Tools Every MBer should have.
- Thread starter MadMaxed
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I just answered this in your build update post...
But I will recommend a dremel as it seems to be onenof the most handy tools you can own.... dremel clones from places like northern or harbor freight will also do the trick... and definitely save you a ton on dremel tips.
lots of us have some good ebay links for the good carbide rotary files for the dremels too.... don't buy the dremel brand tips, they're really nice but big time overpriced compared to harbor freight or ebay
But I will recommend a dremel as it seems to be onenof the most handy tools you can own.... dremel clones from places like northern or harbor freight will also do the trick... and definitely save you a ton on dremel tips.
lots of us have some good ebay links for the good carbide rotary files for the dremels too.... don't buy the dremel brand tips, they're really nice but big time overpriced compared to harbor freight or ebay
juat checked out harbor freight. possibly the bet place to get tools!!! Im impressed. thanks Davezilla. tools galore for super cheap. Now i dont feel so helpless. wooohoooo
MadMaxed- I started a thread on the minimum tools required- maybe that'll help. But that is not about the tools you should have, just what you HAVE to have.
http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=58195
There are other conversations on this as well, just use the search bar up top.
http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=58195
There are other conversations on this as well, just use the search bar up top.
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seems we had the same idea around the same time i dig your thread better tho =) thanks Trey
MadMaxed- An internet savvy (according to people her age
) friend of mine took a look at my sole website membership, and made a couple of suggestions.
For this idea that we came upon at the same time, she suggests that we not only make a thread that is a list of itemized links, but also link back to it at each thread that we list. The idea being that there is one "main" location thread for tools.
Apparently decorum dictates speaking to a moderator about such a flurry of activity.
If you're interested in partnering up somehow to make this happen, let me know. I really believe a thread you could go to, scroll down reading descriptions until you find the tool by name and job that requires it, would be helpful to a lot of members, myself included!
Trey
) friend of mine took a look at my sole website membership, and made a couple of suggestions.For this idea that we came upon at the same time, she suggests that we not only make a thread that is a list of itemized links, but also link back to it at each thread that we list. The idea being that there is one "main" location thread for tools.
Apparently decorum dictates speaking to a moderator about such a flurry of activity.
If you're interested in partnering up somehow to make this happen, let me know. I really believe a thread you could go to, scroll down reading descriptions until you find the tool by name and job that requires it, would be helpful to a lot of members, myself included!
Trey
Maybe just try typing in 'tools' into the search box. There's a lot to read there.
http://www.google.com/cse?cx=partne...16j1206596j6#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=Tools&gsc.page=1
Tom
http://www.google.com/cse?cx=partne...16j1206596j6#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=Tools&gsc.page=1
Tom
Tom, is that just as good as having one thread to search? I like the idea of one stop shopping, but I honestly don't know how to make it happen. Is this just 'nature of the beast'?
Yeah, Trey. There are built in limitations to the Google search. It focuses in on key words and provides everything related to that search criteria.
I'll ask Paul if there is any way to restrict the search findings but I don't believe there is.
Google sees "tools" and roots out every post or thread with that keyword. I agree that it increases the wading through lots of discussion but it does give some encapsulation with a few intro words that helps narrow the field somewhat.
Also there are tricks to using the search. Example: I just typed in "required tools" and got this > http://www.google.com/cse?cx=partne...j14#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=required tools&gsc.page=1 Not a huge amount but there are several threads and posts that talk of tools that are needed. At least enough info to give folks some ideas of what might be required.
Being specific with the search is critical to finding what you're looking for instead of pages of discussion containing a singel keyword.
Tom
I'll ask Paul if there is any way to restrict the search findings but I don't believe there is.
Google sees "tools" and roots out every post or thread with that keyword. I agree that it increases the wading through lots of discussion but it does give some encapsulation with a few intro words that helps narrow the field somewhat.
Also there are tricks to using the search. Example: I just typed in "required tools" and got this > http://www.google.com/cse?cx=partne...j14#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=required tools&gsc.page=1 Not a huge amount but there are several threads and posts that talk of tools that are needed. At least enough info to give folks some ideas of what might be required.
Being specific with the search is critical to finding what you're looking for instead of pages of discussion containing a singel keyword.
Tom
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Ah, problem solved, no need for anything further.
I have this compulsion to categorize everything.
Thanks!
the VBulletin search option works pretty well too, can search by forum category, by title only etc. I've never used the google search to be honest.
http://motorbicycling.com/search.php
http://motorbicycling.com/search.php
The answer to the question : Tools Every Member Should Have ?
Is simple....... All of them.... One can never have enough.
I have a sinful amount of money tied up in tools and tooling .
Never fails, I start a new project and need something that I just don't have.
Kind of like fishing gear........
Is simple....... All of them.... One can never have enough.
I have a sinful amount of money tied up in tools and tooling .
Never fails, I start a new project and need something that I just don't have.
Kind of like fishing gear........
I'll go slightly off-topic and suggest something more akin to 'supplies' or spare parts.
Grab an assortment of machine screws, nuts, lock washers, etc plus a tube of blue Loc-Tite. Wrap it up in a good ziploc and put it in your tool sack.
This can save you a good deal of aggravation.
Grab an assortment of machine screws, nuts, lock washers, etc plus a tube of blue Loc-Tite. Wrap it up in a good ziploc and put it in your tool sack.
This can save you a good deal of aggravation.