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- What tools I consider should be on the top of any railway modellers list.
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Charlie, can you please cease posting these excellent videos? Either that or put a 'block' on me.
From pre-school years until about 11 years of age I thoroughly enjoyed my Triang OO/HO train set - more than 60 years later, it is still tucked away (somewhere) in my shed.
These days, I only come to TH-cam to scratch my itch for things fly-fishing and fly-tying, nearly always being distracted by your infernal stuff.
I really don't need another hobby - though your videos surely do have my 'juices' flowing and I feel myself becoming sorely tempted.
Well done as they are; STOP IT! Will you, . . . . please?
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Bill and it’s comments such as yours that make it worthwhile.
Bill, if you don't want to see Charlie's videos, don't open them. Simple...
@@davidcurtis5398 I wanted to simply leave it David, but, are you serious? Really? Surely not.
I agree with all that has been written and all you’ve said, Charlie. Thank you
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Oh Charlie you’re a joy to watch our hobby supposed to be fun and you appear to enjoy it I certainly do.
You’re too kind Lyndon
Thanks for sharing Charlie, very useful as always and yes I agree buying cheap can be costly.
Thanks, MPJ, so please let me enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie.
Great video again Charlie, thank you again for the tips, I’m learning all the time. Barbara my wife said to me you take note from Charlie and go get a fire extinguisher as she knows what in like with me blow lamp. Great thanks again. and now going to watch your next video very enjoyable,, regards Roy
Thanks Roy, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
Good Job Charlie. Than you for your help on Ballast and tools .
You're most welcome Stanley.
Really good advice about the fire extinguisher and safety glasses. Having watched this video I just purchased the RS Components wire stripper.
It was a pricey item, but definitely the best I've ever used, absolutely brilliant.
Exactly Kevin, it’s such a brilliant design. Regards Charlie
Thank you for taking the time to share your advice on essential tools. I am beginning my ballasting and looking forward to learning a host of new skills. Your frank honesty is refreshing.
Thanks Peter. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.
Another great film and what an eye opener for yours truly I must admit I had never thought of having a fire extinguisher in my tool list I will have too now invest in one .Good luck and stay safe as the saying now goes
I’m so pleased that you found the video useful Paul. Regards Charlie.
Charlie, in all likelihood I probably got this idea from you it's not really a tool but laying out a hand towel to put bits and pieces on a project keeps them from rolling away and getting lost. You are truly the best.
thanks for all of your marvelous videos and your tremendous insight.
Hi Sam, yes when I work with small components, I work on a fine blanket.
Informative and entertaining, I’ve subbed. Keep em coming. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Thanks M56. Regards Charlie.
Charlie, what a brilliant video, great information. As for the safety equipment I totally agree they are a must. Anyone who does use them has rocks in their head. You have only one pair of eyes, so if you end up blind you wont be doing any modelling let alone watching your trains on your layout. All the other items make modelling so much easier. I have to give your 10 out of 10 for this video. Cheers and thanks.....Greg
Thanks Greg, you’re too kind
I'm just starting my layout from scratch as a retirement project and this video contains probably the most useful advice I've had so far. I'm eagerly looking forward to part 2 so I know what else to spend money on instead of track 'n' stuff.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Ozzy
Old comment chain but only just found these tool videos.
Great videos and they cover the field of tools very well - thank you.
I would like to add a few cheap possibilities -
Spring loaded clothes pegs (when you need a lot clamps for thinner materials).
Bulldog clips (the flat blade type works better)
Strip of steel (e.g. a metal scale ruler) that can be used in conjunction with the pegs or bulldog clips to hold longer lengths without any buckling.
Save the plastic caps from pump water bottles to use for mixing plastic safe paints or small amounts of IPA for cleaning littler components.
Great comment Malt, much appreciated.
Charlie..... you did a another excellent descriptive video 👍 !! You are very informative and you care about teaching people on the hobby of model trains 🚂. Thank you very much!!!
Thanks Kraig, you’re too kind
Once again some top tips Charlie, thank you. One tool I always keep to hand is a Hammer but that does not get so much use these days.
I’m must confess a hammer is not the top of my list either! Regards, Charlie
Charlie, Your advice not to buy cheap is well heeded. I hate to think how many times ( and still am) I've been caught out following this buying cheap to save money. After lunch today I'll get down to the store to purchase a fire extingisher. I'd forgotten all about that. Saved again Thank you. Cheers Chris Perry.
