Helpful tools that get overlooked/forgotten

[pinkpanda3310]

Originally Posted by bigsteel

(can't wait for the jokes about this)

Did you want a joke about the about the small flexi thingy of yours? For small jobs? I think your on the wrong forum.

Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

Did you want a joke about the about the small flexi thingy of yours? For small jobs? I think your on the wrong forum.

Yeah,but I can reach spots that most on here could Never dream of

[JERRY2KONE]

It all depends on what you consider useful. I have several tools in my toolbox that are not used every day, but are very useful when they are needed. Some of them also come in many different versions or brand names. Here are a few goodies one should not be without.

http://www.garrettwade.com/hd-screw-...et/p/35N07.05/

http://www.garrettwade.com/innovativ...st/p/35N03.03/

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Dremel-400...-3-34/14299568

http://www.tequipment.net/Hakko936-RC-G.html

[pinkpanda3310]

The screw extracter set is a good one Jerry. I have one or two ezy-outs but almost never use them as I opt for the dremel.

Josh did you find that elusive spot with your tool? Gee!

[vader2728]

Patience. My best "tool"...

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

Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

Josh did you find that elusive spot with your tool? Gee!

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

[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.