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Re: Tool Suggestions
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Originally Posted by AllenGregoryIV View Post
Deburring tools, center punches, precision measuring tools, heat gun, etc are all useful.
Thanks Allen

We'll definitely be picking up a center punch and caliper.

What exactly does a belt sander do??

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Originally Posted by Qbot2640 View Post
A decent jigsaw with "medium" wood blades for cutting aluminum (the metal blades are great for steel, but gum up with aluminum).
Does the jigsaw work pretty well??
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