M8 Rroofl Toolkit

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RepRap Toolkit

The following tools will probably be needed for assembling a Rroofl RepRap, or indeed any M8-thread based design.

You will probably require the following which are not strictly tools:

  • Isopropyl alcohol spray - to clean the bed with.
  • Scotch 3M Blue Painter's Tape, Medium Tack - bed surface.
  • Blowtorch fuel
  • GP Lubricating oil
  • Tissues for cleaning up the oil

General

  • Marker of some kind
  • Tape measure
  • Vernier callipers
  • Plumb bob
  • Spirit level
  • Small blowtorch, heat gun or lighter
  • Pliers
  • Side cutters or small snips
  • Wire strippers unless you're handy with a pocket knife.
  • No. 1 Posidrive screwdriver
  • 13mm crescent spanner
  • Crimping tool or round-jawed pliers
  • 12V Power supply
  • A reamer or tapered file for reaming out undersized holes in the prinout

Cutting Parts

  • Hacksaw with bimetal blade.
  • Vice
  • 2nd Cut file to smooth ends

De Luxe

  • A pair of 13mm crescent spanners
  • 3mm dia. sharp spike (knitting needle etc.) to set nuts
  • Adjustable bench vice
  • Magnifier headset for us oldies
  • Locking forceps

Serve with a selection of nuts.