In our experience with the Vex kits

do's an don'ts:

don't tighten the nuts too tightly ( such as using a hex key and a wrench )
remember tighter is not always better because the grip part of the nut then falls off, and your left with a grip less nut

don't use up all of your longer screws. Try to use the smallest type you can use for the situation. Sometimes you need a longer screw then you find out that you have to take it from another part. Also it consumes too much time to be screwing and unscrewing these long screws.

do buy any type of organizational equipment. I can't refer you to any one particular product but my mentor went out and bought small stackable box type things to put all the different screws and nuts and wheels. This really helps when you need to find something quick, or to know when you've run out of something. I can't remember how many times we've ended up looking for something that was already been used up.

lastly, do buy more Allen keys. This is for the hex screws. In my experience with the provided Allen keys I've found out that they usually get more worn out than the screws. THIS IS A MUST!!!!!


I'll add more as I come up with them =)