{"id":9363,"date":"2021-03-08T11:42:43","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T11:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=9363"},"modified":"2026-04-03T14:26:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T13:26:26","slug":"complete-review-job-list-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=9363","title":{"rendered":"Custom kit & Workshop tools. complete list, 9.\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is no set order for the jobs; they will be completed when the opportunity arises, or as necessity & money dictate, so their status is liable to change.
\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The headings \u201cin Blue\u201d<\/span> provide links to related items from all categories.<\/em>
\nItems in \u201cgrey\u201d<\/span> are still to-do.
\nItems in \u201citalics <\/em>any colour<\/em>\u201d<\/em><\/span> are listed in another category. (see links).<\/span><\/strong>
\nItems in \u201cmauve\u201d<\/span> need to be fixed, replaced, upgraded, or we need more ASAP.<\/strong>
\nItems in \u201cbrown\u201d<\/span> are under construction.<\/strong>
\nItems in \u201cGreen\u201d<\/span> are almost completed or on order.<\/strong>
\nItems in \u201cblack\u201d completed & added to the (reviews section)<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Custom (homemade) tools.<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Welding trolley.<\/a><\/strong>
\nWelding equipment.<\/span> (see workshop t<\/a>o<\/a>ols<\/a>, not homemade).
\nPlasma cutter<\/span><\/em>.<\/span> (see workshop t<\/a>o<\/a>ols<\/a>, not homemade).
\n<\/em>Chop saw \/ Welding bench<\/a><\/span>.<\/span> (see workshop tools<\/a>).<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
\nMetal bench top. <\/span>(to replace wood).<\/span><\/strong>
\nWelding support clamp system.<\/span><\/strong>
\nLight support.
\nTig welding armrest.<\/span> (can be moved to another bench if required).<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/em>Bead roller support.<\/span> (semi-permanent can be moved or removed,<\/span><\/strong>
\nBead roller<\/a>.<\/span> (motorisation planned, see workshop tools<\/a>, not homemade).
\nChop saw.<\/span> (see workshop tools<\/a>, not homemade).
\n<\/em>Fabricating tools bench<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> (see workshop tools<\/a>).
\n<\/em>Mug stand<\/a><\/span>.<\/span>
\n<\/em>Metal brake<\/a><\/span>.<\/span> (see workshop tools<\/a>).
\n<\/em>Tube Bender. <\/span>(Still in the planning stage).<\/span><\/strong>
\nModified hydraulic press<\/a><\/span>..<\/span> (see workshop tools<\/a>).
\n<\/em><\/span>Heavy-duty sheet metal bender<\/a>.<\/span> (see works<\/a>hop tools<\/a>, not homemade)<\/span>
\n<\/em>Van Dolly.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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       <\/span>Homemade or Modified Kit & Equipment.<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