I’m so pleased that you found it useful Chris
Great video Charlie I have watched a few of your videos but never this one. I wholeheartedly agree with everything you have recommended in the video and learned a few new things after spending fortunes on train stuff its easy to forget the little thing that don't cost much but could save lots
again thanks
Thanks Dion, I’m so pleased that you found the video useful. Good luck with your layout, regards
Thanks Charli i did not know that my pin vice had a double ended collet. it always annoyed me that it did not hold the smaller drills. Now i know so thanks.
Every day is a school day Kelvin.
Regards, Charlie
Thanks Charlie, yet again an informative and useful presentation to help the beginner
Thanks Alan. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.
Hi,
I have the same hand drilling tool and the same thing about the collets. I found out that the Proxxon drill chuck has the same diameter and thread pitch as the hand tool and, since I had a spare one, I combined the two. I find it much convenient for changing different diameter drill bits.
Thanks Dorel, good tip.
Fabulous video - so informative and entertaining.
Charlie has a great, slightly self-deprecating (no need to be!) manner.
I've been a rail enthusiast for several decades but don't have a model railway.
But I'm a bit of a geek - love my engineering and electrical vids - so greatly appreciate the detail in Charlie's vids.
Keep up the great work, sir.
That’s very kind of you to say so CB88.
Regards Charlie
4:19 oh thank god for that 😂. On a serious note this was a brilliant and really informative video! Thanks!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it BE. Regards, Charlie
Great video again Charlie.. I too bought a cheap drill first and stemmed type.. grrr glad I have the right kit now . It’s great for new people that you explain to them :-) well done
Thanks James, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it
Reading glasses at 61? I’m only 49 and I’m screwed without them. 😁. 100% agree about buying good quality tools too. 👍
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it
Using the internet/mobile phones aren't great for anyone's eyesight, i'd stay off them for as long as you can!! you won't miss anything that's for sure! Btw, you could always stop reading then you won't have to wear any glasses at all!! I'm going to switch my computer off now for awhile to save my eyesight!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
I totaly agree with you about the risks we don't want to think about such as fire or injury. However, pay attention to the choice and use of fire extinguishers. I have used a powder extinguisher in my living room in the past. After the disaster, removing all this sky blue powder was a nightmare and it is extremely corrosive! Conclusion: next time I will use another method ! Anyway, it is absolutely necessary to guard against this risk.
Another comment, the idea of supports for small painted parts is really bright !
Last comment: a good reliability requires perfect weldings. For this, I use a very effective stripper (castollin 157B) during my soldering. It allows efficient brazing and prevents degradation of plastic parts such as sleepers due to overheating during brazing.
Excellent comment and tips Bernard.
Good advice thanks for posting this!
You’re most welcome GBA. Regards Charlie
I am not even a modeller and I am obsessed with these videos! Better than game of thrones!
Thanks Luigi, you’re too kind.
Cheers Charlie, very informative.
Thanks Thos, regards Charlie.
That's my Christmas present list sorted 😁😁😁
Well done Ross, now give it to your children!
I usually have Antics vouchers!
very nice video charlie do agree with the drill set i bought one of the Makita drills and one of the best things i have invested in was invaluable for the rebuild of my layout i am a strong believer in you get what you pay for as you rightly say buy cheap buy twice cheers al 😀😀👍
Thanks LJ, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.
Totally agree my sons a building contractor uses power tools for a living. Will only use Festool ,Makita and just recently De Walt. He regards the rest as rubbish
Thanks for your videos, Charlie. I am coming back to model trains after too many years, i.e. when I was a baby-faced and long haired teenager (I am now 63, going on 16 on a good day).
Looking forward for more of your tips before I start.
Thanks James and good luck with your project.
Very interesting and helpful video thanks. Really enjoying your channel. Just about to start my first layout.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Martin
That looks like a good list if tools. I like the safety tools first. This is the first video I have watched about what tools some recommends that includes things for safety
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Kyle
Hi Charlie Very good session. I investigated in the RS Wire Stripper about 3 months ago and it was a revelation. Before I had been using a trusty pair of Bib Wire stripper since my teenager, which is a few decades ago! And the Fire Extinguisher tip is sound of course - not always obvious but important.
