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Old 03-01-2019, 08:03 PM
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+1 what they said. You don't know what you don't know so a good builder set of tools will get you a great start. Personally, I rarely finish a hole with a regular drill bit. Reamers are my preference so I use lots of odd size bits to get close then ream to final dimension. A full set of bits will get used. I love those threaded bits. One of the few times I drill final size with a drill bit. Usually in a 90 degree adapter. There are tons of other nice to have tools. Washer wrench set is worth it's weight in gold trying to get a washer on a bolt in a tight space. Wedgelock clekos are the best. A few (20) of the odd size clekos are really handy.
A few hours with a Mentor will help you decide and lighten up that bank account!
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Old 03-02-2019, 06:29 AM
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+1 what they said. You don't know what you don't know so a good builder set of tools will get you a great start. Personally, I rarely finish a hole with a regular drill bit. Reamers are my preference so I use lots of odd size bits to get close then ream to final dimension. A full set of bits will get used. I love those threaded bits. One of the few times I drill final size with a drill bit. Usually in a 90 degree adapter. There are tons of other nice to have tools. Washer wrench set is worth it's weight in gold trying to get a washer on a bolt in a tight space. Wedgelock clekos are the best. A few (20) of the odd size clekos are really handy.
A few hours with a Mentor will help you decide and lighten up that bank account!
LOL. Youve mentioned a bunch of tools I've never heard of much less used, 6 yrs on in my build.

To the OP, you'll never stop learning new tricks and techniques. Guess I better get out the computer and do some buying too!
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