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Here ya go
Here is a list of tools to have for building a FIRST robot:
Minimum needed:
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Wrenches: socket, allen, open-ended
Pliars: needle-nosed, adjustible, and vice-grips
Screwdrivers: Philips (large & small), regular (large & small)
Hacksaw
File (flat and rat-tail)
Side cutters (small and large)
Tin snips
Wire stripper
Wire crimper
Center punch or punch set
Hammer
Drill bits
Taps
Tap handle
Ruler
Calipers
Tape measure
Cable ties
Electrical tape
Duct tape (even though you can't use it on the robot, you will still need this)
Corded power drill
Cordless drill
Dremel w/ accessories
Soldering iron
Voltmeter
Level
Square (for getting right angles)
Vice
Other stuff that makes things easier:
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Label maker
Sheet metal break
Sheet metal shear
Grinder
Sander (disk and belt)
Lathe
Mill
Drill Press
Welder (able to weld aluminum and/or steel)
Band saw (the bigger the better)
Chop saw (horizontal band saw)
Also... there are other things to consider when you are going to a competition. I attached an Excel file which lists that stuff.
There may be more to this list... please add to it if you see fit, of course.
Andy B.
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