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 VendorModelPriceLinkWhy do you need, how we use it, etc.Total$8,583.00
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CNC Router OmioX8-2200L-USB$2,800.00https://www.omiocnc.com/products/x8-2200l-usb.htmlRouting parts. We don't own this router but I have heard good things and it's own of the few that comes complete with everything you need. Add HSMworks (For Solidworks) or Fusion 360 as a CAM package and you can be cutting parts really quickly. This router has a 30" x 22" cutting area which is big enough for most FRC applications.
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Manual Lathe with DRO
Precision Matthews
PM-1022V$2,400.00http://www.precisionmatthews.com/shop/pm-1022v-pm-1030v/Create cylindrical parts, such as spacers. This lathe has all the features of that we have been trying to add to our grizzly lathe for the past 5 years. Do yourself a favor and just buy this one, add a DRO (included in this price) and you are all set. You will need some tooling but not much to get turning.
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3D printerPrusaMini+$399.00
https://shop.prusa3d.com/en/3d-printers/994-original-prusa-mini.html
The prusa is mini+ is the smaller of the prusa option but at about half the price it includes most of the features of the bigger MK3S. We own multiple Prusa Minis now and they are excellent. The interface and support make it easy to get started. We'd recommend getting two of these over buying a single MK3S.
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3 Ton Ratcheting Arbor PressMSC231290$401.00https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/00231290?rItem=00231290For use with the 1/2" broach, MSC will do 20-30% off coupons sometimes, so you can get this even cheaper. You don't know you need this until you have one, it's seriosly great.
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1/2" hex broachAndyMarkam-2204$294.00http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-2204.htmput hex pattern in the parts
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Evolution Rage SawHome DepotRAGE 3$200.00Cut metal and wood stock with a straight edge. We don't own this saw, we own a more expensive horizaontal bandsaw but if we were starting over, we'd start with this, it will cut most of the stock you need and cuts wood as well so you don't need another miter saw.
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Drill, Impact Driver and Reciprocating Saw SetAmazon
Milwaukee M12 Line
$200.00https://amzn.to/2I2ix9cThe 12v line is great for small hands and compact spaces in the robot. We use the Mikita versions but would go with the milwaukee if we were starting over. They have right angle drills, band saws, circular saws, etc. They are also coming out with a Rivet Gun for this line, and they have dozens of other tools. The M12 line of tools is great. You can get cheaper import batteries on Amazon or Aliexpress.
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CompressorAmazon
California Air Tools 5510SE
$165.00https://amzn.to/2I4wPX3Use with air rivet gun
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Sheet Metal Plate ShearNorthern Tool
Klutch Plate Shear
$150.00https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200659734_200659734Cut sheet stock quickly with a straight edge. Another one of the tools you didn't know you were missing, we love our shear it makes cutting down scrap from the router so much faster.
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Bandsaw - Craftsman 9in BandsawSears$120.00http://www.sears.com/craftsman-2.5-amp-9inch-band-saw/p-00903299000P?sid=IDx01192011x000001&gclid=Cj0KCQiAus_QBRDgARIsAIRGNGjN7EZA7eg6RFXz4H9i9tW_6TsCrVP4eShknsIPtMSE53EZ7j7zqmEaAmVQEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CPSG4qjnz9cCFUOQaQodQQwFMQThis is a great band saw, much more reliable than the ones sold at other big box stores. We take our bandsaw with us to most of our competitions.
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Electric SmokerWal-Mart$110.00https://www.walmart.com/ip/Char-Broil-30-in-Electric-Vertical-Smoker/16422843?action=product_interest&action_type=title&beacon_version=1.0.2&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&client_guid=f57cf0ad-202e-41ec-3021-df6d6a2485b9&config_id=2&customer_id_enc&findingMethod=p13n&guid=f57cf0ad-202e-41ec-3021-df6d6a2485b9&item_id=16422843&parent_anchor_item_id=44741296&parent_item_id=44741296&placement_id=irs-2-m2&reporter=recommendations&source=new_site&strategy=PWVAV&visitor_id=bZ7_kzq6q0NQNTNjuthXM0Bake your powder coated parts. Cheaper than a full sized over. If you have 220V in your lab try to find a used oven somewhere or build your own; If you are stuck with 120V this is a great option. We added an aluminum plate and some insulation to the bottom to get it to reach 450F for powder coating.
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Powder Coat GunHarbor Freight$75.00https://www.harborfreight.com/10-30-psi-powder-coating-system-94244.htmlMake your parts colorful. Way better and faster than spray painting. We'd never go back to spray painting.
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Drill Press - WEN 10" Drill PressAmazon$75.00https://amzn.to/2pCGDR5Drilling more precise holes then a hand held drill can make. Also has more torque for drilling larger holes or through steel, etc.
