Modeler Tool Suggestion List

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You didn't list it, but I especially like the cordless Dremel No. 770  T2 
Multi-Pro 7.2 volt rotary tool. I got it at Lowes several years ago. It comes 
 in a small zippered soft-side mini tool bag with a small box of some basic 
 tools; drills, stones, polishing pads, sanding drums, cutting wheels and 
such. I  use that for about 90% of my model building needs that call for a 
Dremel  tool.
 
Greg Harrod
 
 
In a message dated 11/16/2013 6:21:45 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org writes:

Modeler Tool Suggestion List
By Charlie Long,  Lynchburg

DISCLAIMER: I am a Lowes employee and therefore in a position  to see tools 
that may be of interest to the group. You may find the same tools  or tools 
of equal value at another store or online.

Like other model  railroaders, I'm constantly on the watch for tools to add 
to my miniatures or  precision tool box. Over recent years I've noticed 
that Lowes and Home Depot  now carry more precision tools. As a Lowes employee 
and a recent transfer to  the Tool World Department (NOT the best place for 
a tool junky!), I have first  hand exposure to all of the tool products. 
There are a few that have caught my  eye as potential for the modeler. Lowes 
introduces some of these at the  holiday season to boost gift sales. I'm 
listing, with a brief description, a  few here for your edification. And, you 
just may find one or all of these on  sale between now and Christmas. You'll 
find the old brand General Tool as well  as Lowe's own Kobalt brand.

General Tool No. 1912, Lowes # 524036. Reg.  $19.98, now $14.98. Twelve 
piece set in a case with cutting board. This is an  interesting addition to 
General Tool line. If you have ever traveled for  business and tucked an 
Accurail, Athearn or Tichy kit into the suitcase to  work on at night you'll find 
this little kit pretty handy. The case zips open  like a zippered notebook 
to expose a nice cutting board, Exacto style knife,  pliers, miniature 
screwdriver (changeable bits), tweezers, magnifier and steel  rule. The cutting 
board, knife and screwdriver themselves are probably worth  the price.

General Tool No. 500, Lowes # 78618.  $19.98. 1.5 volt  Cordless 
Screwdriver. This is a favorite tool! I reach for this when I have  hard-to-reach 
locations. Uses the 1/4 hex drive changeable  bits.

General Tool No. 63518, Lowes # 78627. Around $16.00. A nice set  of one 
handle and 16 precision bits to fit most anything. I like this set  because of 
the extended shafts on the bits.

General Tool No. 1433,  Lowes # 190130. $19.98. I love my 6" stainless 
steel digital calipers but  these are on my wish list! This neat little carbon 
fiber 3" set will probably  do us modelers just fine for 90% of our work. 
Gives measurements in decimal  inches and millimeters plus fractional inches! 
According to reviews, very  accurate!

Kobalt Model SF20, Lowes No. 271891, Knife Set. Reg. $19.98  Now $14.98. 
(MAY go to $9.98 for holiday sales!), 36 piece Exacto style  blades. Handle 
doubles as a precision screwdriver handle (bits included) but  this set has 
two blade chucks (collets?) with Kobalt 'SpeedFit' quick change  shaft/collar. 
This is very handy when two different blades are needed. All in  a very 
nice plastic case.

Kobalt Model 63401-6354185331925, Lowes No.  501837, Precision 'Double 
Drive' Screwdriver Set. Reg. $19.98 Now $14.98.  What's different about this set 
when compared to other precision sets? Lowes  introduced their 'Double 
Drive' full size screwdriver line last year. This  year they've expanded it to 
the precision or miniature line. Basically, this  design doubles your output 
- half turn of the handle produces a full turn of  the bit. Very handy if 
you don't have (or want) the General cordless model and  you have to deal with 
long coupler or truck screws. 16 bits and extension  included.

Well girls and boys I hope this helps. Any questions, fire  away. I'll try 
my best to answer. Don't forget to check for sales at Lowes and  HD.

Have a great holiday season and be thankful!
Charlie  Long




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