Primary Restoration Tools??

[Holymann]

What tools are the mainstay for restoring boats?
Mainly talking about electric tools.

Holymann

 

[crunch]

Re: Primary Restoration Tools??

1- 4' grinder.
1- circular saw.
Another 4" grinder (for when the first chokes on the dust)
A shop vac. ( I use the wifes (don't tell her) home vac as it has suction plus, and throw away bags)
I use a pressure washer to blow all the dust and oil, etc. off and out the drain.

Other than that, it's hand tools ( a power screw gun is optional)

What you really need to do is get a good quality dust mask... I'm talking the rubber over your face with filters, not the cheap "surgical mask".... If you can taste it, you are breathing it.

 

[i386]

Re: Primary Restoration Tools??

In my "demolition" phase I have found the following tools very useful...

Hammer
Chisel
Punches
Prybar
Wire brush

Electric Drill
Wire Wheel
Rotozip (grinder and sanding discs)
Dremel
Shop Vac


Besides all the fiberglass related tools I think I'll need a random orbital sander at some point. A table saw would be nice but I think I can make due with my skilsaw.

 

[xtraham]

Re: Primary Restoration Tools??

+ a chainsaw if you get POed

 

[Mark42]

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Add a 7" polisher.

And a set of electic crimp connecters and crimping tool.

 

[andy6374]

Re: Primary Restoration Tools??

To add to the already started list...

Essentials:
-die grinder with assorted carbide bits
-Crap loads of assorted clamps
-tyvek suit
-Heating lamps for curing resin in the cold or a nice space heater.


Stuff I also use alot but not necessary for all projects:
-Router
-Jigsaw
-bevel
-compass
-bandsaw

 

[dmarkvid2]

Re: Primary Restoration Tools??

Don't forget safety glasses when all the fiberglass and wood chips are flying around. A set of hole saws. I think you'll know what you'll need as you go along. Christmas is only about 10 weeks away, good time to ask Santa for power tools

 

[danpemby]

Re: Primary Restoration Tools??

Heating lamps for curing resin in the cold or a nice space heater

How cold is too cold? I am trying to wait until I can not fish any more before I start?

Sorry Holyman not trying to hijack the tread but it sounds like we are in the same situation (about to start soon) and our tempertures are the same.

 

[Holymann]

Re: Primary Restoration Tools??

Okay,

Let see if I can sum up all that has been rendered to the primary tools.

Non Electric/Pnuematic
Hammer
Chisel set
Hole punches
Prybars
Wire Brush set
Bevel
Compass
Planer
Box cutter//Razor knife
Assorted Clamps
Electrical tool set (Strippers/crimpers and assorted parts)
Tyvek suit(s)
Industrial Dust mask
latex gloves & foot wraps

ELECTRIC
4.5 " angle grinder
Circular Saw
Power Drill (w/screw attachments)
Router (w/rounding bits)
Jigsaw
Orbital polisher
Heavy duty shop Vacumm
Power Washer

Does this cover the basic tools???? 8)

I do have most of this, thank GOD....

Holymann

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: Primary Restoration Tools??

8) Some what of a comprehensive thread here.........

http://forums.iboats.com/bbBoard.cgi?a=viewthread;fid=26;gtid=552125;gpid=552131#gpid552131

 

[Bondo]

Re: Primary Restoration Tools??

If I could have Only 1 Electric Tool,...........

It would be 1 of my several 4,1/2" Grinders,...........

With an assortment of Discs.............

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Primary Restoration Tools??

What!!! No one said beverages!!! A decent digital camera and a VERY understanding significant other!

Access to a computer helps too!