So far I've built three very nice melamine racks, and in my journey I've discovered several tools which are invaluable to building a rack. When I start a new one, I like to not have to dig around to find all my tools. So to prevent this I am buying a toolbox to store all my rack building supplies. I've started a pretty comprehensive list of things I need to gather up, and I'm just looking for some input on anything I may have left out, or tools that you guys find very useful as well.
Ok, here's the list:
Measuring tape
Chalk Line
Pencil
Particle board screws
2 drills (one for drill bit, one for screw bit, I hate changing back and forth every 2 seconds)
Drill & screw bit set
Iron-on melamine finishing tape
Melamine tape edge trimmer
Soldering Iron (rack building includes doing the flexwatt too!)
Solder
Pliers
3/4" pipe brackets (for the RDR conduit pipe escape protection)
screw caps (to cover all those ugly screws when your done)
Electrical tape
Aluminum tape
Packing tape
Duct tape
Iron
Right angle assembly clamps
Scissors
Level
Extension cord
That's all I got for now, any additions?
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