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In addition I take some basic supplies:
Duct tape
Electrical tape
Stove wire
Screws, 1-1/2", 2", and 3"
Eye bolts 1/4" x 2"
Extra 1/4" nuts, washers and lock
washers
Quick links for connecting cable
Cable crimp connectors for 1/8" cable
Screw eyes, 1/4"
Lag bolts, 1/4" and 5/16"
Bolts, 1/4", 5/16", and 3/8" x 2-1/2"
Notes: I only take a few of each size
and type, but I have found that having
them available can prevent an emergency
run to the hardware store and
keep set-up on track. I expect to have
hardware that I use replaced by the
match.
Probably the single most valuable
tool for match set-up is a cordless driver/drill.
I use a Makita 9.6 volt and
consider it about optimum. You need
to have enough power to drive threeinch
screws, and yet be able to handle
it for long portions of the day. There
are a number of different brands with
power running from 9.6 volts through
12 to 14.4 and up to 18. Whichever of
these suits you is great, but you need to
have at least one extra battery. I have
two and can work all day with three
batteries. I also bring my charger and
can have batteries charging during the
day if power is available. In addition,
this year, I bought a small power inverter
for my pickup that allows me to
plug my charger into the truck and
charge batteries from it. There are any
number of accessories for your driver/drill,
but the one that I have found
most valuable is the long driver tip
with the sliding sleeve that will hold a
three-inch screw straight while you
drive it. I also have a shorter one for
two-inch screws and a magnetic tip
without sleeve for driving short screws,
but I'm a little crazy. Splurge and buy
10 or 12 extra #2 Phillips tips for your
driver. You will use up several during
the course of match set-up and they are
relatively cheap.
Another useful tool, but not as necessary,
is the battery powered cut-off
saw. There are two types, the circular
type and the reciprocating type. Either
one is useful, and each has advantages
and disadvantages. I have a Makita 9.6
volt circular saw, which has the advantage
for me of battery interchangeability
with my driver/drill. Again, let me
stress that this tool is a nice addition,
but is not necessary.
Other power tools that I regularly
use include a Skil saw and a jig saw.
These require 120-volt power, of
course, and will mean that you will
need a generator if your range does not
have power. You should also have extension
cords to get the power to
where you need it. If you are working
at your home range, you may also want
to have a contractor's cut-off saw,
which is extremely convenient for cutting
and trimming 2x4's.
Other tools that are nice if you are
traveling by truck include a stepladder,
a shovel and a rake. A small axe has
proven useful at times as well.
As you can see, the list of what you
could use can go on and on. However,
with what I have suggested here you
should be able to set up a match almost
anywhere.
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