Ideal things for a workshop/area

[rustlervxl4life]

what would I need for a workshop/area setup. I need to accompanie space for my rusty p4de and bandit and summit?! What other basic things do i need? Important printouts, tools etc

[mamba max1]

You will find that a bench press, a drill press, and a large assortment of drill bits will be invaluable.

[NewbieToTraxxas]

A small vise

[Double G]

Hex drivers and nut wrenches.

[TAT2]

A Dremel is a necessity.

[kwe]

Hex drivers and nut wrenches.

A Dremel is a necessity.

Tool box or tackle box for organizing parts.
Speaker system for musical entertainment.

[rustlervxl4life]

lololol "speaker system for entertainment" !!!! ROFL

[pavmentsurfer]

Man, I wouldn't put most of these into the "necessity" categories.

A good set of hex wrenches are something everyone should have no matter where they work on their stuff. Good lighting is a good idea. Some sort of mat or towel to stop bolts and stuff from rolling around.

I like to have some pegboard with an assortment of hangers to keep my tools and parts organized. A couple larger bins for bigger parts and stuff is a good plan too.

I think a dremel is a must have item. I use mine nearly every time I work on my trucks. Ive got a whole charging setup on my bench including a laptop and monitor. Its handy as I keep all the electronic manuals for my stuff stored on it for quick reference, but its not necessary. Keeping your manuals in a file folder near or under your bench will give you quick access when you need them.

In terms of necessities, by definition they would only be what you NEED to work on your trucks. All the extra stuff you WANT but don't NEED doesnt count. But as many have alluded to... the extras sure make working on your stuff easier and more enjoyable.

[rustlervxl4life]

Man, I wouldn't put most of these into the "necessity" categories.

A good set of hex wrenches are something everyone should have no matter where they work on their stuff. Good lighting is a good idea. Some sort of mat or towel to stop bolts and stuff from rolling around.

I like to have some pegboard with an assortment of hangers to keep my tools and parts organized. A couple larger bins for bigger parts and stuff is a good plan too.

I think a dremel is a must have item. I use mine nearly every time I work on my trucks. Ive got a whole charging setup on my bench including a laptop and monitor. Its handy as I keep all the electronic manuals for my stuff stored on it for quick reference, but its not necessary. Keeping your manuals in a file folder near or under your bench will give you quick access when you need them.

In terms of necessities, by definition they would only be what you NEED to work on your trucks. All the extra stuff you WANT but don't NEED doesnt count. But as many have alluded to... the extras sure make working on your stuff easier and more enjoyable.

Someone has a big brain bulging with ideas! Your a genius

[pavmentsurfer]

Its ALOT messier now... but you get he idea.

[The VXL]

..... Wish my garage didn't have a large hole in the roof..

could have made a decent workshop out of it

[AbSoLooT1]

A small vise

Found the best one at Lowes. Black, and mounts very strongly to the table. Compressor, and These tools as recently seen... Also, a charging station is nice, air compressor, and oh ya.. A dremel is a MUSSSTT. I got one at harbor freight for ten bucks! Since then I have an impressive collection of Dremel brand bits, that just two cost more than the little generic Harbor freight Dremel ive used so much, and been such a champ for me! Ive been waiting for it to go out, to get an actual 'dremel" but man has it been strong. Especially for ten bucks on sale.

Also, if U can ... Soldering Iron, and mount.... Voltage meter, proper hobby tools, and these thangs. Than it all can be mounted on Peg Boards.

Oh and a Digital Caliper!





Helping Hands are cool Got these for coupel bucks... Likely I wont use em that much.

[AbSoLooT1]

Oh, Also... This tool. Shock shaft tool.. One of those things that when u have, u wonder how u ever lived without it. The vice is the same. The Dremel... ONe of those things I wouldnt have imagined in the first place. I couldnt dream of counting how many times Ive used it in my hobby..



OH! and a must have.... Hobby(xacto) Knife. In the middle above my wrenches is a Racers Edge one, that works really well, and is almost dangerous how sharp the blade is. Love it!





Little set of Pliars...


And when ya pass by one, Pick up a good cutting mat.



Speaking of Mats, they have nice RC pit mats sold by several companies.. I like em, but they are not a "must" But nice to have. I have a Proline one shown in the pics.

