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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / July 2004Hobby Tools
Hi all.. Anyone know a good supplier of minature hobby tools such as spanners, sockets sets etc. I'm trying to build up a collection of small tools for RC modelling as most of my standard workshop tools are too big and awkward for the tiny jobs I need done. One job I had was to remove a small M3 lock nut from the cowling of my TT Trainer to hold some lead weight. If I had an M3 spanner or socket, it would have taken me 10secs to do the job but alas, I had to remove the engine to be able to get a pair of longnose pliers onto it. Regards Declan Regards Technical >Hi all.. > >Anyone know a good supplier of minature hobby tools such as spanners, >sockets sets etc. You could try any of the RC shops, but usually I personally find the local DIY a cheaper source for tools that I use only occasionally. If the cheap tool out of a cheap kit wears out I buy a decent version for decent money. For the rest of the kit I don't mind if I never use it because it was "cheap". Downside is you need to keep a eye on your tools to see wear before it damages your nuts and bolts. best regards Olaf [snip] ps: http://www.hudy.net/ >Anyone know a good supplier of minature hobby tools such as spanners, >sockets sets etc. Two good places I have found are Micro Mark and Harbor Freight. Both places are located in the US. Both also have websites. www.harborfreight.com www.micromark.com Also, check your local craft-type store and your LHS for small tools. One possible source would be miniature-house supply stores. Good luck finding what you need. Dr.1 Driver "There's a Hun in the sun!" Check out model train shops. They seem to be very tool-oriented. -- Paul McIntosh http://www.rc-bearings.com > Hi all.. > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Technical smalltools.com isn't the one I was looking for. There is another company with a very similar name and web site that has tons of very small tools...what you're looking for. I'll see if I still have their catalog around here and post their web site. > Hi all.. > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Technical >smalltools.com isn't the one I was looking for. There is another company >with a very similar name and web site that has tons of very small >tools...what you're looking for. I'll see if I still have their catalog >around here and post their web site. I was thinking of micromart? or something of that nature. I recall a lot of small tools and such, though I cannot find them now. rick markel Micro Mark is definitely a good one http://www.micromark.com/ > >smalltools.com isn't the one I was looking for. There is another company > >with a very similar name and web site that has tons of very small [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > small tools and such, though I cannot find them now. > rick markel www.moodytools.com > >smalltools.com isn't the one I was looking for. There is another company > >with a very similar name and web site that has tons of very small [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > small tools and such, though I cannot find them now. > rick markel http://www.smallparts.com/tools/ > >smalltools.com isn't the one I was looking for. There is another company > >with a very similar name and web site that has tons of very small [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > small tools and such, though I cannot find them now. > rick markel |
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