Required Tools
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Required Tools for Prusa Mendel
You will need a "standard" toolbox to build and maintain a Prusa Mendel. That includes, but is not limited to:
- Metric allen key / hex wrench set
- Soldering iron and associated consumables (solder, sponge, wick, etc). This assumes that you will be wiring your own connections. Some 'out-of-the-box' electronics kits & motors still need some connections made. My motor wires came pre-cut, however I extended them for clean routing & strain relief.
- Dikes/needle-nose pliers/small vice grips. A few different size 'grabbers' will make you a happy hobbyist
- Measuring device, preferably a set of calipers [1], but a decent ruler will work
- Scissors
- Wire stripper
- Drill & common bit sizes (you will definitely need this to drill out your pulleys)
- Wrenches, at least two. Adjustable or fixed.
It is highly recommended to also have:
- Small files &/or a dremel
- Loctite (I used 'red' on my frame to keep those big M8 nuts in place)
- Diagonal pliers (side cutters [2])
- Hacksaw (if you buy uncut smooth rods or support rods. Also may be useful if you need to modify your bolt for wades extruder--but you'll cover that later!)
- Multimeter for checking connections if your electronics do not come pre-setup/configured
- Tweezers for removing plastic from the hotend and holding other tiny parts
