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Recommended Tools and Machinery for Your Team's Machine Shop
Hi All,

As you know, the first Hawaii regional will be held next year. In preparation for the event, we are investigating what it would take to build a mobile machine shop. While we can always use the College of Engineering's machine shop, a mobile shop at the venue would be a lot more convenient for the teams. With that said, does anyone have any suggestions for equipment?

I figure we need at least the following:

1. Drill Press
2. Band Saw
3. Bench Lathe (9"x20", 12"x24")
4. Bench Mill (Round or Square Column with DRO)
5. Welder (TIG, Mig or do we need both?)

Also, could someone from team 254 give me some insight about the NASA Ames Mobile shop? perhaps some pictures. How about other mobile shops? Have these machine shops been able to serve most teams needs? For example, I think the Ames shop has a 9" x 20" Jet bench lathe. Looks a little small, but if it provides what teams need at the event, then small is good since this will be a mobile shop.

Model numbers and where to buy would be greatly appreciated.