macattie88
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im going to begin my first build soon and i want to know what tools i will need to complete the build?,thanks for any info.
We are kindred spirits David ;-}I wanted every tool and now have most.
These are just my preference, I like the full hands on approach, I enjoy the freedom to fabricate, design and modify, I build custom, try new things and attempt things I haven't seen done and take great pride in doing so( especially when it works!!!)
The main thing you need is to enjoy the benefits of your labor.
My room is so full that I'm in the process of taking over the basement tThe main tools you need is a good set of metric combination wrenches and sockets.
We are kindred spirits David ;-}
I invested in tools as well and have what I need.
This is how my 'metal shop' sits this morning..
2.5 Ton press, bench grinder/wire wheel, sheet metal bender, 2 size drill presses, vice, and various electric tools like angle grinder, drills, etc, and base mount rotary tool, and of course hand tools like snips and benders.
If you can't find a part that works, make one ;-}
At the most basic level, you will need a crescent wrench, a drill (for throttle), a flat head screwdriver for chain tensioner and to push the locking pin on the chain, and a chain cutting tool for a 415 chain. For the chain cutting tool, Ace Hardware usually has one that works (they sell chains not 415) and can do it for you for free or a small fee.
At a much better level, you would want a set of sockets so that you don't accidentally strip the bolt nuts. Ideally, you also want a torque wrench for the head nuts to keep them at the proper tension.
I think you can get a bike together with basic garage tools with the exception of the chain cutter and drill. Both of which you can get help with and hopefully not need to buy one.
I also like to have my soldering iron, flux and solder, every time I have a brake cable or clutch cable, I flux and solder the ends a couple inches so that when I cut them or not they never fray or unwind, the iron is also helpful for wiring and lights, shrink tubing and a heat gun are a bonus as well as a multi meter to test continuity and voltage.At the most basic level, you will need a crescent wrench, a drill (for throttle), a flat head screwdriver for chain tensioner and to push the locking pin on the chain, and a chain cutting tool for a 415 chain. For the chain cutting tool, Ace Hardware usually has one that works (they sell chains not 415) and can do it for you for free or a small fee.
At a much better level, you would want a set of sockets so that you don't accidentally strip the bolt nuts. Ideally, you also want a torque wrench for the head nuts to keep them at the proper tension.
I think you can get a bike together with basic garage tools with the exception of the chain cutter and drill. Both of which you can get help with and hopefully not need to buy one.
I have trained her to hold parts in place for me hehehe ;-}Nice looking work comes out of that shop, but I gotta ask, what does the Spider Plant do?
Steve