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  • Birthday 09/02/1976

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    I enjoy gardening, fishing, reading, Geocaching and our Russian Tortoise, Phillis. I am a family man who tries to fit in as much family time per day as I can.
  1. mmott
    Thank you John. I am halfway there it seems as I was able to find most of what you describe minus the scale which I will pick up soonish.
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    Thank you all, I think I have my answer now. Much appreciation for the guidance. Mark
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    Wow is all i can say. I am waiting for my Phantom and this thread is surely an inspiration of what can be accomplished. i hope I can come to you later with some questions. Mark
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    Thanks, I have looked through it and will reread some of the articles. My biggest question is more, what is needed off the bat. The basic tool list is long and while I can see why you would need it all, what do you need to get going? I figured the Xacto hobby tool set kind of had the "basics" but wasn't sure if that would be a good start or if the tools within it are of any value. Something like this http://www.amazon.com/Xacto-X5087-Deluxe-Hobby-Tool/dp/B000BREQG6 Or this http://www.amazon.com/X-ACTO-Standard-Hobby-Tool-X5086/dp/B000BRBZT2/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1377527333&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=xacto+hobby+tool+kit They are similar but the first one is the "deluxe" version which has a few extras like a coping saw, pin vise and drill bits.
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    Hi all, I am sure there are a few threads about this but I couldn't find any that came up when I tried a few searches for "beginner tools" so I am starting my own. I am doing as much reading and pre-set up prior to the Phantom showing up on my doorstep soon. I've printed out the parts list, instructions and the practicum to assist in the build. I have a folding table that I will be able to use as my work bench. The only thing left to do is start collecting the needed tools. I have looked through the Basic Hand Tools PDF on this site which is helpful but also pretty large. So with that all said, what do I buy? I have looked at the Xacto hobby tool kits and was thinking that was the way I was going to go but before I drop the cash I figured I should check in with the pro's. Thank you, Mark Mott

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