Absolute bare bones tool list. You can build a great robot with just these tools, judicious use of COTS parts, consumables like tape/zip ties, and some creativity:
-Safety glasses
-Allen wrench set. Probably the most important item to have multiples of as they get used in parallel a lot and go missing easily, especially just buying bulk of sizes you use all the time. Must-have sizes for my team's standard fasteners of choice are 5/32" and 3/32".
-Adjustable wrenches
-Hacksaw
-A few C-clamps
-Hammer
-Vice grips
-Wire stripper/cutter/crimper
-Cordless drill, bits
-Files
-Shop-Vac
-Carpenter's Square, rulers, tape measures, or other measuring devices.
Not quite vital, but still extremely important:
-Socket wrench set
-Soldering iron
-Jigsaw (or tin snips, in a pinch)
-Rivet gun (if using rivets, which I recommend especially if you're on a budget)
-Chain break (if using chain)
-Multimeter
-Bench vice
-Tap and Die set
-Dremel tool, grinding bits and cutting wheels
-Staple gun (for bumpers)
Pricier or less vital, but super great to have if you can get them. Not a complete list by any stretch:
-Bandsaw
-Drill press
-Bench grinder
-Benchtop lathe
-Miter saw and appropriate blades
-Calipers
-Heat gun
-Air powered rivet gun
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Originally Posted by Billfred
1) Table saw. Bumpers are going to be used next year, and historically that means the ability to cut 5" wide pieces of 3/4" plywood.
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Or you can just have the people at Home Depot rip the wood to 5" when you initially buy it.