What do I BUY? Tools Every Prop & Costume Maker Needs to Own

Today we dive into a topic that's near and dear to Bill's heart... tools! When you're getting started with prop and costume making it can be tricky to figure out which tools to buy first, so we put together a list of must have tools, plus some buying advice.

The big list of tools begins at 4:20

Bill's Full Tool List
https://punishedprops.com/bills-tools/

Safety Gear
Respirator - Amazon - http://amzn.to/1zJnYks
6001 Organic Vapor Respirator Filters - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2T65fi9
Safety Glasses - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2AWQpU1
Ear Muffs - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2W8fSmg

CNC Services
3D Printing at Shapeways - https://www.shapeways.com
Laser Cutting at Ponoko - https://www.ponoko.com

Hobby Knives & Sharpeners
X-Acto Knives - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2MiHYa5
Snap Blade Knives - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2D9PtgW
Knife Sharpener - Amazon - http://amzn.to/14AfnW5

Rulers
Metal Ruler - Amazon - http://amzn.to/2tfVUY4
See Through Ruler - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2NfaQPP
Sewing Tape Measure - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2sC9beR

Sewing
Beginner Sewing Kit - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2FCYili
Sewing Machine - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2DjYcN4

Rotary Tool
Beginner Rotary Tool - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2MgJJoh
Fancy Rotary Tool - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2TI5Gj7
Rotary Tool Bits Kit - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2FAPH2C

Scissors
Craft Scissors - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2MgJREh
Fabric Shears - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2W3cb1h

Screwdrivers
Screwdriver Set - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2SXjN3y

Needle Files
Basic Files - Amazon - http://amzn.to/1CBFwTs
Diamond Coated Files - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2RNPRq6

Heat Guns
Basic Heat Gun - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2W0hSgl
Advanced Heat Gun w/Stand - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2W3cVDB

Sculpting
Basic Sculpting Tools - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2W165P0
Silicone Sculpting Tools - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2VXxYrf

Saws
Coping Saw - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2RUvavD
Bear Saw - Amazon - http://amzn.to/28RtpZj

Pliers
Basic Pliers Kit - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2Mn4pLq
Flush Cut Nippers - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2MjQGF8

Hot Glue Guns
Basic High Temperature Glue Gun - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2T7VY9n

Clamps
Spring Clamps - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2FAEiA4
Bar Clamps - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2W16ReS

Paint Brushes
Basic Paint Brush Set - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2MgPh1Q
Paint Brush Primer Tutorial with SKS Props - https://youtu.be/5KoFYTyP_XY

Markers
Industrial Sharpies - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2RU2AKY
White Revmark Markers - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2MWLCtT

Costume Forms
Dress Form - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2Mjuw5M
Mannequin - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2sCbjmR
Plaster Bandage Torso Tutorial - https://youtu.be/Rr0kHEKGxFA
Duct Tape Dummy Tutorial - https://youtu.be/V24k-xhuFMI

Bandsaws
14" Bandsaw - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2sz0C4f
9" Bandsaw - Amazon - http://amzn.to/1y27zVJ

Drills
Hand Drill - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2VZO5o4
Small Drill Press - Amazon - http://amzn.to/2BGhiul
Large Drill Press - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2RUejcj

Lathes
Mini Woodworking Lathe - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2RUmBRr
Mini Metalworking Lathe - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2DjbgCH

Airbrushes
Basic Airbrush & Compressor Kit - Amazon - http://amzn.to/2afTLBT
Iwata Eclipse Airbrush - Amazon - http://amzn.to/2afUbYH
Compressor w/Tank - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2W2JAJm

Sanders
Belt & Disc Sander Combo - Amazon - http://amzn.to/1NReldc
1" Belt Sander - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2FzA2AD

Soldering Iron
Basic Soldering Iron - Amazon - http://amzn.to/2iIVA08
Premium Soldering Iron - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2sBxxp0
Soldering Workstation Tutorial - https://youtu.be/NBlKM0BLbQo

Resin Casting
Vacuum Chamber - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2RU9Xlx
5 Gallon Pressure Pot (compressor required) - http://www.finishsystems.com/resincastingpressurepots.html
Air Compressor - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2AReRpY

3D Printers We Use
Prusa i3 MkIII - https://www.prusa3d.com/original-prusa-i3-mk3/
Ultimaker 2+ Extended - https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ultimaker-2-plus
Lulzbot Mini - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2Djs2RU
Formlabs Form 2 - https://amzn.to/2DjWxqR

Vinyl Cutter
Hobby Cutter - Amazon - http://amzn.to/2ceN0B3

Laser Cutter
40 Watt Hobby Laser - https://fslaser.com/Product/Hobby

Novelty Cat Paws - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2sFEbuq

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