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Air Rivet GunHarbor Freight$70.00https://www.harborfreight.com/14-in-air-hydraulic-riveter-62685.htmlSetting Rivets quickly
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Drill Rivet GunAmazon$63.00https://amzn.to/2pDDlxhA drill rivet adapter is great when working at events where you don't have your compessor for the air rivet gun. There are cheap versions that will work for a while but this version is better and will last longer.
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Shop VacuumSears12004$50.00http://www.sears.com/craftsman-6-gallon-3-peak-hp-wet-dry-vac/p-00912004000P?sid=I0084400010000100600&aff=Y&PID=7049598&AID=11034749&utm_medium=3959405_7049598_11034749Clean up your stuff, haven't used this specific one but it looks like a good deal. We have a black and decker one that works well but is a bit more expesnsive.
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ShelvesAmazon$50.00https://amzn.to/2GaiPKZUse in your shop for storage and can be broken down and used in your pit as well. Get another 1 or 2 if you have the money and the space.
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Tailstock Drill ChuckAmazon$47.00https://amzn.to/2DQOejxAllows you to drill the center of things with lathe. So you can drill the center of shafts, etc.
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Storage bins for partsAmazon$45.00https://amzn.to/2HYYXeb6 clear storage bins. We use these for pneumatics, electronics, and other robot parts. We have had them for years and they haven't broken yet.
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Bench GrinderAmazonWEN 4276$43.00https://amzn.to/2DSLWQFGrinding steel- bolts, tools, etc
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Belt sanderHarbor Freight$40.00http://www.harborfreight.com/1-in-x-30-in-belt-sander-60543.htmlUse HF coupon, used to smooth cut edges, every part should go through the sander before going on the robot
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Anderson Crimping ToolAndyMark$40.00http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-2554.htmUsed to crimp Anderson Powerpole connectors which we use for all our motors.
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Bench viseAmazon$36.00https://amzn.to/2GbEa6MHolding things for driling and cutting, bending things, etc. Mount it to a piece of wood so you can clamp it to a table, you can then bring it to events with you that way.
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ScaleAmazon$35.00https://amzn.to/2I4p1ohThis isn't the model we use but it's about $15 less and has pretty good reviews. Use a piece of plywood on top of it to allow the robot to balance on it.
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T-Stack 2 DrawerDewalt$32.00https://www.zoro.com/dewalt-port-stackable-tool-box-13x4-12x5-dwst17804/i/G7420542/T-Stack 2 Drawer holds screw drivers, wrenches, reciprocating saw blades, allen wrenches, etc Buy Multiple
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Vise BrakeGrizzly$32.00http://www.grizzly.com/products/4-Vise-Brake/H3243?gclid=CjwKCAjw7tfVBRB0EiwAiSYGM9UqXStUSUyNbH4hSP-YRCHxbEzdgDfYKbIwebIyCKMjxg0fslC-vxoCCiQQAvD_BwELets you ben thing aluminum and lexan on the vise. Ideally we would get a bigger box and pan vise or find a pneumatic press brake but those cost a lot more.
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T-Stack 1 DrawerDewalt$30.00https://www.zoro.com/dewalt-port-stackable-tool-box-13x4-12x5-dwst17803/i/G7418713/T-Stack 1 Drawer is for larger items like label maker, measuring tapes, tape, hammers, etc. Buy Multiple
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Milwakee Aviation Snips SetHome Depot$30.00https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Aviation-Snip-Set-3-Piece-48-22-4533/302716414These are one of our favorite tools that we own. They cut through sheets or plastic and thin sheet metal easily. We reach for these a lot and they are always in our tool bag that stays on our cart. You can get cheaper versions from other companies but we recomend this model, they have held up well and seem to be worth the few extra dollars.
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T-Stack Large BoxDewalt$28.00https://www.zoro.com/dewalt-port-stackable-tool-box-17wx13dx11h-dwst17806/i/G7419587/T-Stack tool boxes are awesome for the pit or the lab. One large box goes on top of the stack
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Lathe Tool SeteBay
1/2'' Indexable Turning Tool Set
$27.00https://www.ebay.com/itm/5Pcs-1-2-Indexable-Turning-Tool-Bit-Carbide-Insert-Lathe-Set-C6-Chipbreaker/232675326928?epid=14015410840&hash=item362c87bbd0:g:khUAAOSwrbtaj4roWe started with a cheap set of indexable cutters for the lathe, so we could buy spares and not care if we messed them. The cheap ones have worked pretty well for most of the jobs we do since they are all in aluminum or plastic.
