FULL Tools List and more awesome videos here: punishedprops.com/2019/01/21/prop-tools/

@farrellsprops8065

5 жыл бұрын

you had me with "Look at this stuff"

@oliverdoherty

5 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid as ever Bill. One thing to note, the respirator cartridges you're using are for vapours/gases only, not dust/particulates. There are dust filters than can be added to the ones shown (along with plastic retainers to keep them in place) that will both prolong the life of the vapour cartridges and protect from airborne dust/mists/sprays. Also available are standalone dust filters (the circular type) when sanding a lot of foam/wood and using aerosol sprays. And keep the mask & filters in an airtight container when not in use, the filters have an electrostatic charge and will attract dust if left out in the open.

@diamondruststreams

5 жыл бұрын

Calm your bits Ariel.

@kurtlindner

5 жыл бұрын

Spinnetrator? -kinky.

"I've never regretted spending good money on a good tool" Totally... True story: Yesterday, I spent $400 on a good tool. Even on the way to buy it I was like "I shouldn't be spending this money... without talking to my wife" (but that's what she gets for leaving me unsupervised). I had buyer's remorse all the way home and that lasted until I got it set up and used it and then I spent the next 45 minutes cackling like a mad scientist cutting all the things with ease and precision! At this stage in life, I've bought all the crappy tools and now I subscribe to AvE's mantra: "Buy once, cry once". I only have like 40 years left on this Earth. I'm not going to waste them fussing with poorly made tools.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic story! Have fun with your fancy pants new tool. =D

@technicallyartistic

5 жыл бұрын

Upgrading to my Dewalt belt sander from my Ryobi orbital palm sander with like upgrading from a hand saw to a circular saw. Stuff that would take hours took minutes all of a sudden. I wish I had done it much sooner.

@WolfsHaven

5 жыл бұрын

I hate the buy once cry once mantra. Especially at the DIY and entry level but even if it's a for profit venture... Buy what you can afford and upgrade if needed. If you are making for profit, buy cheap and use the profits to upgrade IF necessary. You can easily spend a fortune buying expensive tools you rarely actually use. Not to mention many cheap tools today are on par with mid-grade or better tools just a few years ago.

the first 22 seconds is why i love this channel!!

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We had a ton of fun filming that. =D

@endelosecosplay1302

5 жыл бұрын

@@punishedprops I want to make tool angles.. I have a new goal to do once I get my shops roof repaired.

I primarily sew and I think a rotary cutter (that's used for quilting) is a great addition! It can cut long sections of fabric in no time. I use it to cut multiple layers at a time so all the seams line up perfectly. Just make sure you have a cutting mat!

@noragenovese7938

4 жыл бұрын

OMG yes! I used a rotary cutter with sewing once, and going back to what I had before made me realize how much better it is with one. A must have for any costume maker or just anyone who uses fabric.

Silver sharpies are amazing for marking dark surfaces and cartoonishly (or not) weathering "metal" props.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Ooh, good addition!

That intro was the most relatable thing I think I've ever seen. I just started my tool collection and I already feel a tiny bit like a hoarder

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the club! =)

Thank you for the PPE moment! So many chemicals and injuries that can factor into something as simple as a quick project

Awesome tips! Me and a mate split the cost for a heat gun and dremel when we were starting out with foam and now they just travel between our houses depending on who is working on a project.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

That's so wonderful! =D

I would say a hammer/mallett and a vice are really useful. A shop vac is pretty handy as well. Edit: and tons of extension cables.

So I'm watching this on my lap top on my bedroom desk and as Bill points out the first few items I'm picking them up off my desk and going check, check, check.....until you got to the heat gun cause that's downstairs. LOL. I can't believe how much of this stuff is surrounding me as I type this. Also a "tool" I use all the time is good old fashioned graph paper. I know it's old school but I like physically making sketches of things.

An iron!! I do mostly sewing & fabric and the single most useful tool to have after a sewing machine is an iron for making really nice looking seams. Easiest way to level up your sewing game!!

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Great addition to the list.