The best wire strippers on the market.
Very informative Charlie. You have just upped my layout costs as I can see I need more 'stuff'. :) Pete
I’m glad that you enjoyed it Pete. We all need a bigger model railway budget!
We always need more 'stuff'.
@@mikeburnitt403 You are dead right there Mike. Might have to put the wife on eBay. Not joking!
I really enjoyed that vid. In spite of having watched several other tool recommendation vids, I definitely learned something new and got a new perspective on some things.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Diedert
Safety, Safety, Safety..... love the fire extinguisher... every hobby room should have one
Thanks John, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.
Superb video. Tools are one of those things you keep for life so it's well worth getting decent tools.
Too true Lawrence.
Thanks Charlie, another great video, great sense of humour and great advise thanks
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Kevin.
Once again a very useful video highlighting additional tools that would be very useful. Thank you.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Alec
Excellent video, Charlie. I think the most important thing you've hi-lighted here is safety. The fire extinguisher and eye protection are as must, even as a bare minimum. You have a popular channel so it's good to know your message will reach a lot of people. Great general tools talk, too. All the best.....Tom
Thanks Tom, it’s comments such as yours that make it worthwhile.
Thanks Charlie for the reply, taken comment on board. All the best Mick
You’re welcome.
Charlie - Brilliant video as ever, bought my first Optivisor about 25 years wouldn’t be without it
I reckon your videos are better than broadcast tv
Keep up the good work, and enjoy your holiday.
Terry
It’s comments such as yours that make it worthwhile Terry
Great job
Thanks Steven, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie
Excellent video Charlie. I've been modelling for over 60 years now and my tool kit is massive but I always forget to replace the ones I use most or damage. ..often on a Sunday afternoon!!
Have a good holiday. Cheers, Bob
Thanks Bob, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it
Great video, these are the things that other modelers do usually mention
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Vincent
As soon as you grinned I twigged we were going to get a WH & S lecture. Loved it.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Sam
Hi Charlie,
superglue (like enamels and paints) can be easily removed from any surface including your skin with a bit of acetone.
It’s a powerful solvent, yet not toxic right away (of course you’re not supposed to drink it or inhale too deply) and should be available in any DIY’s paints dept. or at Booth’s.
Being a good solvent, you must be aware that it will eat away many kinds of plastic, esp. polystyrene type, and also remove fat and grease. When used on your skin, it is therefore advisable to wash with soap and apply a moisturising care cream afterwards...
Cheers, Jörg
Great detail Jorg, many thanks.
Charlie i got my tweezers from Pound Land and they are just as good as the B&Q ones i also have, you can never have too many tools
Great point Sam, regards Charlie.
You are right Charlie, buy cheap is cheap, I found a double ended screwdriver a help (phipps on one end and flat on the other) is a great help too....thanks for sharing....Jack
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Jack
Brilliant video. Glad someone went through the tools you need. Looking forward to the next part of your track(the fly over). Enjoy your holiday and I'll watch you in two weeks 🙂👍
Thanks Lee, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it
Charlie, I so enjoy watching your videos! You do a great job modeling, and you're having fun while you do it. Thanks for your inspiration! Enjoy your holiday!
Thanks Pat, it’s comments such as yours that make it worthwhile
You can get an add-on led light kit for the OptiVisor. I have one from Quasar that snaps over the lens, and includes a long machine screw for if you bought the opti-loupe accessory. All highly recommended once your kids are grown and there's no one to see small things for you!
Thanks TD. Where did you buy yours?
@@ChadwickModelRailway Amazon US I think. Try googling Optivisor led light
Another great video Charlie, enjoyed it. You have a way of taking a serious subject, but put it over in a fun way.
Enjoy your holiday.
Thanks Gary, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it
Another fine video Charlie; it's nice to see someone who enjoys the hobby and at the same time does make mistake along the way . enjoy your holiday the odd stick of rock won't go amiss lol
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Stewart
Another great video that is both enjoyable to watch and extremely informative. You really do set the benchmark for others to follow.
Thanks GS, you’re too kind
I have found that Wiha has a wonderful screwdriver sets as well as other tools. This is coming from a former pressman where we wrecked cheap tools regularly. Wonderful video overall. Always a pleasure watching you. From a US modeller.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it mate
That was very interesting.
