Rhawk6 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 So what do all you experienced R.O's carry in your "work" bags ?? Thanks in advance Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoriousCA Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 2x Overlay's Small flashlight pen and pencil notebook 9,40,45 Brass Min power factor ammo spare battery for the timer spare timer spare folding pocket knife trigger gauge sunscreen, water, energy drink, protein bars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayWord Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 See below: The Basic CRO Toolkit: The following basic tool kit can be carried in a small bag or tool case. If you fly make sure you put this in your checked luggage! Multi-tool- Leatherman or other type-For all those basic repairs Either a good range knife or a utility knife-Cutting targets/trimming sticks 2-adjustable wrenches, i.e. crescent wrench- Medium size. Most popper nuts are ¾ inch or smaller. Many of the nuts and bolts used on props are are 5/8”- down to 5/16”. A good set of needle-nose pliers – Multi-tool can substitute if the pliers are decent. A 10’-16’ tape measure- Target heights, spacing and just in case. (10.4.2) Roll of duck tape. Grey is fine, black is better. Used for repairs, wrapping activator sticks and patching holes in walls. Magic marker/Felt-tip marker- Marking sticks and witness marks. Rulebook- I also keep a good set of overlays in mine. Several plastic bags- Quart size for timers and gallon for score sheets. Bring your own pens. Add a couple of pencils, they work in the rain! Basic range safety equipment- Eye protection, ear plugs/Muffs, rain poncho, gloves, sun block and small first aid kit with Band-Aids, gauze, and tape. As you build up your kit you should add the following: 2-3/4” combination wrenches- Works on most modern poppers and other heavy props. Pair of vise-grips or channel locks-For those rounded popper bolts. 50’ or 100’ tape. Useful for laying out classifiers, measuring distance to steel, etc. Large wire ties- Used for everything from fixing walls to securing targets stands to spikes. They can also be used as a squib rod to see if a bullet is in the barrel. Regular and Phillips head screw drivers. Good Squib rod Small tool box saw. Stapler(s)- I expect the match to provide the staples, but many clubs do not have enough staplers for every stage. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 The lists above are good. Add the following: LED head light (for hanging targets before the sun comes up) Staple REMOVER Wet weather gear/umbrella Spare timer and batteries Handles for spray paint cans Hand wipes Work gloves Spare mini clipboards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhawk6 Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Great info Guys , Thanks . Keep em coming !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Staplers. Reloading staplers when you need to hang or change targets is a waste of time. There's four loaded staplers in my toolbag right now -- along with a supply of staples in different lengths. Bag Stapler -- handy for tacking targets together when you need to build multi-target arrays. That way you can hold the two or three targets in place, and drive staples int the sticks, with the array already pre-assembled..... Large spring clips -- if you're replacing targets by yourself, sometimes it helps to clip the replacement to one side, while you staple the other.... Rulebook -- ideally already highlighted, and if needed cross references, with notes in the margin.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 And FYI, mark your stuff or you'll spend a lot of money on staplers and other tools over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobert1 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Nobody has mentioned a large tarp to catch brass too at the majors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrydoc Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 On 1/15/2017 at 1:58 AM, Sarge said: And FYI, mark your stuff or you'll spend a lot of money on staplers and other tools over time. marked or not you probably will anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codycoyote Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 the one thing everyone has forgotten... STAPLES for the stapler! lol. It will never fail that a match will run low on staples by the last day. Buy a box, keep them in your gear and say NOTHING about having them. I have also started carrying my own USB battery pack and micro usb cable. Most clubs will have them available for their tablets, but I would rather be safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBurgess Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 On 1/12/2017 at 8:56 PM, VictoriousCA said: 2x Overlay's Small flashlight pen and pencil notebook9,40,45 Brass Min power factor ammo spare battery for the timer spare timer spare folding pocket knife trigger gauge sunscreen, water, energy drink, protein bars I have to ask what is the Brass for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 On 1/12/2017 at 11:29 PM, StealthyBlagga said: The lists above are good. Add the following: Staple REMOVER Fence pliers work pretty well for large de-stapling jobs. For the thrift-minded: http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=fence+pliers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, MikeBurgess said: I have to ask what is the Brass for? He may have meant "9/40/45 brass SORTING TRAYS"... very useful during the protest period Edited January 17, 2017 by StealthyBlagga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayWord Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 1 hour ago, ChuckS said: Fence pliers work pretty well for large de-stapling jobs. For the thrift-minded: http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=fence+pliers I would guess a number of shooters had no idea what fence pliers are. Bob Clift has a set of curved needle nose pliers that work just great. I have never been able to find a set quite as good. As far as staples. I am picky. I use ceilitex staples since they are very sharp and can be driven into even really hard sticks. Dangerous on lath unless you are a diabetic checking your blood glucose levels. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBurgess Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 6 hours ago, StealthyBlagga said: He may have meant "9/40/45 brass SORTING TRAYS"... very useful during the protest period I unfortunately have never had the energy left after working all day or several days to pick up brass, once I'm done running shooters I normally just want shade and something cool to drink and a chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester121 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) In addition to the rest that Jay mentioned, I carry: a bag of zip ties, various lengths/toughness - for repairing stage props/walls, as well as squib checkers a set of small/mini screwdrivers a set of punches (loan to shooters who need to knock out a pin) and a plastic hammer/mallet more black duct tape (I've gone through 4+ rolls at a match before) towels from the hotel 9v batteries my timer Edited January 17, 2017 by jester121 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Longer staples than normal. I always have a private stash of 9/16" or ceiltiles. Seems matches never take into account stapling through the base layer target that stays in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhawk6 Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Thanks Everyone ,all great sugestions. Anyone carry a Mag gauge ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 3 minutes ago, Rhawk6 said: Thanks Everyone ,all great sugestions. Anyone carry a Mag gauge ?? I leave that to chrono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Never hurts to have a screw gun and some screws. First aid as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Goodness! With all these "suggestions" I'll add Full size pickup to the list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhawk6 Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Atleast a mid-sized SUV !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schutzenmeister Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Also - Get a higher limit on your credit card if you're flying to the match ... With ALL the above you will probably need it for the excess baggage fees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrydoc Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 We try an avoid leaving the old targets in place here in Australia Sarge, we draw lines around the original and use those as a guide. Yes agree on the longer staples as they tend to hold the targets onto the sticks firmer also especially handy on any moving targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrydoc Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 4 hours ago, Schutzenmeister said: Also - Get a higher limit on your credit card if you're flying to the match ... With ALL the above you will probably need it for the excess baggage fees! When I was ROing I rarely took much more than my basic kit ie; timer, gauges, rulebook, leatherman type tool, If I needed anything the host club didn't provide I would usually got to a cheap hardware store and pick up what I needed and leave it at the club when I went home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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