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#35 Chain BreakerVEXpro$26.00https://www.vexrobotics.com/chain-tools.html
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#25 Chain BreakerVEXpro$26.00https://www.vexrobotics.com/chain-tools.html
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Orbital SanderAmazonBDEQS300$25.00https://amzn.to/2uirLw1Debur parts after they come off the router
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Rivet Gun 2 HandAmazon$25.00https://amzn.to/2GbEwu8Used to install pop rivets, they are lighter and faster than bolts and nuts
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PWM CrimpersAmazon$23.00https://amzn.to/2DT7VaaNeeded for crimping .1" PWM style crimps
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Air Nail/Staple GunHarbor Freight68019$22.00https://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/nailers-staplers/18-gauge-2-in-1-air-nailerstapler-68019.htmlStaple and nail wood together, good for bumpers and field construction
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12-18AWG wire stripperAmazon$20.00https://amzn.to/2pFtohZGreat wire strippers
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6-12AWG wire stripperAmazon$20.00https://amzn.to/2pEIzHZGreat wire strippers
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Wrench set - Husky Combination Wrench Set (28-Piece)Home Depot$20.00http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Combination-Wrench-Set-28-Piece-28CW002N/205093597Standard and Metric wrenches, includes some smaller wrenches in duplicate sizes which makes it easier to tighten some nuts and bolts that need the same size wrench. Having a 2nd set or at least another standard set is very useful.
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Rivet Gun 1 HandAmazon$16.50https://amzn.to/2G2WnYaUsed to install pop rivets. This gets into tighter spaces but needs more strength to use
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Drill Bit Set (3/8" shank)Harbor Freight$16.00http://www.harborfreight.com/titanium-nitride-coated-m2-high-speed-steel-drill-bits-with-38-in-cutdown-shanks-29-pc-61801.htmlUse 20% coupon. Simple Drill bit set for 3/8" chuck drill. You will want to get more drill bits as you go.
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Router BitsAmazon$15.00https://amzn.to/2uiZdCDWe have started using cheap 3.175mm(1/8") router bits for most of our aluminum and polycarbonate work. They are so cheap that we don't care if we break a bit which often happens as students are learning to use the router. Single flute bits work well for high speed routers when cutting aluminum and polycarbonate.
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Ferrule Crimp ToolAmazon$15.00https://amzn.to/2IQLkiyUsed to crimp ferrules on to wires for sticking into Weidmuller connectors on PDP, PCM, VRM, etc
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Chain BreakerAmazon$15.00https://amzn.to/2I4p43rUsed to push out chain links and replace them with master links. Eventually move up to a Dark Soul tool for #25 or similar for #35 chain. But having one of these on hand is always helpful, we own 2-3.
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Wire cutter and CrimperAmazon$13.50https://amzn.to/2pFKop5Manual Wire Crimpers with a bit of skill you can crimp just about any connector with these if you don't have the proper tool on hand. Quickly start buying the right tool because it will reduce your failure rate but you can use these if you don't have anything else.
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Ratcheting InsulatedCrimping ToolAmazon$12.00https://amzn.to/2pFKop5Crimp Insulated crimp connectors on to wires. These shouldn't be your most used connectors but you will use them at some point. Manual ones are fine most of the time, so you could get by without them if needed.
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TEKTON 6823 2-in-1 High-Tension HacksawAmazon$12.00https://amzn.to/2INrOmKQuality hacksaw with a front handle for good price. You will still need to hack saw at some point.
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IRWIN Tools VISE-GRIP Multi Tool StripperAmazon$12.00https://amzn.to/2DQOmj1Good multi-purpose wire stripper. Should handle most wire stripping needs. Also cuts bolts and crips insulated and non-insulated terminals
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Small item storage binAmazon$11.00https://amzn.to/2pDkrpiHold nuts, bolts, rivets, crimps, fittings, etc
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Large item storage binAmazon$10.00https://amzn.to/2ui5G0PHolding items like sensors, motors, VP stages, bearings, etc
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Soldering IronAmazon$10.00https://amzn.to/2I2wnbXsolder wire together, might be able to get by without this
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Heat GunHarbor Freight$10.00https://www.harborfreight.com/1500-watt-dual-temperature-heat-gun-572-1112-96289.htmlAll sorts of stuff, heat shrink, polycord melting, etc
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Drill Press ViseAmazon$10.00https://amzn.to/2pDtrf2Used to hold objects while you are drilling them, either with hand drill or drill press
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Cheap socket and bit setWalmart$10.00https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-54-Piece-1-4-inch-Drive-and-3-8-Inch-Drive-Socket-Set/16539503?wmlspartner=dsn_fb_fcc2d1b3-476b-4cde-b957-df39ce1ca5b5&veh=dsn&sourceid=dsn_fb_fcc2d1b3-476b-4cde-b957-df39ce1ca5b5We always end up losing sockets and bits so we just buy cheap ones. For most stuff we can't tell the difference. Home Depot and Lowes normally have $5 or $10 sets around Black Friday and Christmas too.
