Yes, I would agree with Frank that those would be the minimum. I have become VERY fond of my bench grinder and dremel. Never really used the bench grinder until I started building tanks. Access to a table saw would be a huge time saver. If you don't have one, someone near you might. I would add one more "essential" to his list...sandpaper and sanding block.
Derek T065 On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 9:49 AM, Frank Pittelli <[email protected]>wrote: > > [email protected] wrote: > > I've been a member of the group for awhile and I think I've decided > > to build myself a tank. Probably a kv-1. My question would be what is > > the minimum set of tools I'd need to pull this off? > > Hmmm ... very interesting question. I know a guy who once built an R/C > combat warship with only cutting knifes and hacksaw blades (not even a > hacksaw frame) because he was on a ship at the time. In my early hobby > days, I also built quite a few things without many tools. So, here's > what I think is "minimal": > > - Jigsaw or hand saw > - Drill (power or hand) > - Hammer > - Screwdriver > - Pencil > - Yardstick > - Adjustable wrench > - Pliers > - Bastard file or rasp > > I think those tools (all easily purchased at a flea market or yard sale) > are sufficient to build not only a tank, but also lots of other > projects. Granted, with only those tools lots of things will take > longer and you'll have to be ingenious with some of your building > techniques, but that's part of the challenge of saving money. > > Frank P. > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