Thanks Alan, that’s most kind.
Regards Charlie
Great video, I can agree more on the safety equipment. The rest of the tools are great also. Yes you get what you pay for, so quality does pay off. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to part 2 of the tools.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it M & B
"Don't try this at home": Home surgery - Hahahahaha! I love your sense of humour, Charlie
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it mate.
Charlie, what I great idea... first aid kit. The number of time I've ran down stairs for the first aid kit.. One if now going into the layout room.. And yet again another great video...
Thanks Peter, I’m so pleased that you found it useful
Hi Charlie. Another great tutorial on tools and safty 👍🏻 Enjoy your holiday and looking forward to your next Chadwick update 😄 Thanks Stevie 😎
Thanks Stevie and I’m so pleased that you found it useful
Another great video Charlie, I really enjoy DIY so can never have enough tools so just adding the the list, par for the course. I look forward to the next one.
I'm so pleased that you found it interesting Kevin.
Great vid Charlie, good info and love the faux pas, we all make mistakes, entertaining and informative, that makes me come back for more! Nice one!
Thanks SU, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it
I love tools and never need an excuse to buy more. I certainly subscribe to the buy well or buy twice. As for Squires, I plan on calling in there when I’m back in the UK, it’s a great shop
I’m so pleased that you found it useful Martin.
Chadwick Model Railway Planned political events are speeding up some purchases and given some family live close to Bognor, it’s a perfect time. I stocked up on pliers and tweezers etc last time I was over. The reality is that I’m building an extensive HOm Swiss layout and have most of the tools I need, but have plans for a 80s Scottish layout at some point in the future and so buying Rail Match paints, stock and general bits and pieces are on my list.
Good planing Martin
Great info Charlie, I think I ticked all of them off and probably more of the same type. Totally agree about buying quality, been there, regretted it, bought again. Have a great holiday, cheers for now, Chris
Thanks Chris, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it
Another great video. The razor saws are Exacto and you can still get those and the craft knife blades for them. I use a Ryobi cordless drill/driver that I can't fault. Excellent opening point regarding extinguisher and first aid kit..
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it and thanks for your info
Very useful Charlie! Don’t need the Chinese crocodile clips, just buy a pack of barbecue skewers and put a blob of blu tack on the end. That is enough to hold a figure without damaging it with a clip.
A good point Ray. Regards Charlie
Good Morning Charlie. As someone who has only recently discovered railway modelling, I have been working my way through your back catalogue. Following this video I've just bought the genuine Donegan Optivisor (2.75×) & thought you might be interested in a modification I have made. The Donegan VisorLight is expensive & is still an old Xenon lamp with a wired battery pack attached so is quite bulky & old tech. I've just pop riveted a plastic 15mm pipe clip to the top of the visor & have slid an Olight iR2 Pro rechargeable led keylight torch into it. It's perfect for my needs, is very bright with two power levels & is usb c rechargeable. I don't have Facebook so can't send you pics unfortunately. I love the informative videos & have recently updated an old HST to run on a CD drive motor with full led lighting, courtesy of your how to videos so thank you. Jonny.
Thanks Johnny, however, you could send me the photos to Chadwick model railway@gmail.com. Regards Charlie
Thanks Johnny, however, you could send me the photos to Chadwick model railway@gmail.com. Regards Charlie
I've sent you an email with a few photos attached. Jonny.
Thanks Johnny much appreciated regards Charlie
Entertaining and informative as well, enjoy your holiday Charlie.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Sam
Great stuff, Charlie, the bamboo stick thing was marvelous.
Glad that you enjoyed it Nigel
Interesting and helpful as always Charlie. Important to recognise safety for sure. As for duff tools, i think we have all been there!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Greg
Very informative video, especially the opening which I admit I had overlooked until now. I look forward to the in-depth model railway tool video which you mention at the end of the video too.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it L
Great info for a new moddler. Thankyou
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Paul
Hi Charlie, looking forward to Part II on tools. I enjoyed today's offerings. Thanks for all your interesting programmes about building model railways. - Chris
Thanks Chris, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.