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Step DrillAmazon$10.00https://amzn.to/2I0U6chUsed for drilling larger holes in thin metal and plastic. 1-1/8" size lets you easily drill bearing holes
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Locking Pliers (aka Vise Grips)Harbor Freight$9.00https://www.harborfreight.com/3-pc-curved-jaw-locking-pliers-set-61249.htmlIf you don't buy this set make sure to buy at least two locking pliers. Look around for deals, we don't suggest the dollar store versions of these as they don't hold up as well.
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Furniture DollyHarbor Freight$8.00https://www.harborfreight.com/18-in-x-12-in-1000-lb-capacity-hardwood-dolly-63098.htmlUsed to move things around including the robot if you don't have a better cart. We use them to move our batteries (in a bin) and our robots at demos, etc
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Countersink SetAmazon$8.00https://amzn.to/2GbFGpuCut countersinks into holes for countersunk bolts and screws
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5 pc Metal File SetHarbor Freight$8.00http://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-file-set-5-pc-60368.htmlUsed for remove sharp edges or making items slightly smaller.
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6 Pc Precision Pliers SetHarbor Freight$8.00https://www.harborfreight.com/6-pc-precision-pliers-set-63813.htmlUsed for all sorts of gripping tasks.
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Hex Key SetHarbor Freight$8.00https://www.harborfreight.com/36-pc-sae-metric-long-reach-hex-key-set-62171.htmlYou will use these a lot, getting another SAE set would be a good idea. Dollars stores often have cheap sets as well.
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Combination SquareHarbor Freight$7.00https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-Heavy-Duty-Combination-Square-69361.htmlAgain helps with 90 degree angles and laying out cuts, etc
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Deburring toolAmazon$5.00https://amzn.to/2IOfsLrUsed to clean the inside of holes, etc. May want to get a few of these. Cheaper on ebay or from china if you can spend money on aliexpress or banggood, etc
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12 pc Needle File SetHarboar Freight$4.00https://www.harborfreight.com/12-piece-precision-needle-file-set-4614.htmlNeedle Files for small items
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Automatic Center PunchHarbor Freight$4.00https://www.harborfreight.com/automatic-center-punch-with-brass-handle-62141.htmlUsed to make hole locations, get 3-4 of them. Lifetime warrenty so just take them back and replace them when they fail
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Stanley 66-052 6-Piece Precision Screwdriver SetAmazon$4.00https://amzn.to/2pCDJfsThe best precision screwdriver set that we own. We have bought multiple of these over the years. Cheap and work well.
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6 in Bar ClampsHarbor Freight$3.00https://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-quick-release-bar-clamp-62239.htmlUsed for clamping things to a table to cut them, or holding robot parts together while you match drill them. Buy a lot of these, the more clamps the better
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Flush cutterAmazon$3.00https://amzn.to/2pF7knLUsed for cutting wires and zip ties. Awesome to have a couple of these around. These ones will ship from China, Hakko brand cost a few $ more but will ship from the US so you'll get them faster
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Aluminum Rafter SquareHarbor Freight$3.00https://www.harborfreight.com/4-in-1-aluminum-rafter-angle-square-63140.html90 degree angles are hard, this makes it easier
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Screw driversDollar Store$1.00Get a few cheap dollar store sets for now. The Harbor Frieght's pro set is only $10 for 8 good drivers but you don't "need" them yet.
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GlovesDollar Store$1.00They will do the job to start.
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Fabric tape measure$1.00Get it from a Dollar Store or Micheal's or Hobby Lobby. Used for measuring Frame Perimeter
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Utility knifeDollar Store$1.00
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ScissorsDollar Store$1.00Find some descent dollar stor scissors, look in the kitchen section.
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Broom & Dust panDollar Store$1.00
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ruler or yard stickDollar Store$1.00Measuring things, eventually get metal rulers, calipers, etc
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Rubber MalletDollar Store$1.00Hitting things
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HammerDollar Store$1.00Hitting things with a bit more force
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multimeterHarbor Freight$0.00Free from Harbor Freight with other purchase. Also look for the Fluke multimeter in FIRST Choice, it's a great multimeter and normally a good deal.
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tape measureHarbor Freight$0.00Free from Harbor Frieght if you wait for a coupon. Get several
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Tool Bag$0.00Any bag will do, often free with other purchases. Keep on your cart for tools you need in queue, etc.