[NewbieToTraxxas]

Oh, Also... This tool. Shock shaft tool.. One of those things that when u have, u wonder how u ever lived without it. The vice is the same. The Dremel... ONe of those things I wouldnt have imagined in the first place. I couldnt dream of counting how many times Ive used it in my hobby..
OH! and a must have.... Hobby(xacto) Knife. In the middle above my wrenches is a Racers Edge one, that works really well, and is almost dangerous how sharp the blade is. Love it!
Little set of Pliars...
And when ya pass by one, Pick up a good cutting mat.
Speaking of Mats, they have nice RC pit mats sold by several companies.. I like em, but they are not a "must" But nice to have. I have a Proline one shown in the pics.

Yep Hf Tools rocks! I recognize a lot there....

[snowslider]

A soldering iron is VERY handy!

[SRTracer121]

if i had a drill press, a lathe, and a good flex shaft rotary tool i could build ANYTHING.




i could build a tank...

...a 747


...a coat rack

[bazookamaxx]

the flex shaft for the dremel

[SRTracer121]

dremal aint that great. used to be but the quality aint there anymore.

you want the best you gotta drop some $$$

http://www.foredom.net/

[Dknuckles]

My fav tool is my Dremel 4000 and all it's accessories. It's helped me create some awesome derby cars and assist with other projects. My next fav tool is my lock to keep the wife and kids out!

[rustlervxl4life]

Pics??????? Of what I need , prices , UK links and pics of your work areas

[rustlervxl4life]

Has any one got a master grip rotary tool??

[rustlervxl4life]

Someone answer my question

[Emaxx2.0]

A pit crew is definitely a must LOL. Soldering station is a must.

[rustlervxl4life]

A pit crew is definitely a must LOL. Soldering station is a must.

lol . i already have a soldering iron but not a station.


Has any one actually got a station, what does it actually look like??

[NewbieToTraxxas]

lol . i already have a soldering iron but not a station.


Has any one actually got a station, what does it actually look like??

This is what I use. Doubles as helping hands

[rustlervxl4life]

YAY! I got helping hands yesterday. They don't serve a purpose yet

[Emaxx2.0]

Seriously a computer and.printer and a TV and xbox/directtv

[rustlervxl4life]

already have all that

[minirevobasher]

Dremel is a must have. Good set of hex wrenches. And of course i killer stereo system!

[rustlervxl4life]

I have a bose system so that really comes under killer stereo if not better. And i have a mastergrip tool like dremel.

[rustlervxl4life]

Can someone generously ,and for my sake, plz compile a detailed list on what I need? You know I aint the brightest bulb out there. You guys are the bright ones!

[Emaxx2.0]

You need metric tools hex driver and nut driver. Don't get cheap tools. A drill, dremal and soldering gun station. Refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, fan, TV and/or cable game consule whatever. Computer and printer is a must. Alot of lighting but go with a bright LED setup b/c they give off zero heat. You'll need a good power supply for your charger. VICE GRIPS and electrical tape. The most important is a Pad Lock on the Door so no one can get in.

[rustlervxl4life]

You need metric tools hex driver and nut driver. Don't get cheap tools. A drill, dremal and soldering gun station. Refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, fan, TV and/or cable game consule whatever. Computer and printer is a must. Alot of lighting but go with a bright LED setup b/c they give off zero heat. You'll need a good power supply for your charger. VICE GRIPS and electrical tape. The most important is a Pad Lock on the Door so no one can get in.

Thanks for compiling a list but I seriously don't need food related products in a work shop. Thanks for the other stuff I have all the stuff except hex and nut drivers and vice grips. And a question for dad2xmj do you think a workshop can be setup in a bedroom??

[rustlervxl4life]

Ordered a hex driver set 1.5-3.0mm.

[rjm2519]

I bought a traxxas starter tool kit made by dynamite from ebay, best $16 I have spend.

[bazookamaxx]

Someone has a big brain bulging with ideas! Your a genius

you're you're not

[bazookamaxx]

I bought a traxxas starter tool kit made by dynamite from ebay, best $16 I have spend.

spent fyi

[rustlervxl4life]

you're you're not

What do you mean?

[rustlervxl4life]

I bought a traxxas starter tool kit made by dynamite from ebay, best $16 I have spend.

Oh yeh i have a dynamite hex driver kit for my summit it is a star buy

[revomaxx2223]

definately a dremel!