One thing everybody should keep in mind before going crazy about the tools - either by buying them all or being depressed because you can't do that... Keep in mind that punished props needs productivity. They can't just spend 5 hours doing tidious manual work making cuts with the exacto knife for a mask to paint some letters on a gun. They use the cutter machine to do it in 10 minutes. YOU, on the other hand, can do just that. Time is money, and that works both ways. You don't have to pump out props and youtube videos in a matter of days :) Convenience is nice, but not mandatory to achieve your costuming fantasy !

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

I agree with you 100%! Great insight. =D

@theXlegend17

5 жыл бұрын

Time Money Quality Pick 2...

@WolfsHaven

5 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@startide

5 жыл бұрын

@@theXlegend17 ha the iron triangle :) You can work on the scope though : good quality and fast, but can't do as much. Although half a costume isn't really an option when we talk about cosplay, of course :P

I really love getting used tools. There's something about the history and workmanship that's always nice to have - and at a lower price. The only thing that's really new for me was my Saw Stop. I have always a very healthy respect for table saws and I prize all my fingers.

@AnunnakiAaron

9 ай бұрын

of all the tools, and I have a lot, I've always feared the table saw the most. Something about losing a finger.

Was once told by a fellow engineer at this national space place I used to be at, (cant be more clear than that LOL) That buy the best tool you can afford at the time. Because... A cheap tool will last you for a while, and get the job done that time... but a GREAT tool will last you for life, and get the job done right EVERY TIME! I have lived by that. I have bought what I could afford when I could afford it and when I could upgrade to the best, I have. Like you, I have built my collection as I have been able too. This is a great video. Thanks.

@punishedprops

4 жыл бұрын

Yes that's a great rule to live by!

Hey Bill and Britt, One tool you didn't mention is a variable heat hair curling iron. I use that to put the curl in EVA gauntlets, aka the fingers. It's easy to control and doesn't hurt the budget. Good luck all.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

That's a fantastic idea!

An old friend once told me "No matter how many you have, you have exactly one less clamp than you need to complete a project."

One of my favorite shop tools is my 30gal compressor. Runs all kinds of tools from paint guns and airbrushes all the way to sanders grinders saws nail/staple guns, and blowers that are useful for everything from cleaning to mold making. Helps with just about every project I do in some way. Also, bamboo skewers for the win!

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! A good compressor can help with so many things!

@ben_the_cat_guy

5 жыл бұрын

Punished Props Academy I’ve just got my compressor I’ve just not set it up yet

Jigsaw. Now hear me out: my brother likes to craft too, but he's more on the carpentry themed stuff, so he bought a jigsaw. Later on I realized I can use that to cut nearly perfect lines in xps insulation foam, whitch I use kidna regularly. So I may or may not think a jigsaw can be a good alternative to a bandsaw. Also, if you have to apply larger decals, stickers or smooth out putty or something evenly, I can recommend keeping your old plastic cards, like an "out of date" credit card or used gift cards. The interesting reason is, my parents are originally confectioners, and they ofter used larger so called "foam cards" to smooth out the icing foam and stuff on cakes, that's how the idea stuck with me. Or you can get your hands on a so called vinyl plastic applicator, which looks like a fully blank credit hard with bumps in the middle. People use that tool in automotive shops to apply, you guessed it, vinyl decal onto cars. Hope I was some help to extend some nifty tools that can help you with your work!

I learned last night that dap weldwood water soluble can be watered down and put on something to give it a really good gloss and kind of a rubbery finish that is kind of hydrophobic. I'm planning on using this to put a gloss finish over matt things.

Not only does he have enough tools to make tool angels on the shop floor, he's got enough SHOP FLOOR to make tool angels on the shop floor. To use my shop (that is, my dad's shop) I'll need to lose three pounds just to get in between the planer and the tablesaw.

@steamboatmodel

5 жыл бұрын

Squeeze in there with them both on and you will lose the weight.

