tools

[scottyd]

what are the basic things ill need to make things? im thinking a welder, a torch, a vice, a grinder, a saw,a hammer, a drill,and clamps? anything else thats neccisary?

[cope]

Scotty, there are numerous tools you will need/want. You didn't mention layout/measurement tools; you need a couple of squares. A framing square, combination square for starters. You also need a level and tape measure. Assorted hand tools are a must depending upon what you are fabricating. Let some others chime in here too.

[Guest]

Chop saw, drill press with assorted drills...tap & die set maybe....two or three grinders...saw horses...weld table...chalk line....single jack...ear plugs and safety glasses....pry bar...magnets are handy...corner clamps are good too. There;s more...c'mon, guys....what else?

[Main]

what are the basic things ill need to make things? im thinking a welder, a torch, a vice, a grinder, a saw,a hammer, a drill,and clamps? anything else thats neccisary?

Ingenuity.

[cope]

Originally posted by Rocky D
Chop saw, drill press with assorted drills...tap & die set maybe....two or three grinders...saw horses...weld table...chalk line....single jack...ear plugs and safety glasses....pry bar...magnets are handy...corner clamps are good too. There;s more...c'mon, guys....what else?

Rocky, last time I inventoried my garage (1990) there was over $70,000.00 worth of tools. Given inflation, I don't want to think what they're worth today. If my wife sees this she may do me in for my shop. If we tell him everything he needs/wants, we will scare him off.

[Franz]

Too many when you're loading the truck for the job,
Too few when you're doing the job,
WAY too many when you have to pick them up at the end of the day,
Less than you left the shop with when you head back,
Plenty of nice new ones every time you're at the supply house,
especially those that will "pay for themselves in 1 job"
Tools that sprout legs and walk off by themselves,
and the tools that bury themsleves in the mud.
Yup, a machine, a torch, a vise, a hammer and a few pair of vise grips will get you started down the never ending road, but it's more fun than just about anything else, except a good dog, and at the auction after you die, people will walk around asking
"what the **** did this guy do?" and your buddys will be saying
"I didn't know he had one of those".
I don't even want to think about what's on the inventory that I can't find, or what the total dollar figure was. That's all on the computer someplace, and I'm scared to look.

[Bob]

TIME

[Al T.]

Take a continuing education course, you'll see and use tools and learn how to use them safely. Then you'll know what tools you'll need.

[Scott V]

Scottyd

I got the best Idea,just move next to cope,and borrow his! He's got too many anyway.

[cope]

Re: Scottyd

Originally posted by Scott V
I got the best Idea,just move next to cope,and borrow his! He's got too many anyway.

Good idea, the house next door is for sale. But I quit loaning tools a few years ago. Several pair of vise-grips never made it back home. Still have no idea who borrowed my hydraulic rivet gun and failed to return it, and probably never will. Now I have to keep my tool box locked or my 2 1/2 year old grandson will cart everything off.

[pontiac]

what are the basic things ill need to make things? im thinking a welder, a torch, a vice, a grinder, a saw,a hammer, a drill,and clamps? anything else thats neccisary?

It's a good start..
layout tools would be good.. A framing square and a tape measure at a minimum.

For Grinders I'd get a 4" angle and a nice bench grinder..
As always.. if you can afford it go for the better built power tools with more power..

Also there's nothing wrong with buying used tools.. Some of the best stuff I own is older than I am

With that out of the way you can start making the other stuff you need like tables and stands.

You can never have to many tools..
If you have to borrow or rent a tool more than once you should really own one

[Sberry]

Get a 4 1/2 inch grinder instead of a 4 inch though.

[gnewby]

Scottyd

I have often found a good asortment of files to come in handy. Round tapered, flat, and half round.

[Scott V]

I know one!

Get a decent belt,and disc sander.I should of bought that tool first.Here is the one I bought.Get the slower speed so you can use it on wood also.It's almost the same as a Jet model that cost way more.Same factory.(Taiwan)Pretty good quality tool.

Aaron,I will take the fifth on your question,because you already know.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/item.cfm?itemnumber=G1276&site=grizzly

[Arc Burn]

I'll second the 4 1/2 inch grinder over the 4",doesn't seem like much difference but you can tell when you run them.I also prefer a 7" grinder over a 9",much easier to handle if your gonna run it for any length of time.You can NEVER have to many C-clamps,soapstone to write on steel with,a designated spot to put your scraps when your done playin,other wise you end up with crap all over your shop!