Glyn44 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 hi, Having virtually completely built my first ever balsa and ply model (Red Eagle Glider) I did of course have to purchase a lot of kit to do the job. I just wondered what you guys think is the best/most useful tool you use, apart from a very good vacuum cleaner! I have two which I think are outstanding. 1 Razor Plane 2 Permagrit sanders Over too you....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott finnie Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 1. Stress ball2. McEwan's Special Ale3. No.5 scalpel4. Fine wet sandpaper5. Araldite 90secs6. James Horner's music on loop for inspiration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denis parkinson Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 This:- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 It depends what I'm doing, of course. If I'm working on one of our bicycles then my Campagnolo special tools and my wheel building jig come out ahead of the Permagrit tools But for modelling, apart from the standard hand tools that are indispensable (scalpel, pliers, screwdrivers etc : 1: A plane I bought at a engineering exhibition which takes Stanley knife blades amongst others. It has adapters to plane rebates etc. It's French and called a Rabot Kid 20. It's brilliant and beats my razor plane into a cocked hat. 2. Permagrit sanders, of course. The long (280mm) one is used a lot but I bought the set in a plastic wallet years ago and use them all. 3. My new Axminster band saw. It replaced a rather flimsy Burgess I inherited from my father's workshop back in 1991 when he died. I wish I'd bought it years ago. 4. Lastly, any tool that was my father's from spanners to hammers, to his Wostenholme penknife with its worn from sharpening blades. I think of him every time I use them. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Almost impossible to answer as it depends on the job I'm doing where any tool can be the best at that moment. Permagrit tools, scalpels and Dremel are in constant use when modelling. The "big" item that I'd be lost without is my lathe which is indispensable for so many modelling and other uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Denis - you selling your scroll saw as well Rabot Kid 20? YES! I have one as well!!! Geoff - point (4) I have all my Dad's own stuff from when he was an apprentice, around 1934, and some of those were handed to him. They keep and edge like no other... One of these - so handy... Bench mounted Disc Sander (300mm) Sieg CX1 lathe Makita Flip-Saw Dust extractor- plumbed in to bandsaw, flip-saw and disc sander Edited By Stevo on 08/02/2015 15:37:30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban8 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Without a doubt, my set of Permagrit tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denis parkinson Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Stevo, my other half would go before my saw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben goodfellow 1 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 permagrit and proxxon and dremmel Edited By ben goodfellow 1 on 08/02/2015 16:09:26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 "Stevo, my other half would go before my saw" Paypal ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Plains Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Dammit man! You made me tidy up! I hate tidying up! It has to be my Loxley A1 size cutting mat. The kife too, but many different knives and blades have introduced themselves to the mat, and indeed been hauled over it. I have occasionally relied on the markings to measure out stuff and it accepts continuous mugs of tea and even a dinner plate containing a frighteningly spicy curry on more than a few occasions!!! Edited By Chuck Plains on 08/02/2015 16:15:47 Edited By Chuck Plains on 08/02/2015 16:21:16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hopkin Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 dremmel without doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 It would have to be the kettle, as the box that has the biscuits in is a container, not a tool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Plains Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 oops Edited By Chuck Plains on 08/02/2015 16:49:06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denis parkinson Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Yes Stevo, just make an half decent offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spice Cat Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Posted by Dave Hopkin on 08/02/2015 16:18:34: dremmel without doubt Bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Best tool in my workshop is Me! Me coupled with any other tool and time can make just about anything. If I could find a stockist of another Me I would buy one so I could leave Me to get on with building and I could try to watch the TV I pay for instead of the kids/wife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Chris, are you available for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Me also comes equiped with positioning finger tools, light and heavy duty hand clamps, height adjusting legs and a pair of Mk1 eyeballs. Me is easily maintained too. Lubricated frequently with good coffee Me can continue well into the night at the displeasure of Me's wife! Edited By Chris Barlow on 08/02/2015 17:09:37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Stevo, unfortunately not but Me is available to hire at £28/hr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 My old Sealey band saw...and all my fingers....just Edited By cymaz on 08/02/2015 17:26:02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn44 Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 C'mon guys that's enough! spent £140 quid already. She'll kill me. I need a discrete parcel delivery address, that she won't find. Aay one single out ther that lives in Leicester. Probably would travel 50 miles each way. HELP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert baker Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Well that's a start then, @ £140.00 what you going to purchase for your next tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I have most of the above. Over the years, the secret is, not to say anything, surely but steadily get the lot, and say nothing. SWMBO is blind to most things made of metal. An old acquaintance, a SERIOUS engineer, like managed BIG projects, who also had a home workshop said to me one day as I gazed in awe at the workshop said "never be under engineered Don". And he is right. If you have the tool you can do it , or make the tool and then make it. But patience and cunning is needed to acquire the tools. And acquire brownie points, repair of a gold chain springs to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejay Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 dunno about the best tool but the biggest is......meeee!! seriously to many useful ones to count, bench is that a tool, cant build/mend or do anything without one, dremmel/mini drills i have two one set up with flexi drive permenantly are quite high on the list, as would be my lathe!! lets face it they are all the best when you need them!! chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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