softfeet
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| posted on 12/3/13 at 03:16 PM |
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Tools - list and suppliers
I am about to start buying tools in preparation of the build and wondered whether the list in the Haynes Roadster book is useful. Is there anything
on it that you have found unnecessary or is there anything obvious missing? I already have the usual socket set, spanners, screwdrivers, etc. Are
there any home made or 'unusual' tools (ooh err...) that you have found useful? Like a blob of Blu-Tack on a stick to retrieve things or
cat litter to mop up spillages.
I an fortunate (!?) to live near a Halfords, a Screwfix, a Machine Mart and a B&Q. Any views on these as suppliers and brands such as Draper,
Clarke, Halfords, Stanley, torq, etc?
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Slimy38
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| posted on 12/3/13 at 03:47 PM |
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Loads of clamps. I think the Haynes mentions them, but not in what quantity. As I build things up I find myself wanting to clamp everything in place,
and then frequently running out. My last set of clamps came from B&Q, a set of 3 for a fiver. The smallest one is useless, but the 2" and
3" are fine.
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mcerd1
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| posted on 12/3/13 at 03:55 PM |
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Draper and Halfords pro are normally quite good value for normal tools like sockets and spanners - but keep you eyes open for offers to get them even
cheaper
Clarke are definatly worth a look for any of the workshop equimpent (ie. air tools, engine cranes/stands, tool boxes......)
and the VAT free days help alot too 
me and my brother both use draper pro sockets without any issues (and my brother is a pro mechanic) - they are a bit chunky and crude compared to
snap-on but plenty strong enough
and you can always do the same as us and buy a good ratchet to go with a cheaper socket set (say a bluepoint one, snap-on's 'budget'
brand) - its the only bit you really notice 
as for special tools:
you'll want a torque wrench that can handle big things like hub nuts etc..
if your going to be riveting sheet metal you should get some cleco's (and the pliers for them) or other 'skin pins' like they use
for aircraft assembly (ebay is a good source of these)
also Lazy tong rivet gun's are alot easier on your hands!
if your going to be doing eletrical work you'll want a ratchet crimp tool to suit the terminals you've got (see the recent thread)
holesaws (work out the sizes you need first) - careful with these, search some old threads here and you'll see the damage they can do to you if
you let you guard down 
I'm sure there is more....
[Edited on 14/3/2013 by mcerd1]
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fesycresy
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| posted on 12/3/13 at 03:58 PM |
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Dremel, bought mine from B&Q for £30.
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The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up.
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perksy
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| posted on 12/3/13 at 04:28 PM |
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Apart from all the required tools...
Dry wipe board to list any jobs that you might otherwise forget about.
Jiffy bags & containers to keep nuts & bolts and bits & bobs of the build together.
Some pictures of other nice 7's on the garage wall to keep you inspired when you come up against 'the wall' and start to loose a bit
of interest.
Are you going to build on a chassis stand or on the floor ?
Build a chassis stand in the meantime if you don't have one as it'll make it a lot easier...
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T66
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| posted on 12/3/13 at 04:35 PM |
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Earplugs/safety specs/ gloves -
Rivnut tool
Angle grinder/Drill
Cobalt Drills - trashed loads thinking I would get away with it buying cheap drills, buy cobalt ones to start with.
set of files - mine were cheapos and have actually been fine.
Sharpie pens
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carlknight1982
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| posted on 12/3/13 at 04:59 PM |
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Rivnut tool from memfast
Logic will get you from a A to B
Imagination will take you everywhere.
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Slimy38
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| posted on 12/3/13 at 05:51 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by T66
set of files - mine were cheapos and have actually been fine.
I got a dozen or so second hand ones for a fiver off Ebay, the used old ones were far better than the home bargains ones that I'd started with.
I just need to get some more handles as most were just the standard wrist-damaging spikes.
Totally agree on good quality drill bits, I bought hacksaw blades on the same idea and I'm still on the first one. I'd have used at least
a dozen cheap ones by now.
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T66
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| posted on 12/3/13 at 06:14 PM |
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Not sure how much space you have, but I have a small Clarke bench grinder, it has the sanding belt on one end, and I use that every time I'm in
there. It's really handy.
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andylancaster3000
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| posted on 12/3/13 at 06:15 PM |
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As above, very happy with my halfords pro and draper expert stuff. Compare very well with some of the more expensive brands and particularly if
you're not using them day-in-day-out to earn your keep...
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adithorp
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| posted on 12/3/13 at 07:32 PM |
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"... Is there anything on it that you have found unnecessary.."
There's no such thing as unnecessary tools.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 12/3/13 at 07:53 PM |
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Lathe, it's oh so useful..
Drill press, so the holes are perpendicular and the correct size..
Sewing machine, for re-covering s/hand seats..
Kettle, so you don't have to keep going back in the house, because if she sees you, she'll find you something else to do.
More angle grinders.
Oh yes, a first aid kit. you'll find out why. 
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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mcerd1
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| posted on 12/3/13 at 09:30 PM |
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fire extinguishers !
and make sure they are suitable for petrol etc...
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nickm
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| posted on 13/3/13 at 08:22 PM |
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Black and Decker powerfile will save hours especially with fibreglass wait till machine mart have an offer on.
Sockets, spanners just make sure you buy when on offer somewhere and try the higher brand type ie Draper Expert are fine but Draper DIY type stuff
wont last
Sometimes worth getting cheap aldi/lidl spanners that you can cut up or bend for specific hard to reach nuts etc so the good set remain the good
set
If i was starting again and had deaf neighbours i would think about a compressor and air tools
Bright white painted garage
Hope this helps
Nick M
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softfeet
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| posted on 15/3/13 at 10:34 AM |
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Many thanks for all the helpful advice. I'm now working on my shopping list!
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serieslandy
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| posted on 15/3/13 at 01:04 PM |
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Welder
Angle grinder- 1mm slitting discs, flap discs, grinding discs
Compressor - windy gun, air riveter, blower, tyre inflator
Sockets, spanners- I've got draper expert and halfords pro but have been buying the odd snapon, couple offsets of the lidl ones. There so cheap
you don't care if they break
Hand drill (Makita, dewalt, Bosch, decent make)
Hacksaw
Decent drills - I like dormer
Hole saws (the sets for £5) are ok for fibreglass
Clecos
Rivnut tool (mine is a silver line one worst make ever but it actually works)
Tap set, really only used m6 and m8
Later on
Axel stands
Trolley jack (lidls ones are ok and cheap)
Torque wrench
Engine hoist. Borrow, rent or buy
I'm sure there are lots more and you don't need it all at once but some of it is necessary.
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Irony
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| posted on 15/3/13 at 01:36 PM |
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Bought all the tools for my build new and I have used in order of preference.
Angle Grinder - Bought a big Bosch one. If you buy the correct attachments it's amazing. Wire Bristles, disc both cutting and grinding.
Flapwheels for sanding
Crosscut sliding mitresaw. Bought a Evolution Rage Pro from screw in the sale for 68+vat. Amazing value. I even at a later date bought a tile
cutter blade for it and tiled the kitchen.
I have twin makita 12v battery drills and a cheap 240v drill. Awesome handy bits of kit.
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Disgruntled karter
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| posted on 15/3/13 at 04:24 PM |
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Rivet Fan.......... .absolutely brilliant to get all those rivets nicely spaced
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Disgruntled karter
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| posted on 15/3/13 at 04:28 PM |
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Oh and forgot My build stands are 2 builders 'bandstands' with locking casters fitted to them, great if you garage is not huge as you can
push the car against the wall and work on the other side
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