@debbiekruizinga6515

5 жыл бұрын

My most favourite comment I have ever read

Don't forget about paint! The kind of paint you use for a project is super important! You don't want to be waiting days for your prop to dry just because you used some kind of thick oil paints, right? And you want paint that's of a decent quality; some brands and kinds just aren't worth it. A good acrylic paint, like Liquitex Basics (or even their professional line) is fantastic to have on hand, but I've also used oil paints to stain wood before. And airbrushes use a different kind of paint entirely. It's a huge part of the making/finishing shebang! Also, noobish as I am, I totally have a rotary tool. I bought it a few months ago and sadly haven't had the time or space to use it. Winter, go away so I can sit on the porch and work on some projects!

Just leveled up my prop making by getting a scroll saw and disc/belt sander. Without those two I would never have been able to create a Halo CE Magnum from foam. Now, to test out some airbrushing, finally!

im only now getting into prop making (i’m 20 years old) and this video has been so helpful 🥰 i can’t really find anything online about prop making so i’m sure your channel is gonna help me tremendously! thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us ❤️

I loved that you mentioned used tools. This is great advice when it comes to hand tools. Many times you can find an extremely expensive brand in hand tools at thrift stores and estate sales for next to nothing. I know Jimmy Diresta has told me that the majority of his hand tools he owns are all from thrift shops. You just have to know what to look for and if it is in decent condition. You and also find antique tools that are a hundred years old and are still made better than tools you can buy today. 👍🏼

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic pointers all around! =)

@jovenc4508

5 жыл бұрын

My dad gets broken power drills from the flea market and fixes them up. He usually only pays about $1, if that, and he's gotten everything from DeWalt to Ryobi.

@joshhibbs_nola

5 жыл бұрын

Joven C See. That is what I am talking about. 🙂👍🏼

@WolfsHaven

5 жыл бұрын

@@jovenc4508 yep with a little know how you can easily refurbish and repair 2nd hand tools.

T-Square. Beyond useful.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Great addition!

@TheSmugglersRoom

5 жыл бұрын

no doubt!!!

@WolfsHaven

5 жыл бұрын

I use combination squares and multi-squares a lot too.

@hollowflamecosplay

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I was going to add this. I have a big sewing one that doubles as a French curve, but I use the set square feature for every pattern I make.

Hi guys! If you're really into worbla or other thermoplastics (and anything that absolutely needs cut) the Fiskars Titanium Nitride No. 8 Shop Snips work amazing and help out anyone with finicky hands since they have a spring action! Super helpful and worth it!

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Great recommendation! Thanks for sharing. =D

One tool i find my self using a lot is an Awl, either making small holes or just poking around small stuff

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed! There's a good reason why Jimmy Diresta uses his icepicks, they're so useful! Here's a bunch of uses for an awl/ice pick: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kW2hxrSzZLWzo84.html

"Props" to you for making this amazing and very helpful video!

@TotallyNotAlice66

3 жыл бұрын

ba dum crash

A dremel snake attachment is a LIFE SAVER!!! Especially if you are doing a lot of carving

What I need, is a work shop. My work space is starting to outgrow my living room... and my dining space... and kind of my bedroom 😅 If you're curious. No, I don't have anywhere for my guests to sit.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

I mean... there's the floor, right? HA! =)

@WolfsHaven

5 жыл бұрын

If you can afford it. One of those small to medium shed kits make an excellent starter shop.

@Jburneyjr

4 жыл бұрын

LMAO sounds like a work house

@Jburneyjr

4 жыл бұрын

LMAO sounds like a work house

A good size toaster oven comes I handy! Especially with backing certain clay, annealing plastics and recharging dessicant. That way you don't mess up your cooking oven.

Best... Intro... Ever!!!... Doing snow angel in tools and saying I want more! Only a maker understands that kind of tool lust.

@punishedprops

4 жыл бұрын

It's a constant mood, really

I 'fiddle' with loads of things (mini's/polymer clay/jewelry/18in doll stuff/writing/etc) & enjoy learning to create new objects. I'm only now getting into cosplay stuff. My husband recently graced me with a heat gun/basic needle files/ Dremel kit. Until I found your channel, I didn't really 'get' the whole concept of needing certain items to create certain looks . Now I get it although admittedly power tools unnerve me. Thank you for creating your videos & channel & guiding newbies.