Hi Charlie, for those of your viewers who can't afford almost £40 for an automatic wire stripper, have a look at CPC part no TL19444. They do mail order / pay by credit card. Current price is £4.38 and they work a treat; I've been using mine for almost five years. Cheers, Chris
Good tip Chris,
Great video with good advice. Seems I have all the right kit, just seem to have a problem getting going. Ho Hum. Agree fully with “Buy cheap & buy twice”.
Thanks David, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.
Great video Charlie!!! I 'll saved it for later use!! Thanks for sharing. Cheers Onno.
Thanks Onno, it’s great to have you onboard
Great vid Charlie, have an excellent time on your holiday
Thanks Robert.
Thanks for the tips Charlie!
You’re welcome
Great video Charlie! I always love to see what equipment other modellers are using.
I must admit to being a bit of a tool junkie myself!
Keep up the good work
Cheers from Canada
Bob
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Bob.
Thanks for the safety reminders Charlie. “ we all know it happens” lol.
Your welcome Charles and I’m pleased that you enjoyed it
¡Hola buenas noches! As ever Charlie, an absolute joy to watch and, several lessons learnt, before they happen. If that makes sense. Enjoy your holidays. G
Thanks G, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it
Great coverage and kudos for leading with the safety gear such as goggles and masks
One more basic tool is a hot wire foam cutter if you’ll be working with extruded foam or spray foam to build landscape. And it’s a reason to wear the breathing mask.
To whit. The breathing mask: make sure it’s filters / cartridges are vapor rated (organics or whatevs it’s called) and not just fiat rated else you’ll still be breathing solvents through the mask.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it and good tips too
Spot on!
Thanks mate
I quite often pick up tools from Aldi’s and Lidl’s generally Bosch tools marked up as their own brand, also modelling tools, clamps assorts of useful stuff and cheap.
Cheers Andrew
Ps enjoy the holiday.👍
Great tips Andrew (from sunny Turkey).
Your wife may not be dying but I did at that slip of the tongue! 🤣 another great video Charlie!
I’m so embarrassed Richard.
what a great video Charlie, thanks for reminder on safety. I've had a couple of metal filings removed from my eyes! And welcome to my world, ie wife watching Holby whilst I do something..... more interesting
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Alastair
@@ChadwickModelRailway I'm enjoying all.. yes all.. your videos Charlie. Recently getting back into the hobby after a 20year gap so finding them very helpful from tracklaying to scenery to electrics. Amazing how much I had forgotten!
Hi Charlie great video as for the drill part I use a drill called parkside it's a supermarket 1 and it's great works excellent but for work I use a Hitachi drills and saws but yes you can tel the difference then again I can you both at home when I don't tell my boss lol most of the tools you use I've got myself well have a great holiday Charlie see you in the next video cheers Paul
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Paul. Parkside I believe is a Liddl product. Eventually mine refused to change as it had been left flat for too long
@@ChadwickModelRailway yes that's right it is I always try to keep it charged as much as I can cheers Paul
Great video Charlie. Very helpful advice. :)
Thanks Luke, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.
Great vid yet again Charlie. Can hardly wait to see the 2nd installment. Have a gr8 holiday, you lucky devil :)
Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it
Gday Charlie, Enjoyed your Great Safety Video lots of useful tips and advice on the way to saving $$ on your layout Great sense of humor Mate .Have a good holiday and see you next time Cheers Tony
Thanks Tony, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it
As usual great video ... I enjoy watching them. I live in Brussels (Belgium) but I buy most of my railway supplies in Britain, as Belgium is a "desert" when it comes to Railway modelling ... Obviously not all "bits and bobs" are purchased in the UK, but there are many things I cannot find here .. Internet is a great thing for buying online ... Have a nice holiday and I hope you had nice sunny weather ... Best regards
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Guy
Here's my list of tools and other things needed when starting from scratch.
General Tools:
Claw Hammer.
Pin Hammer.
Pliers.
Circular saw (or hand saws).
Jigsaw.
A selection of good screwdrivers in various sizes , cross head and flat.
Measuring tape.
Steel Rules 12" 24" and 3' (or whatever the metric equivalents are).
Centre Punch.
Nail setting tool.
Stanley Knife (the real McCoy).
G Cramps.
Plane.
Electric Sander or Sandpaper and a flexible sanding block.
Power or Hand Drill and various sizes of wood and bits. (I prefer a hand drill. The battery is never flat just when you need it.)
Wood Glue.
Chisels.
Countersink.
