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.

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  West Wall

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  North Wall

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  North Wall

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  East Wall

PPE

Main Workshop PPE

We maintain supplies of the basic PPE required to operate safely in the lab, including eye protection, ear protection and gloves. Specialist tools, such as the welders have their own dedicated PPE provided.

Members are free to biring their own PPE equipment in, however it is their responsibility to ensure that it is suitable for the task.

Any missing or damaged PPE should be reported immediately to the mailing list or the directors so it can be replaced.

Please do not use any tools that require PPE if it is lost or damaged.

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 Discord #Tool-Problems channel to let people know.

We have a set of Milwaukee 18V power tools, these are stored on the north wall.

Milwaukee Tool Storage

Charging Station for the Milwaukee tool batteries.

Tool Name	Photo	Description	Location
Milwaukee M18-FPD2			Rack on North Wall
Milwaukee M18-CPLPD			Rack on North Wall
Milwaukee M18-FID2			Rack on North Wall
Milwaukee M18-CBLID			Rack on North Wall
Milwaukee Circular Saw M18-CSS55			Rack on North Wall
Milwaukee Jig Saw			Rack on North Wall
Milwaukee Angle Grinder M18-FSAG115X			Rack on North Wall
Milwaukee Multitool			Rack on North Wall
Milwaukee Saw M18-BSX			Rack on North Wall
Milwaukee Lamp			Rack on North Wall

Tool Name	Photo	Description	Location
Ryobi Right-angled Drill		Right-angled Drill	Rack on North Wall
Ryobi Chargers and Batteries		Power for the Ryobi One Plus tools. Please put batteries back on charge after use.	Rack on North Wall
Hot Wire cutter		Thermocut 650 hand-held hot wire cutter	On top of Ryobi Rack on North wall
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, under the Ryobi tools rack
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 wall-box to the left of the lathe, behind the mini-mill
Workshop Tools		A set of workshop tools, including sockets, screwdrivers and allen keys	Red case on top of the chemical cupboard
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
Bit set		Hex screwdriver bits set	North Wall on top of the red draw cabinet
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
Hot Tools		Erbauer EHG2000 Hot air gun	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. User manual.	Under metal table on north wall
Pyramid Roller		Sheet metal roller, now uses M2.5 Z13 gears	Under metal table on north wall

Consumables

Lubricants, glues, and other common consumables

Nuts, Bolts and Screws

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.

Recent Changes

• Replaced broken angle grinder. Jmf (talk) 11:35, 30 December 2021 (UTC)