Thank you for this. I'm about to start my very first project in EVA after sewing things - on a machine - for a few years, and I definitely appreciate the suggestions!

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Hard to believe a show about tools could be so much fun.

Omg that introduction was so precious. Could not get enough of it.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! =)

Good lighting. Having a well lit workspace is really important so good overhead lights as well as adjustable desk mounted lamps

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

You are 100% correct! You can't have too many lights.

Handy Clamp monster... I'm talking about that 8 armed monster (that mounts to a tabletop) that allows you to hold smaller objects at any angle. even more parts held at same time for soldering, glue-up, painting, etc.

@FrigginBoomToys

5 жыл бұрын

Oh you must mean the octoclamp creature

For anyone who wants to get into airbrushing for cheap, don't shy away from makeup airbrush kits. I bought a used makeup airbrush from goodwill for about 12 and it came with a mini compressor. It has served me very well.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

What an amazing deal!

@WolfsHaven

5 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea, I hadn't thought of that. Could be just as good if not better than some "cheap" air brushes brand new.

@Dsk001

5 жыл бұрын

@@WolfsHaven exactly, now the one I received is single action only but that's perfect for a beginner. I later on bought a iwata neo

My leather hole punch is a must for me when it comes to wrapping medieval weapons

Honestly just doing foamwork I never realised how incredibly useful a basic combi drill could be. A cheap kit of sanding drums let it act as a large rotary tool, and sticking a bolt through a block of foam and sticking that bolt into a drill allows you to spin foam at high speeds and sand/file it to some great shapes. It gets me flawless circles every time, I just cut a bunch of rough circles, stack them up and run a bolt through it then sand them while the bolt is spinning in the drill. Takes 30 seconds to get a stack of perfect foam circles.

Fantastic video! Really like the walkthrough of your shop and all the tools that come in handy for all craft situations..I have some, but also need to get others :)

One less thought of tool for fabric / leather I use all the time is a vernier caliper. Wicked useful when locked with the set screw. Used to draw seam allowance. And repeating distance marks (riveted seams) On the digital side: good cad software. Personally I like rhino . also a good mouse makes a huge difference when spending lots of time in cad.

Tin snips are my absolute must!

i don't have a lot of money, but as a 3d printed armor maker my favorite tools flush cuts pliers sanding block. dremel soldering iron small files heat gun drill xacto i do have a nice compressor though, with paint sprayer and airbrush

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Great additions to the list!

Another resource to get an item 3d printed check your local Library. My local library has one for patrons and it is very affordable.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

That's perfect!

Fun Fact: I used a wood burning tool to solder back in the day... I still have it in my tool box, never upgraded!

@WolfsHaven

5 жыл бұрын

it's essentially the same thing. I prefer a soldering iron with replaceable tips though. Different tips give different possibilities. It makes for a good plastic welder too.

Your exuberance is refreshing and you gave me very practical information.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Then my job here is done! =)

Just bought an airbrush and damn... it changed my life! I'm still pretty bad at painting props and stuff but at least I don't have ugly brushstrokes everywhere On a unrelated note, watching your videos is always a pleasure I tend to lose patience and stop crafting, thinking I'm no good at it but your videos always get me back on tracks :D Thank all of you for that :]

@punishedprops

3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! Enjoy your awesome new tool :)

Thank you. I needed a vid like this !!!!

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

That's so perfect! You're welcome. =)

Great video. Thank you for posting

Thanks a lot for this guide now i have narrowed my list and arranged it from most to least useful

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to help! Your arrangement will probably change as you use tools and figure out which ones you use the most in your own process. It's an exciting process!

I use a dapping set for a lot of my work. I use the blocks like a lot of folks use 1x2x3 blocks. However, the shapes I can get from the dapping blocks are super helpful with and without the dapping pieces when working with foam, and metal. For example, I used the set to shape elbow, and knuckle joint armor pieces, while the block alone can used to shape 90 degree bends. I also used a large dap and a map torch to simulate lightsaber damage on some armor. Which brings my to tool number two. A map torch. I use mine on projects using wood, foam, metal, plastic, and cloth. Burning edges, creating charred hems, battle damage, heat shaping and treating, softening, and of course, lighting heating lamps.