Set Squares.
Spirit Level.
Lots of Screws.
Panel Pins.
Pant Brushes.
A Compass. (No. Not the kind that tells you if you're facing North). I have an extending compass that is large enough to mark track radii.
Pattern makers/engineers dowels. (If you are joining baseboards together).
Dust Respirator to EN 149 FFP2 such as the 3M™ 9320 (nuisance dust masks are no good).
Safety Goggles or Glasses.
Wood for the Baseboard:
*Birch Faced Marine Ply sheets 9mm or thicker
or *MDF 9mm or thicker.
2"x1" (50x25mm) softwood for bracing.
4"x2" (100x50mm) softwood for the legs.
Thin Plywood or Hardboard for the Backscene.
Plywood or MDF Sealer.
*They usually come in sheets 8'x4'. If your baseboard is against a wall then four feet is too far to reach if a loco derails on the far side. Take this into consideration when planning your layout.
General model railway tools and equipment not mentioned above:
A set of jewellers screwdrivers.
Modelling Knife such as the Xacto range.
Labelle Lubricants #102, #106 and #107. Also Micro-Trains or Kadee **Greas-em Graphite Lubricant.
A Multimeter.
Small Tweezers.
Vernier caliper.
Equipment wire in various colours, such as available from eBay.
A set of small Spanners and nut drivers. (2.5mm for Hornby speedo cables).
A Pin Vice and drill bits. (looks like a small screwdriver, but used for holding tiny drill bits).
Razor Saw.
A Soft Artists Brush.
Emery Boards (the ones used for filing nails).
Very good eyesight or a Headband Magnifier.
Copydex or other Latex Based Adhesive.
Double sided Sticky Tape.
Choc-blocks for connecting wires.
Temperature controlled Soldering Iron.
Solder.
Needle nosed Pliers.
Needle Files.
Fibreglass Pencil.
Automatic Wire Stripper.
Ring, Spade and Pin connectors.
A very small hand held battery powered vacuum cleaner, such as those used for cleaning computer keyboards.
A Roco or Gaugemaster Track Rubber.
A tin of 99% pure Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) or Naphtha (liquid lighter fluid).
A Worktray with Lipped Edges.
Self-sealing Cutting Mats. (Sizes A4, A3 and perhaps A2).
A plastic Re-railer.
Kitchen Towels.
I think that's it, but I may have missed some out. :D
Wow, what a great list. I still have a major dislike of MDF though.
Yes, but Charlie put it so much better.
And some of his stuff is like the dog’s danglies.
😀👍
Charlie your video's are getting funnier,wait till you get to 70 you will be needing binoculars.Great stuff always a joy to watch,Have a nice holiday
Thanks Robert, you’re too kind
Another excellent video, Charlie! One thing I would add to the safety gear column is a good pair of earmuffs. Don't go cheap on these! Ask yourself "What's my hearing worth?" Dremel tools are great for cutting and sanding, but the high pitched whine they emit can do a lot of damage to your hearing in short order! I have a pair made by Stanley and use them anytime I'm using the Dremel tool. I have named my helping hands tool Wally, after Disney's WALL-E. There are TH-cam videos of him. He's lovable! Enjoy your holiday, Charlie!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it And a good tip regarding ear protection
These are some great tips, I'll be using many of these going forwards with my modelling. Great video Charlie :)
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it
A few tips from my experience
* You can also get the pin vise drill sizes with a thicker shaft size for electric tools (Dremel / Proxxon shaft size)
* As an alternative for the Wiha screwdrivers, you can get an Ifixit Mako set, and a few cheap 4mm sets for extra handles.
* For extra safety, add a safety shield on the Dremel too, even though that one looks too small to make a difference.
* Get an extra set of croc clips and put some heat shrink on the teeth, for softer objects
* For building the frame, you might need an electric impact screwdriver instead of a cordless drill depending on the wood you use
* If you measure plastic objects often, get GFRP calipers, these are expensive but have softer surfaces
Some great tips Ivo, many thanks
Don't use blue tape on the cutters, use shrink tubing. Those hand saws are available with 'pull' blades as well as 'push' blades, I find the pulls easier to work with. Like Xerox, try Zuron.
Great tips, and I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it
Excellent video as always Charlie - hope you enjoy your holiday. Euan
Thanks Euan and I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it