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In this video I share my 13 must have tools for model railroading. These are the absolutely essential, must have tools that every model railroader needs on his work bench.
Funny I didn't hear the one thing you were placing all your tools on, the cutting mat. I find it essential not to be cutting in on other furniture you may be working on.
At the 3 minute mark, your voice (audio) almost disappeared. I had the vid volume at 100% and my system volume at 100%. Had to bail at the 10 minute mark. I don't think you were near the mic when doing the hobby knife segment. Will watch again tomorrow but with headphones on. JMHO
You spoke of small jewelers files and having bits of material in the groves. But you never spoke of a Card File. This is used to clean the abrasive groves of files, wood or metal.
Good helpful tools layout wise aka planning is sweep sticks by fast tracks
Wonderful video. Thanks for shooting and sharing. A far better source for your paint brushes and other weathering supplies would be your locally owned hobby shop or art supply store.
You forgot the Jack Daniels and a tumbler
Good, informative video!
I like the way you think, Sir. I have been a modeler for over a half century, transitioning from toys to scale models fairly early. There are some differences in the way you and I do things, but that is the way the hobby is.
The point I wanted to bring up regards "jewelers" files. There are two (2) types, the "Swiss" pattern tapering over the entire length. And the "American" pattern having a fairly consistant size except at the tips, where it is rather blunt. Both styles matter, for different reasons. Further, the seperation of "metal" and "plastics" use is actually a matter of keeping steel use seperate from non-ferrous metals such as brass. Brass files can be used on plastics, steel cannot. When acquiring files, I would highly recommend a "Swiss" pattern be the first choice. Most Chinese vendors sell the "American" pattern, they are very easy to acquire.
Another point is in cutting tools. As a professional electrrician and electronics repairman, I am very deeply involved with side cutters. The average modeler need not be so. For wire, electrical (copper) must be a seperate cutter from music (steel) wire for making grabs and the like. And rail nippers should be emphasized as cutting rail and NOTHING else.
Bill Hudson NMRA L02125
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we call that drill a yankee drill
Ron , are you currently accepting orders for coffee mugs ? thanks for all you do for the model railroading community .