@punishedprops

4 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

Bamboo skewers are soooo useful. They've saved me so much trouble. Bamboo chopsticks are also super useful.

@meyow16

5 жыл бұрын

LAN__mine what are they used for?

All my tools I get off the side of the road... I've always made do with whatever I could get my hands on. I am however buying a router and bit set, a drill, and possibly a staple gun. Extra points for anyone who can guess what I'm making this year!

My machinist 123 blocks are the most used tool in my shop. They do everything from weighing down material, to quick measurements, to perfect right angle corner guides. My 2nd favorite purchase was my die/tap set for making my own screws/holes.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Both of those are GREAT and super useful to have around.

Love it, im looking at expanding into wood working, had ideas about what i needed to get, but after talking to a guy at the woodworking shop, he turned me around on what tools i thought i needed first. So when in doubt ask someone at the tool shop, explain what you want to do, and ask what the best tools for those jobs are.

@WolfsHaven

5 жыл бұрын

For wood working, I got by with a jigsaw, drill, brad nailer, and a block sander for a long time. The one tool I wish I had purchased sooner was a router.

@ryaldeveau207

5 жыл бұрын

My first 2 are going to be a bandsaw and lathe. I have all kinds if small tools including a router.

my favorite tools: I saw on one of the comments: IMAGINATION - no other tools matter without this, it lets us look a pile of stuff and see a finished item Book: Blue and Yellow Don't Make Green: Or, How To Mix the Colour You Really Want-Every Time by Michael Wilcox, it gets into the physics if how paints work(lots of images and explanations with very little math), with it my paint collection dropped from 90+ colors(including 8 shades of white) to eight - one black, one white and six others and no more spending hours at the paint store trying to find the perfect shade of blue for my turquoise

The video I didn't know would be so useful ^^ The skits remind me of the red green show, lol. You just might have convinced me to finally get an air brush! Gotta get past the fear of using it.

I should probably take notes while watching this video. Don’t worry, Bill: I’ll watch more of your videos in the future!

Micrometer. I dabble in a lot of different areas, as do many makers. A good Mic is probably my most used tool, across them all.

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing the info.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Y'all just made me realise just how snarky and British i am. My immediate response when you said "nailed it" at the end was "no you didn't, you magnetised it." why am i like this!?

I was really hoping for the opening to go: "Look at this stuff. Isn't it neat? Wouldn't you think my collection's complete? WELL YOU'RE WRONG!"

As a person who loves making metal plate armor my dream go to machine is an English Wheel, planishing hammer, English wheel, bead roller and assorted shaping mallets. Most of my metal forming gear is used in the auto body industry and so I purchase from Eastwoods. A bench grommet press is also nice such as those made by Stimpson.

Protractor, compass, French curve for patterns. Calipers. Helping hands (the tool, although literal is good too). And knitting needles are great for pushing designs into thermoplastics.

All of my cosplays so far have been mostly fabric based with small props and I'm just starting on ones with more complicated props. So far I have most of the sewing related equipment like sewing machine, serger, cutting mat, duct tape forms, wig foam heads, ect. Also recently made plaster casts of my room mate's and my face for making prosthetics. I am just starting on some small shoulder armor out of foam so I'll be finally able to practice using my heat gun and take my rotary tool out of its box finally. Also have small sheet of worbla that was given to me so I can practice using that too. On my list of things to get is some good hobby knifes and a sharpener, an air brush, and some bigger drill bits for the small electric drill my room mate and I already have.

One of the tools I wish I had bought a lot earlier are 123 Blocks. I bought some after seeing one of your earlier videos and now I use them all the time!

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

Thanks bill my grandma wanted to get me some cosplay tools for my birthday and she needed to know which ones I wanted. Thanks bill.