       Mechanical and electrics.
\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong>Non-return valves on the clutch servo bleed point.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\nCable gear linkage<\/a>. (should also allow for a second full-size underslung box).
\nUnder-slung storage and battery boxes<\/a>. (second still to be installed).<\/span><\/strong>
\nBatteries moved to the underslung box under the floor.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\nLarger starter battery.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\nTwin leisure batteries.<\/a><\/span> (fitted, not wired in yet).<\/span><\/strong>
\nLED reversing lights.<\/strong><\/span>
\nHigh-level rear brake lights.<\/strong><\/span>
\nFully LED rear light clusters.<\/strong><\/span>
\nAutomatic fire suppressant system in the engine bay<\/span>.<\/span> (needs installing, ASAP).<\/span>
\n<\/em>Adjustable height rear spring mounts.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      <\/span><\/strong><\/span>  External.<\/span>
\n<\/strong>Uprated front winching attachment points.<\/strong><\/a>
\nStrait Ladder & Rack. <\/a><\/strong>
\nModified swing-out arms. <\/span>(will need to take the attachments).<\/span><\/strong>
\nWheel carrier mounts custom made<\/a>,<\/span> (x2 so wheels face the other way).<\/span><\/strong>
\nFixed telescopic flagpole<\/a>.<\/span> (passenger side).<\/strong><\/span>
\nSecond telescopic pole.<\/span> (driver’s side).<\/strong><\/span>
\nModified front bash plate.<\/a><\/span> (will be replaced with aluminium).<\/strong><\/span>
\nModified engine Sump guard<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> (to be replaced with aluminium).<\/strong><\/span>
\nUprated front winching attachment points.<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\nTruck mirrors.<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\nAdditional wide-angle wing mirrors.<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\nWind-out awning.<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\nUnder-slung ladder rack & ladder.<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\nUnder-slung sand ladder racks.<\/strong><\/span>
\nTwin 60W solar panels on the front of the rack. <\/em><\/span>(see wild camping<\/a>).
\n<\/em>Solar panels.<\/span> (possible on the awning). 
\nLED light bar on the front of the roof rack<\/span>. (see lighting<\/a>).
\nLED floodlights on each side at the rear.<\/span> (see lighting<\/a>).
\nLED high-level hazard lights at the front & rear.<\/span> (see lighting<\/a>).<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
\nPipe storage box.<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\nElectric folding truck-style wing mirrors.<\/span> (homemade motorised arms).<\/strong><\/span>
\nRemovable blanking plates<\/a>.<\/span> (for all access holes into chassis and bodywork).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

       Internal.<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/strong>Dashboard modifications & construction.
\n<\/span><\/strong>Upgraded the dash clocks and binnacle<\/a>. (still have more to add).
\n<\/span>Compass and clino.<\/span>
\nStirring column cowl<\/a>.<\/span>
\nCabin floor storage and battery boxes<\/a>. (second still to be installed).<\/span>
\nCupboard units.<\/span> (under construction).<\/span>
\nReduce engine hatch size<\/a>. (to clear intended cupboards).<\/span><\/span>
\nFully waterproof\/air-tight engine hatch.<\/a><\/span>
\n<\/em>Channels on the door surround for the fording panels.<\/span>
\nTilt and slide bed support over the engine.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

