Looking for some type of mat to wrench on

[mag162]

My youngest is starting a little side business wrenching on RC cars. He needs to get some sort of mat that will keep things better organized than just the bench top. Is there such a thing? I have a few felt ones for cleaning guns and such. Something with some ridges maybe to keep screws organized.

 

[Tex Koder]

My youngest is starting a little side business wrenching on RC cars. He needs to get some sort of mat that will keep things better organized than just the bench top. Is there such a thing? I have a few felt ones for cleaning guns and such. Something with some ridges maybe to keep screws organized.

Just a couple of magnetic trays and one of these..

 

[Codie3SArrma]

I use a old bath towel.

 

[Rowdyray]

Search "pit mats for rc cars" on Amazon. Find one that will cover the area he plans to work on. Will protect the surface and absorb some oil and grease. Unfortunately it isn't burn proof. I would also suggest finding a silicone soldering mat. One with small magnetic compartments on one side. Even if not soldering, he can place the screws from right to left and reverse the order when reassembling. Magnetic is important. He can bump the mat or the table and parts stay put. Some of those screws are tiny! Here's a few examples:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=pit+mats+for+rc+cars



https://www.amazon.com/SEASWAL-Soldering-Resistant-Electronics-Workbench/dp/B075F3C6J3/

 

[Littlemotor]

Unless he cares about having his favorite team logo/name displayed on the surface-good ol’ dirt cheap yoga mat from Wally World in his favorite color, and maybe a few mag trays from Harbor Freight.

RC Pit Mats are just a $8 yoga mat with their name printed on it, along with an 800% markup..

That being said-I use a JConcepts pit mat, and ECO Power plastic tray in my RC Cave, and love them. Also have a couple small mag trays from Tekin that they tossed in with my last order at no charge because they’re just killer folks to deal with..

My setup was around $45 all in, and could easily be duplicated as I stated above via Walmart, and The Freight for less than half that. I’m 46, so I can overspend on my RC habit on my own dime, and not lose any sleep at night..

 

[NitroK]

I use an ice cube tray to store the screws/nuts I remove. Installing, I follow the reverse order which I stored them. Keeps the wrenching a bit more organized especially when it takes a few days before I begin the installation.

 

[King blitz]

I bought my Arrma mat on eBay 22 dollars free shipping .and if that's to much then a simple yoga matt works well also Arrma matt works great as a back drop for pics

 

[blaster27]

I use an ice cube tray to store the screws/nuts I remove. Installing, I follow the reverse order which I stored them. Keeps the wrenching a bit more organized especially when it takes a few days before I begin the installation.

That's a great idea, getting the screws back in order can be a chore.

 

[332_RC]

When I started out, I used end caps to round cardboard shipping tubes. The hard plastic ones & silicone ones.

 

[blaster27]

I bought my Arrma mat on eBay 22 dollars free shipping .and if that's to much then a simple yoga matt works well also Arrma matt works great as a back drop for pics

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I like the back drop idea.

 

[morrjr71]

I use a large silicone soldering mat.

https://www.amazon.com/Hengtianmei-...599-a517-55ad3fde6bf8&pd_rd_i=B08V51BPYV&th=1

 

[King blitz]

That's a great idea, getting the screws back in order can be a chore.

I allways have one screw left over

 

[WoodiE]

@mag162 I've got a few CowRC pit mats I've had for years that have worked really well.

They sell various sizes and some with foam separators to keep screws and such sorted.

 

[WoodiE]

I allways have one screw left over

Here we thought you just had a few screws loose, but come to find out they are missing entirely.

 

[King blitz]

I bought another magnetic tray at harbor freight this past weekend for one dollar .how can you go wrong

Here we thought you just had a few screws loose, but come to find out they are missing entirely.

I can't give you anything but for that comment . ,you da best woodeeee

I don't mind loosing my screws,as long as I keep my NUTZ

 

[Tex Koder]

Unless he cares about having his favorite team logo/name displayed on the surface-good ol’ dirt cheap yoga mat from Wally World in his favorite color, and maybe a few mag trays from Harbor Freight.

RC Pit Mats are just a $8 yoga mat with their name printed on it, along with an 800% markup..

That being said-I use a JConcepts pit mat, and ECO Power plastic tray in my RC Cave, and love them. Also have a couple small mag trays from Tekin that they tossed in with my last order at no charge because they’re just killer folks to deal with..

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My setup was around $45 all in, and could easily be duplicated as I stated above via Walmart, and The Freight for less than half that. I’m 46, so I can overspend on my RC habit on my own dime, and not lose any sleep at night..

I can tell you're a Neat Freak...

Your workbench area makes mine look like absolute

 

[Littlemotor]

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I can tell you're a Neat Freak...

Your workbench area makes mine look like absolute

2.5 decades of automotive service work, about that in building racecars, and hotrods, 35yrs of RC, and now Industrial Maintenance for a living.. I just have a solid, longtime habit of picking my shiit up when it’s time to close up shop is all, lol.. I promise it doesn’t stay that way.. I lol’d harrrrrrrd at the gifs..

 

[blaster27]

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I can tell you're a Neat Freak...

Your workbench area makes mine look like absolute

ure. I like the Neat free guy. Nice room to wrench for use.

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I can tell you're a Neat Freak...

Your workbench area makes mine look like absolute

Good for Tunefrog.

 

[Littlemotor]

ure. I like the Neat free guy. Nice room to wrench for use.


Good for Tunefrog.

Thanks brothaman

 

[Goldendrakester]

I bought another magnetic tray at harbor freight this past weekend for one dollar .how can you go wrong

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I can't give you anything but for that comment . ,you da best woodeeee

I don't mind loosing my screws,as long as I keep my NUTZ

Rcs on a pegboard? I do this and it works great.