Nice one Bill!, must have tool addition: one of those headband magnifier thingies (with light)

Want to know how happy I was when you mentioned a "good sewing machine" and you held up a Janome? HAPPY.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

We've had it for years and it's been pretty solid!

This video is invaluable. Especially someone like me was just starting out. I'm trying to build a Mandalorian costume from scratch out of cardboard and foam with my son.

@punishedprops

4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! We're so glad you found it helpful!

My favorite tool for shaping foam is a power file, It's like a small hand held belt sander. Having the right tool for the job is like a cheat code in real life!

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Those things are so cool!

You're so awesome for doing this. You were the reason I started my channel and I just broke 500! I literally JUST finished doing a nerf blaster repaint and sat down to watch this while I transfer video files. It's probably my favorite paint job so far though I'm still learning. I'll send you a pic on twitter tomorrow. And yes, this paint job taught me, I'm getting an airbrush for my next one. It's time. I feel like my hand painting has gotten me as far as it can go. Haha!

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

That's fantastic!

Love you guys so much!!

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Awe, thank you!

One I have found useful for both EVA foam and textile work is a pattern notcher. There are not too expensive and save a lot of time making pattern joints guides. The only problem is that here en Mexico is a little bit hard to find!

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed! A fantastic addition to any cosplayer's tool kit!

@SekkeiCosplay

5 жыл бұрын

@@punishedprops Thanks Bill! Saludos desde México!!!

I'm actually excited to add something to the list as an intermediate between the rotary tool and the drill press. Dremel makes a "workstation" that functions as a drill press. Its 47$ on Amazon right now, but I've seen it cheaper in Lowe's, and don't forget to check for potential coupons or holiday sales. Depending on the material and the tips you're using, I've used it as a drill press, scroll saw, milling machine, angle cutter, and the list goes on. Granted, its not necessarily meant to be used for those tasks, but if you stick to Styrofoam and craft foam, it works fine. And if space is a problem, it easily fits on a desktop, or countertop. Happy crafting, and I hope to see Bill on The Modern Rogue again sometime.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Great addition for the maker with an extremely limited space. I'm cooking up some new ideas with Brian for some new Modern Rogue videos. Hopefully I'll get a chance to fly back down there some time in the next few months.

I do mostly maille projects, and have slight pliers addiction. thanks for the advise so when I move to other projects, I know what to look for.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Oh there are so many amazing pliers available too!

Hey Bill! Thanks for the breakdown of the tools you use! A couple of tools that I find real handy is a good headband magnifier (great for working on electronics or small details) and a digital caliper.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

I *just* put a headband magnifier in my Amazon shopping cart last night! Helpful AND stylish! =D

I really like that little tool ledge under your bench! 9:18 I will be taking that idea!

Top notch as always Bill and team. This is great information for all the builders out there. I can't believe all the things I am missing in my shop!!! I'm off to Punished props affiliate links for a little shopping spree!!!!

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Woohoo! Make it rain... tools! =D

Definitely would recommend a blade sharpener like bill has had in a few of his videos. It's saved me so many cheap snap type knives since I got it! In a pinch the bottom of a ceramic cup or plate and act as a sharpening stone too

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Good to know! That sharpener is definitely one of the best purchases I've ever made.

Great video!! Very helpful. Also I know this is 4 years old but I thought it was important for noobs to know that they should try and avoid using heat guns or any high temperature stuff near one of those self-healing cutting mats! They can easily get warped, especially by high heat. I made this mistake with a mini cutting mat... all it took to get permanently warped was setting a warm plate of breakfast on the corner of the mat, and then that whole end of the mat got misshapen! On that note, probably a good idea to learn from my mistake as well by just not eating in your work areas to begin with lol

Harbor freight is amazing. But there are some dud tools to don't get frustrated. This was a great video on tools for prop making

Chronic dabbler here. Thanks for this video, it's going to be handy when I get around to trying my hand at prop making.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome!

Lol so at the 9:20 mark I literally pause the video to take the time to appreciate the shared mentality of the peg board and the mag strips. Bill, I got my peg from HD and I already know about the mag strip lol, harbor freight has been my favorite store since they set one in my town!

