Workshop/Tools/Parts

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Originally Posted by lorykzarr

You're definitely on the right track trying to find a cheaper place then McMaster. I would recommend a few things:

- Make sure the soldering iron you get has a stand or you get a stand for it
- The tin snips won't be much help cutting 1/8" sheet. They're designed for much thinner stuff
- You'll probably chew through those 1/8" drill bits really quickly if you ever drill out steel rivets. If you end up getting steel ones, stock up on drill bits.

Also, do you have a tool box/chest to store everything? If not, look into getting one so you can keep all of your stuff reasonably organized. And as far as the bandsaw, try looking for a used one. You might be able to get one for way less then new.

Adding onto the rivet thing, I highly recommend just using all-aluminum rivets. They are far easier to drill out than steel, and in the event that a rivet is set badly (the mandrel breaks well above the head) it's still easy to remove. With steel rivets in that situation, you are basically screwed.