Our Toolbox: Must-have tools for RC Lowriding
So you bought a Redcat Lowrider, and it finally arrives. The first thing you do is unbox it and quickly scan through the manual (like we did), but before you get a chance to toss it aside and start pushing buttons, you notice that it requires some tools. Before you panic, there are plenty of articles out there listing out a few essentials for working on RC cars. To that end, we listed a few of our favorites below. These tools are put through everyday use in our shop and will be some of the more helpful pieces to acquire early on. Check 'em out below (In no particular order).
Number 5
Magnetic Tray - Vastools
This has to be one of the most underrated tools in our tool box, the magnetic tray doesn’t feel so important until you start losing screws because you set them down on your bare table, and lost RC Lowrider screws mean replacement orders and shipping times, couldn’t be us. Available on Amazon for only $21.49, check it out using the button below.
Number 4
Husky Digital Calipers - Home Depot
Bar-none, Digital Calipers are a must for anybody looking to customize their Lowriders. The last thing you want to do is order a part, or worse, cut into your Lowrider, only to find out that your measurements were off. With that being said, Husky has a set of cost-effective calipers available at Home Depot priced at $35.97, hit the button below to get your set today.
Number 3
18 x 36” Professional Cutting Mat - ALVIN
The professional cutting mat by ALVIN is an integral part to keeping your work station in good condition, aside from this, the measurements printed on the mat itself will save you time. This self-healing mat can take enough exacto knife slashes to make a musketeer blush, and you should probably cop it. Coming in at $49.87, it’s well worth the money and can be found on Amazon using the button below.
Number 2
40 Bin Organizer w/ Full Length Drawer - Harbor Freight
We know, it’s Harbor Freight..but trust us, this monstrosity of a bin organizer is the last one you’ll ever need (for RC parts anyway) and for only $20.00, it’s definitely a win all around. Check the link in the button below.
Number 1
Traxxas Tool Kit - Traxxas
This tool kit contains everything you will need for any size screw you may encounter. Traxxas is an RC company with a long track record for quality products, and the kit is no different.
The Kit includes :
(1) Carrying Case (1) Wrench (1) Driver handle (5) Nut Drivers (6) Hex Drivers (3) Philips Head Screwdrivers (3) Flat Head Screwdrivers
Specs: Drivers: 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm, 3.5mm, 4mm Nut Drivers: 4mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, 7mm, 8mm Slotted Screwdrivers: 2mm, 4mm, 5mm Philips Screwdrivers: #00, #0, #1 Wrench: 5mm and 8mm
Check it out on Amazon for only $25.00 using the button below.
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