Good quality LED shop lights to brighten up the work.space. A large, sturdy work bench/surface. Roller carts for storage. I have one for car tools, another for all my power tools, and a third for my welder setup. I would say also are tons of plastic storage bins, the ones that are near in size to large shoe boxes (boot sized). Great for stacking and sorting projects and supplies. I'd say any 3D printer, even the little ones, are indispensable for those custom small parts which make up 90% of what most people print. A nice one can be had for $300 or less these days. I have 2 now and looking at a 3rd.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Great tips all around!

I was recently assembling a stop motion armature and found what i was really missing was a vise.

I've built my tools up over time depending on what each job needs, my best investment was my compressor it paid for itself on the first job I used it. A decent regular drill and pencil drill have proved indispensable. I've also found that my jewellers hand saw has been more useful than I expected.

paint markers, i just picked up a basic 3 pack with white black and grey and omg i wish id known about them a year ago when i started into prop making

There are also some stores that have an EPIC return policy, for example home depot will let you return pretty much anything for pretty much any reason up to and including "I don't need this anymore" - so if there's a power tool you only need once or extremely infrequently...

@AlyssaNguyen

5 жыл бұрын

They also rent tools

@WolfsHaven

5 жыл бұрын

Harbor Freight is good for that too.

I bought an electric scrollsaw and a discsander, that + handtools allows me to a lot of fun stuff. I highly reccomend an electric scrollsaw for any propmaker / modelmaker, it's very useful and a lot of fun. Next up is a drillpress, i'm sick of drilling skewed, off-centered holes :(

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

My scroll saw was the go-to prop making tool for a solid 3 years!

Can't do without those novelty cat paws! 👌🤣

I'm just now watching this video, but one of my go to tools is the attachable spray handles you put on a spray paint can. ;)

1:57 By the way, those quilting clips are the best thing EVER! Don't bother buying them from a store like Joann's or Hobby Lobby. You can by them off Amazon or Ebay ib big amounts for cheaper than you would at a retail store. I bought 60 of them for about 15 bucks.

@glittermytimbers

5 жыл бұрын

Aldantler I just was gifted some for Christmas and I already love them!! That is good to know that I can but more for cheaper than Joann! Is there a specific seller you would recommend?

@aldantler

5 жыл бұрын

@@glittermytimbers On Amazon the sellers Mumcraft and Majik Clips have good deals on them. Mumcraft has the 160 pack for 15 bucks, and Majik Clips is 100 for $7.50 roughly.

The Ariel intro was EVERYTHING...now I have the song in my head

I tend to do a lot of stuff with PVC pipes so a PVC pipe cutter is an essential for me! Also, I've seen a ton of tools for sale at my local Goodwill thrift store, so that could also be a place to find decent tools for cheap.

that opening....... A+

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Why thank you!

Hi, Bill! Just wanted to say thank you for all of the videos. They’ve been so helpful for my builds in the last few months. I’m a beginning prop and costume maker. I’ve modeled other people’s for quite some time and I’ve delved into making my own. I plan on becoming a patron in the near future but as I’m buying dinner for 300 people in October (in other words I’m getting married lol) finances are a bit strapped at the moment. But I appreciate the help so much and I want to give back so I can keep watching and learning! So my question: As I said I am getting married and our theme for the wedding is Skyrim. Or really, we’ve just dubbed it Our Big Fat Geek Wedding. I’ve loved watching the painting and armor tutorials. I am making everything myself including the themed costumes and props. My fiancé’s costume is the Nordic Carved Armor and mine is an Elven-inspired dragon dress complete with Auriel’s Bow. I’m wondering if sometime in the future you could do a tutorial on painting tarnished gold. There’s tons of silver and that will be super helpful once the armor I’m building develops more. But I’m really concerned about the helmet that goes with it, and the Pepakura pattern looks very complicated. So either the Nordic Carved Helmet or a tarnished gold painting tutorial would be awesome! If you have time, of course. I understand you’re very busy. Thanks again, and I look forward to your future videos!

Best. Intro. Ever!!!