Tested: Knowing what tools to purchase when you're a fledgling maker is tough, especially if you're on a tight budget. And building a tool collection can get downright pricey--the price swing from a cheap version of a tool to the expensive version can be massive. On the March 26 edition of Still Untitled, Adam, Norm, and I came up with a universal list of tools to put in a cheap toolkit for beginners.
4 comments:
This is really informative. I've always been in a position where making things was difficult because I never had the right tools and materials. This list kind of explains why it was so hard for me to build things, I was missing some of the basic equipment that I never thought was necessary, but seeing it among other things made me realize it. A good set of tools is always really important, like sharp saws and knives, and having the appropriate tools for the job.
This is a really helpful list as someone starting out making things. It can be really hard to know or find out what just the right tool is for the job. Adam really knows his stuff so I respect his recommendations. I do wish that next to each of the items he said whether is was the kind of thing I could buy the cheap type of or if it was worth it to get a really nice one. Another helpful piece of info that could have been included is the kinds of projects that I might use each tool with most. This could help me know what tools are going to be most useful to me personally. The photo looks really cool, I want to know more about the tool box it's self.
I'm always adding and subtracting tools from 'gig' box depending on the project or job I'm going to be working on...this mostly just comes down to a space issue. This is pretty good list, but there seems to be a few things that might be missing like squares, punches and some marking tools. But like I said space, space, space...I'm still searching for the optimal storage system - at least one that is commercially available and easily portable.
There are some unique tools on Adams list that I personally dont see being necessary for a theatrical carpenter and there are quite a few tools like marking and punches as joe said that should be on there but this is a list for someone who is trying to go into the movie prop making or model making. I am more curious to see how adam made his tool boxes.
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