Tools For Newbies For Custom Builds or Restorations

[Crazy Horse]

Wanna build your own custom bicycle or just restore an old classic check out this tool list for your home shop!

Suggested tools for Newbies, for custom builds or restorations!

I just wanted to post a list of tools to help others get started making there own bikes or working on their own bikes. I had no tools when I started so I had to do a lot of shopping and this list is a lot of what I picked up. You may or may not need these tools to make a bike but all will help in some way.

Do not feel like you need all these tools to start you really do not! you just need a couple of tools like a good Angle Grinder and a Welder! but more tools never hurt anyone!

Safety comes first I would not skip anything in this list!

[Safety]

* Safety Goggle/Face Shield
* Work Gloves
* Welding Helmet (Auto-Darkening is a plus)
* Welding Gloves
* Ear Protection for high noise


Basic things you will need for your Angle Grinder. Many people recommend having more then one Angle Grinder so you will not have to keep changing your discs all the time. If you can pick them up cheap I would get at lest two.

[Angle Grinder]

* Heavy Duty 4-1/2" Angle Grinder
* Grinding Wheels for Metal
* Cut-off Wheels for Metal
* 60 Grit Flap Discs


A good drill helps to drill all them holes you will need!

[Drill]

* 1/2" Heavy Duty Drill
* Drill Bits for metal up to 1/2 inch


you will need to pick a welder based on how you want to weld there are so many options out there I recommend searching the forums for more information on welding before you go out and buy one.

[Welder]

* 90 Amp Flux Wire Welder / Chicago Electric brand from HFT about $150.00 (Welder is your choice look around the forums for more information) you can purchase the gas conversion kit for this welder from Lincoln Welder
* Welding Helmet (Auto-Darkening is a plus)
* Welding Gloves
* Straight Chipping Hammer
* Wire Stainless Steel Brush
* 6013 Welding Rod (If using a stick welder)


Bike tools to help you take a part bikes and put them back together.


[Bike Tools]

* Spoke Wrench
* Chain Tool
* Tire Levers
* Crank Tool
* Cassette Tool
* Head Tube Reamer
* Integrated Head Tube Reamer Complete
* Bottom Bracket Threader 'Professional' English or Metric thread
* Bottom Bracket Thread Clearing Tool. English Thread
* Bottom Bracket Shell Facer
* Steerer Thread Clearing Tool with Die
* Cobra Steering Column Thread Cutting Tool
* Stainless Spoke Cutting Tool including head
* Cobra Seat Post Tube Reamer
* Seat Tube Reamer and Handles
* Crank Repair Reamer
* Folding Wheel Building Stand
* Headset Press
* Gear Hanger Alignment Tool
* Drop Out Alignment Tool
* Wheel Dishing Tool
* Frame Alignment Tool
* Head Cup Remover
* Crown Ball Race Remover
* Cobra Tool for fitting Crown Ball Race
* Cobra Threadless Nut Setter for Aheadset
* Fork Cutter Saw Guide
* Workshop Chain Breaker Adjustable. Suitable for UG, HG, HP, 3/16 & 3/8" BMX/Freestyle.
* Rear Stay Opening Pliers
* Cobra Cotterless Crank Spanner
* Cobra Pedal Box End Spanner
* Headset Spanner Heavy Duty Pressed
* Cobra Professional Tool for Cartridge Bottom Brackets
* Lockring Wrench
* Adjustable Peg Spanner
* Tire Levers
* Rubber Hammer
* Letter Punches
* Figure / Number Punches
* Precision Pocket Vernier Gauge
* Cobra Professional Tool for Installation & Removal of Shimano and other Cartridge Bottom Brackets
* Cobra Crank Extractor for Shimano
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Other tools all optional but they all have there uses.

[Other Tools] (Optional)

* Adjustable Wrenchs
* Metric/SAE Wrench Sets
* Ratchet Set
* Screw Drivers
* Hex Wrench Set
* Ball Pen Hammers
* Hacksaw
* 4" Swivel Vice or larger
* Vice Grips
* Clamps
* Round Metal File
* Tape Measure
* Muli-Square
* Angle Square
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I hope someone finds this helpful.
Peace Crazy Horse!

Thanks to all the people who have helped & continue to help me figure out what I would need!

[Steve M]

The number one tool that you need is the "search" bar above.

Very complete list!
Don't forget to use quotations "to be more specific" when you search.
Steve M.

[camlifter]

do you have any links to where you got the bicycle tools

[RedB66]

Originally Posted by camlifter

do you have any links to where you got the bicycle tools

Park tools specializes in bicycle tools.
Park Tool Website

Retailer.
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/brand/?191&p=1

[Crazy Horse]

Originally Posted by camlifter

do you have any links to where you got the bicycle tools

Sorry about that I should have posted those links,
Cam you should try to get in touch with a local bicycle distributor Rep who works with Bicycle shops you can get a hello-of A-deal on tools ordering from them, instead of going thru the Park Tools web site, even better call them and ask for one of their reps to stop by your shop and you'll have the ball rolling for dealer/shop discounts on any bike related tools & parts, heck you can contact all these companies and get wholesale pricing with a dealer/shop account etc...

By Email:
general: info@parktool.com
webmaster: info@parktool.com

Mailing Address:
Park Tool Co, Inc.
6 Long Lake Rd
St. Paul, MN 55115-6824
USA

Phone: 651.777.6868
Fax: 651.777.5559

Also try :
Corporate Hqtrs
J&B Importers, Inc.
11925 SW 128th St.
Miami, FL 3318 (305) 238-1866

Midwest offices:
Midwest - Indiana

NY - IL - IN - OH - WI - IA - MI - CANADA
J&B Importers
4620 Clubview Drive
Fort Wayne IN 46804
(260) 436-1744

Another big company is Hawley Bicycle Parts & Tools:
Address:
The Hawley Company
1181 South Lake Drive
Lexington, SC 29073
Phone:
Sales Calls 803.359.3492
Fax:
Sales Fax Orders 800.822.1985
Local Fax 803.359.5317

Here's yet another large company:


Toll Free

Phone: 1-800-283-2453
Fax: 1-800-955-2453

International

Phone: 425-251-1516
Fax: 425-251-6041

Headquarters

Seattle Bike Supply
Washington Headquarters
7620 S. 192nd Street
Kent, WA 98032

Our propriatary brands:

RedlineBicycles.com
TorkerUSA.com
Prymegear.com
Potenzacycling.com
BMXStop.com

Last but not least is:

Quality Bike Products ( QBP )
US wholesale dealer accounts
Phone: (952) 941-9391
Fax: (952) 941-9799
Email: sales@qbp.com

QBP
6400 W. 105th Street
Bloomington, MN 55438

Hope This list is helpful to you.

Peace Crazy Horse aka Joe.
P.S.You should ask when you call these companies for your local rep in your city and state, that person will call you and most likely come out to visit your shop!

[azbill]

lots of good info here
thanks CH !!!
good to see you back on the forum,,,hope all is well

ps...have you seen my new EZM stretch ???

[camlifter]

thanks for the info joe. glad to see your back.

[the new ausped]

wow i took a whole bike apart and put it back together with an ajustbale spanner and an allen ring

[BarelyAWake]

Same could be said fer even justa pair of vicegrips...

but yer gonna need a bit mo' ifn ya wanna "build your own custom bicycle or just restore an old classic" heh

It's ossum workin' at a hardware store, but I hates the resultant tool bill

[FileStyle]

I just use a hacksaw and a file for my customs!lol