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Post by Jolene on Feb 28, 2018 8:10:29 GMT -8
I would like to know about everyone's tools. What are the basic ones you keep around, what do you think people should have to work on their trailers, and lastly how do you keep your stuff organized? What about "on the road"? What do you have for travel? I have a small tool box with various stuff in it that I need to organize soooo bad! I also have a DeWalt Drill and Saw set that came with a "duffel" bag - guess what *else* has matriculated into that bag? Right...I have no idea either but a LOT of stuff. As of now, I have (of the top of my head here): The DeWalt Drill, with several bit sets to accomodate a range of needs Hex screws specifically for the trailer (#s 8 and 10, 3/4 I use mostly but I have other lengths) WD-40 AP Car grease can Acetone Mineral Spirits Steel Wheels in various sizes and shapes A handheld steel brush Metal snippers A variety of pliers A few wrenches, none of which have been useful on the trailer and Idk where most of them came from Deep penetrating lube Two hydraulic jacks Jack stands Lug wrench I'd like one of those flat tools mobiltec used in his videos to peel the skin appropriately. *I'll come back and finish...gotta go to work*
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 28, 2018 8:49:03 GMT -8
I would like to know about everyone's tools. What are the basic ones you keep around, what do you think people should have to work on their trailers, and lastly how do you keep your stuff organized? What about "on the road"? What do you have for travel? I have a small tool box with various stuff in it that I need to organize soooo bad! I also have a DeWalt Drill and Saw set that came with a "duffel" bag - guess what *else* has matriculated into that bag? Right...I have no idea either but a LOT of stuff. As of now, I have (of the top of my head here): The DeWalt Drill, with several bit sets to accomodate a range of needs Hex screws specifically for the trailer (#s 8 and 10, 3/4 I use mostly but I have other lengths) WD-40 AP Car grease can Acetone Mineral Spirits Steel Wheels in various sizes and shapes A handheld steel brush Metal snippers A variety of pliers A few wrenches, none of which have been useful on the trailer and Idk where most of them came from Deep penetrating lube Two hydraulic jacks Jack stands Lug wrench I'd like one of those flat tools mobiltec used in his videos to peel the skin appropriately. *I'll come back and finish...gotta go to work* Not sure which tool you are talking about. Metal skin? or Paneling? Hmm...
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 28, 2018 8:49:47 GMT -8
I cover all of this in my Live On Line Classes... You might want to think about joining...
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Post by Ten on Feb 28, 2018 9:01:36 GMT -8
One thing I would really like is a shop. This is my shop now: This is the one I want.... And I want this storage area inside, Some of the basic tools, And some specialty tools, like this window removal tool... (I couldn't afford the better quality one.... ) Best tool in the world for removing really really stubborn screws... The tool I always need and can never seem to find,
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Post by bigbill on Feb 28, 2018 9:40:00 GMT -8
Jolene That is a tough question to answer as it all depends on your skill set and storage space and what you plan on doing. Me personally I have a large shop out back with all types of welding equipment, 9 different electric saws. 20 ton press, wood lathe, several different power sanders, metal brake, and 60 years worth of hand tools. This allows me to build an entire unit from scratch. But the average person doesn't need all of that. My suggestion would be a set of wrenches, sockets, screw drivers including clutch head and square plus straight and Phillips, pliers, vise grips and a few different hammers. From there just get what you need as you go along. The more of your project you do yourself the more tools you will buy, also the better your desired result the more tools you will buy. This can be a very expensive hobby if you want or it can be done on a budget. I built complete cars for the last 60 years from the chassis to hand formed steel bodies, plus truck campers, trailers, motor homes, and custom cycles plus boats so I have a huge amount of tools that most people would never acquire. Tool wise I forgot to mention the tire changer, parts washer, glass bead cabinet, sewing machine, and multiple types of floor jacks,plus ladders and walk stands. As my wife says it will all go in the sale some day. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING everybody needs is a positive attitude and a good support system, try to include family or friends in your project to make it more fun. If you enjoy your project it will most likely get finished, if it feels like hard work that you don't like, it probably won't reach completion and will be sold or junked.
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 28, 2018 9:53:36 GMT -8
Garage sales are a great place to pick up cheap tools. And the older they are, the better they were made. Just make sure any electrical or air tools are tested on site before you buy. The Multi-Tool from Harbor Freight is going to be one of the first things you want to purchase. Don't buy a bunch of blades from there though. They are MUCH cheaper on Amazon... www.harborfreight.com/oscillating-multi-tool-62279.html
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Post by Jolene on Feb 28, 2018 10:35:34 GMT -8
Thanks all - bigbill I appreciate knowing 1. Where you work 2. All the equipment you have 3. A list of basics.
Obviously, a lot will "depend" on what you do as a hobbist, flipper, how many years of tools you've acquired, etc. Obviously we'd all like a free garage in which to work, complete with limitless money. I don't want to waste anyone's time here, but for people who are newer, I think it would be valuable to have veterans share what tools *they* think are necessary for working on a vintage trailer. I'd love to have a basic tool list from several members - a list that I could reasonably build from. I know for me there were things I didn't even know existed...like the skin do-dad in mobiltec's video (I plan, by the way, to join a class when I know I can commit the focus...I know you have them, I've looked at them, and thanks for the reminder). I can't find the video where you used the tool - just spent 20 minutes looking for it. And I guess that's an example of why I asked about tools here.
I think everything from WD-40 to specific screws and drivers could be mentioned. Obviously most people are *not* going to be able to drop a ton of money on specialty items - and that's not what I'm looking for here. Even a "where to find them" is unimportant right now - especially if the comment doesn't include the tools you have.
Maybe a better question would be "What are the top 20 tools you think everyone should have to work on their trailer?"
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Post by bigbill on Feb 28, 2018 10:51:22 GMT -8
As mobiltec said above the multi tool is probably the first power tool you should buy. Many tools are available either air or electric powered. I would suggest electric on everything except nailers and staplers those I prefer air powered and they can be run with a small pancake compressor that can be bought from Harbor Freight for less than a hundred dollars also their nailers and staplers are fine for most people. When buying a compressor purchase a constant pressure regulator so you can control the pressure required to operate the tools. You don't want the pressure to increase while the tool isn't running or you won't have control over how the nailers/staplers run.
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 28, 2018 13:44:49 GMT -8
I believe we have a thread just like this in the TOOLS forum... Anyone have the link? NC? Vikx?
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Post by Jolene on Feb 28, 2018 14:31:53 GMT -8
I believe we have a thread just like this in the TOOLS forum... Anyone have the link? NC? Vikx? I can't BELIEVE I missed that forum! I'm sorry I added it here. I'll do a search there.
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Post by vikx on Feb 28, 2018 21:28:13 GMT -8
It's moved and I think this is fine to have two threads like this. Sometimes they get tooo loooooong...
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