyzed_]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Is that why you gag so much?

no, it's the smell.

[bruce750i]

Originally Posted by TexasSP

The little traxxas T wrench that comes in there RTR's is one of my favorites. I use it quite often on all my vehicles.

I use that one a lot too TexasSP, I also super glued a short 2mm hex driver in one of seldom used stubby holes on the side. It works great for pinion grubs.

Alcohol swab pads obviously work great for prep cleaning for stickers and Velcro application, also wipes permanent marker off the peel and paint mask and a great antiseptic wipe for injuries.

MR.CLEAN® MAGIC ERASER® ORIGINAL These work good (with some elbow grease) for cleaning the black asphalt smudges off of r/c bodies after sliding for hundredths of feet on their roof.

HobbyKing Velcro by the meter I use it to mount ESC, Rx, UBEC, Cameras and GPS units. Too bad it only comes in blue.

Although, I don't see you using most these items a whole lot at the track they have been handy r/c supplies for me.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

no, it's the smell.

Too beefy, huh...

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Too beefy, huh...

Unlike dogs linc, Harold hates peanut butter and beef...

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by bigsteel

Unlike dogs linc, Harold hates peanut butter and beef...

I meant beefy cause I am a beefcake!!! Now get in the kitchen and make me some pie!!!

Harold would have to tie a pork chop around his neck to get a dog to play with him. Even peanut butter will not work for him. last time he tried he got the dogs tail under his right wheel and the dog bit down...

[pinkpanda3310]

Originally Posted by vader2728

Patience. My best "tool"...

I exercise patience but it's more of a 'have to' wait for parts.

Originally Posted by TexasSP

The little traxxas T wrench that comes in there RTR's is one of my favorites. I use it quite often on all my vehicles.

Me three

Originally Posted by E-Revonut

I also always have a chunk of 2x4 laying around, I have a couple holes drilled in it for holding bullets upright while soldering, I do all my soldering on or over it to prevent burning my work bench. It also doubles as a car stand for my carpet car, it has been very useful many times in many different ways.

I use a saw stool too.

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Too beefy, huh...

I think he's referring to previous activities. Must smell like $h1t.

Originally Posted by bigsteel

I really need to pick up an extractor set,with how many rounded out allens my 5B has I'm bound to need one soon



After about 20 mins of mindlessly fumbling around I managed to get it

You could use the dremel to cut slots in the screw head and use a flat head screwdriver if you think it's going to strip.

It took you 20mins!? I would have lost interest by then.


If I'm doing a lot of cutting with the dremel I will often use a 4" grinder to do the bulk of the work. Along with that - a file and sandpaper. Tappers for threading and rethreading holes. Calipers.

Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

It took you 20mins!? I would have lost interest by then.

Nah,it took a double dose but linc was good and passed out. He should check for pills in the next pie I make him.

[florianz]

double sided sticky tape, the heavy duty stuff. I've mounted rx, esc with it. the esc is right on the chassis, for a low cog. never caused any problems.

these screw removers are great, surprisingly it works:
http://www.conrad.de/ce/de/product/8...AUSDREHER-SATZ

a small gas lighter to get screws removed, which are secured with loctite
http://www.conrad.de/ce/de/product/8...archDetail=005

gripping pliers are always good to have.

[JERRY2KONE]

VELCRO is a must have.

I also use a small propane torch for doing hot work like shrinkwrap stuff.

A small drill press is also a nice tool to have around the shop.