Tools/smalltools
Small Tools
Introduction
The small tools available in the Main Workshop at rLab. This list is not complete (and probably never will be) but gives a good idea of the range and type of tools we have available for use.
Please feel free to use tools in the workshop or elsewhere in rLab, but always return things to their original location.
Contents
Tools
None of the tools listed here require induction before they can be used.
Please post on the rLab Google Group if you want help in learning how to use any of the tools or advice on how to approach a particular problem.
Tools live in various places around the Main Workshop. Many tools are on open display; a rough default location is given with each tool.
If you find any of the tools missing, broken or in a suspect state, please post on the rLab Google Group to let people know.
| Tool Name | Photo | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryobi Drill |  |
Cordless power drill | North Wall workbench |
| Ryobi Right-angled Drill |  |
Right-angled Drill | North Wall workbench |
| Ryobi Circular Saw |  |
Cordless circular saw | North Wall workbench |
| Ryobi Torch |  |
Battery light | North Wall workbench |
| Ryobi Chargers and Batteries |  |
Power for the Ryobi One Plus tools. Please put batteries back on charge after use. | North Wall workbench |
| Ryobi Impact Driver |  |
Cordless impact driver | North Wall workbench |
| Ryobi Jigsaw |  |
Cordless jigsaw | North Wall workbench |
| Ryobi Vacuum Cleaner |  |
Cordless vacuum cleaner | North Wall workbench |
| Hot Wire cutter |  |
Thermocut 650 hand-held hot wire cutter | Under chop saw table |
| Screwdrivers |  |
A range of slotted, Philips and Pozi screwdrivers | West Wall |
| Files |  |
Assorted hand files plus file-cards to clean them | West Wall & Metal Table, Drawer F1B |
| Spanners and wrenches |  |
Assorted spanners and adjustable spanners | West Wall |
| Hand Saws |  |
Hand saws, Tenon saws, Coping saws and Hacksaws | West Wall |
| Hammers |  |
Hammers and Mallets | West Wall |
| Wood Chisels |  |
A range of chisels suitable for woodworking | West Wall |
| Angle Grinders |  |
4.5" and 9" Angle grinders with a selection of cutting and grinding discs | Side of Metal table |
| Clamps |  |
Assorted types and sizes of clamps | East Wall |
| Drills |  |
A selection of wood, masonry and HSS metal drills. Mostly metric sizes | North Wall workbench |
| Taps and Dies |  |
Mostly metric taps and dies, with tap handles and die holders. We have a number of boxes of taps & dies | North Wall workbench |
| Circlip Pliers |  |
Internal and external circlip pliers | North Wall |
| Bicycle Tools |  |
A set of common bicycle maintenance tools | Wood drawers, West Wall |
| Random orbital sander |  |
Random orbital sander, takes hook&loops pads | On top of wooden drawers by drill press |
| Mouse sander |  |
Mouse sander, takes hook&loops pads | On top of wooden drawers by drill press |
| HVLP Paint sprayer |  |
High-Volume Low-pressure air paint spray system. Outdoor use only, and don't leave mess in the carpark! | On top of wooden drawers by drill press |
| Sheet Metal Tools |  |
Hand riveter and other sheet metal tools | Metal table, drawer F1A |
| Socket Sets |  |
Assorted sockets, ratchets and extension bars | Metal table, drawer F2A |
| Bearing Puller |  |
Puller tool for removing bearings, pulley, etc | Metal table, drawer F2A |
| Drill Accessories |  |
Sanding pads and other drill accessories | Metal table, drawer F1B |
| Mains Drills |  |
Mains Drills | Metal table, drawer F2B |
| Painting Equipment |  |
Paint brushes and other accessories | Metal table, drawer F1C |
| Rotary Tools |  |
Dremel-style rotary tools and accessories | Metal table, drawer F2C |
| Hot Tools |  |
Hot air gun and small propane torch | Metal table, drawer B1A |
| Mains Saws & Planer |  |
Circular saw, Jigsaw and Planer | Metal table, drawer B2A |
| Mains Woodwork Tools |  |
Stapler, Drum Sander & Vibrocutter | Metal table, drawer B2B |
| Arbor Press |  |
Arbor press | Under metal table on north wall |
| Pipe Bender | |
Pipe and conduit bender | Under metal table on north wall |
Consumables
We keep a small number of stock consumable items, including :
- Lubricants
- Thread Locker
- Cutting Compound
- Duct Tape
- PTFE Tape
- Abrasive sheets, belts and pads
- Selection of woodscrews, most 3-6mm diameter (contents will vary)
- Selection of nuts, bolts and washers, mostly M3 to M8 (contents will vary)
- Scrap wood and metal
Please do not rely on the lab having a particular item in stock for a project. Use of small amounts of consumables and scrap materials is free but if you're using more than a small amount then please make a suitable donation to the downstairs honesty box. We'll only keep supplies in stock to long as there's money being donated to cover them. If you use up the last of something then either replace it or report it.
