Tools and Robot parts you need.
Dremel The Most important tool.
Respirator Think -Paint fumes, fiberglass, metal dust. Protect yourself.
SHOP VAC Cleans up the mess and can be used in a Vacuform table.
Metal Epoxy glues metal together.
McMaster Carr, Bushings part#86555K252 (For aluminum wheels)
GRADE CE GAROLITE HOLLOW ROD, 1/2" OD X 1/4" ID,
40" LENGTHMcMaster Carr, #0 Screws (useful for bezel) McMaster Part # 90253a023
Speedbor Drill bits. (You need the 1" and the 11/16" diameter bits to drill holes for chest light.
Part # 8728k13. (Extruded acrylic square bar, 1/4" square, 6'length).
20 @1.05. With 8.71 shipping the total came to 29.71 (Collar)
Rockler, 17.5" LZ Susan part # 12451 (WAIST) OR
At www.leevalley.com you can purchase a bearing (absolutely identical) to the rockler:
17-3/8" Lazy Susan Bearing 12K68.17 $ 43.20 (rocklers is $55.99)
Retail rubber boot (Lifter)
McMaster Carr,part#9744K3,@ $32.60.Cat #102
phone#(216)995-5500.it has a 1 13/16 I.D. at the top,and a 3''I.D.at the
bottom.O.D.at the bottom is 4 1/2.This boot will extend to 8'',and is 2'' collapsed. It has 9 ribs.bulbs
#258 (screw in 14 volt flashing) and the # 256 (same but bayonet). When I bought them, the 258s were $8.99 for a box of ten and the 256 were $6.99 for a box of ten.I spoke with Trish who is familiar with the robot club. Their number is 410-823-0082.1/2" thick x 2" wide x 36" long commercial grade neoprene rubber strips. Available through McMaster Carr Part number 8981K197 @$11.34 each- http://members.tripod.com/bobgreiner/id37.htm
Radio Shack part # 274-249 (Ideal female for powerpack)
( http://www.smallparts.com/ ) GBS-3232 (Brass Spur Gear, 32 Pitch, 32 Teeth).1" Gears for claws.
Disc Sander (Useful in a 100 ways)
Primer (That etches into metal and fills scratches)
Tack Cloth Swipe that dust away before spray painting.
Power Supply. 10 amp 12 volts for bench testing.
Rotozip I used it to cut up the torso.
Rotozip circle attachment - Make circles up to 20 " diameter
BUTANE SOLDERING IRON AND TORCH
Laser Level Great for making straight holes and lines...for lights and dome panels.
Other useful parts are on the club site here.
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