       For use with the van<\/strong><\/span><\/span>.
\n<\/span><\/strong>Storage box for the swing-out arm<\/a>.<\/strong>
\nSecond storage box for the swing-out arm.<\/span>
\nStorage containers to fit inside the spare wheel hub recess<\/span>.
\nFlat-pack Fire Pit\/Stove<\/a>, (Mk1).<\/span><\/strong>
\nFlat-pack Fire Pit\/Stove<\/a>,<\/span> (Mk2).<\/span><\/strong>
\nFlat-pack fire pit\/stove<\/span> (MK 3 titanium, under consideration).<\/span>
\nWind turbine.<\/span> (to mount the telescopic pole).<\/span>
\nWaterproofing panels for all door openings.<\/span> (deep water fording).<\/span>
\nShort flag poles for the CB aerial sockets at the font<\/a>. (with internal CB aerials).<\/span><\/strong>
\nFlags with the bat logo for the fixed poles.<\/a>
\nDrive-away awning winter tent.<\/span> (large 6x3M? under construction).<\/span>
\nCat-claw Protection for air-frame tent \u201cpole\u201d bases.<\/a><\/strong>
\nFreezer box.
\n<\/strong><\/a>12L storage containers. <\/span>(for when water containers are not used under the back seat).<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Spares & tools for the van.
\n<\/strong><\/span>Brake bleed kit.<\/span> (Non-return valves fitted on all brakes).<\/span><\/strong>
\nCoil Spring Compressor.<\/span>
\n<\/em>Engine cooling system drain and fill kit.<\/span> (We plan to make this).<\/span><\/strong>
\nEngine oil system drain and fill kit. <\/span>(We plan to make this).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Recovery kit.<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\nGround anchor plates<\/a>.<\/span> (x4 two sets). (2 plates still to complete, see Recovery kit<\/a>).<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\nLightweight ground anchor pins. (under construction).<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\nGround anchor pin extractor <\/span><\/a>Mk 1. (<\/span><\/span> too heavy).<\/span><\/strong>
\nGround anchor pin extractor<\/a>. (MK2).<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\nTyre bead breaker. (attaches to the 3\/4\u2033 breaker bar).<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\nClip-in lever jacks.<\/span> (fit in jacking points).
\n<\/span>3\/4\u2033 Drive, thin-walled wheel nut socket.<\/span> (to be stored in the van, see The Tool Kit<\/a>).
\nJack & axle stand footprints<\/a>.<\/span> (normally stored in the van, see Recovery kit<\/a>).
\nTow rope<\/a>. <\/span>(Need to splice eyes in a new one, normally stored in the van, see Recovery<\/a>).
\nMulti (5)sheave 10-ton pulleys<\/a> <\/span>x4. (will need to be homemade, see Recovery kit<\/a>).
\nMattock head<\/a>.<\/span> (for pick handle).<\/span><\/strong>
\nAxe head.<\/span> (for pick handle).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Workshop tools<\/a>.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Welding trolley.<\/span><\/a>
\n    Welding equipment.
\n    Plasma cutter,
\n<\/em>Hydraulic press<\/a>.<\/span>
\n    Heavy-duty sheet metal bender<\/a>.<\/a>
\nFabricating-Tools Stand\/Bench.<\/a>
\n          <\/em>Fabricating, The fabricating tools bench<\/em><\/a>
\n     <\/span>Metal brake.<\/span> <\/a>
\n     Tube Bender. (Still in the planning stage).<\/span>
\nChop saw\/welding bench<\/a>.
\n      Metal bench top<\/span> (to replace wood).<\/span>
\n      Welding support clamp system.
\n      Bead roller support. (semi-permanent can be moved or removed).<\/span>
\n      Light support.<\/span>
\n<\/strong>      Tig welding armrest. (can be moved to another bench if required).<\/span>
\n      Chop saw. (Metal).
\n      Bead roller. <\/strong>(motorisation planned).<\/span>
\n<\/strong>Van Dolly.
\n<\/a>Lathe.<\/span> (not currently working, needs an overhaul).<\/span>
\nMill. <\/span>(not currently working, needs an overhaul).<\/span>
\nTrolley jack.<\/span> (High lift).
\nAxel stands<\/a>. (usually left at home but may take if it’s though necessary).<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Work in progress.<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

 <\/p>\n

Permanently fitted or available complete list, 1.<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\n       Mechanical and electrics.
\n       External.
\n       Internal.<\/strong><\/p>\n

General use & Camping kit complete list, 2.<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\n        For use with the van.
\n        Lightweight camping kit.
\n        Safety equipment.<\/strong><\/p>\n

 Maintenance, spares & recovery complete list, 3. <\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\n        Maintenance & spares.
\n        Basic tool kit.
\n        Recovery kit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tools & spares for home, & longer trips, complete list 4.<\/a><\/span>
\n          Additional. tools & spares for longer trips.
\n          Van Specific Tools.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Trip planning & logistics list 5.<\/a><\/span>
\n          Our essentials list.
\n          Travelling checklists.
\n          First aid & insect protection.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Toys, follies & workshop complete list, 6.<\/strong><\/a><\/span>
\n          Toys
\n          Follies.
\n          Second van. (Still to get).<\/em><\/span>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Serves schedule & electrics complete list 7.<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
\n          Serves schedule.<\/strong>
\n          Electric connections by use & fuses.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Future complete list, 8.<\/span><\/a><\/strong>
\n           Long-term plans for the Beast.<\/strong>
\n           The possible future.<\/strong>
\n           Pipe dreams.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Custom kit & <\/span><\/strong>Workshop tools, complete list, 9. <\/span>
\n            Custom Tools.
\n            Custom Kit & Equipment.
\n            Workshop tools.
\n 
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

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