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The following is a list of tools and materials needed to complete these projects. I'll try to be as comprehensive as possible and will indicate suggested items with an asterisk ( * ).

Wood

  • ½ " Birch or Poplar plywood* (grips)
  • ¼ " Luan plywood* (core)
  • 1" x 4" Pine, Poplar, or hardwoods ( hub)
  • ¾ " Plywood (finished both sides) (hub / wheel and pedal bases)
  • ¾ " Composition board (hub / wheel and pedal bases)
( These are suggested "types" of wood that can be substituted with whatever suits your needs. Note: Plywood normally comes in 4 x 8 ft. sheets, but many home improvement centers offer ½ or ¼ sheets for your convenience. ) 

Adhesives

  • Titebond® wood glue*
  • Elmer's® wood glue
  • Weldwood® carpenter's glue
Electrical 
  • Linear taper (not audio taper !) 100K potentiometer RadioShack® cat. no.271-092 ... $1.49ea.
  • Micro switch with ¾" roller lever RadioShack® cat. no. 275-017 ... $1.99ea. (shifters)
  • Mini momentary switch (normally open) Radio Shack® cat. no.275-1547 ...pkg.of 4/ $2.99
  • Joystick cable with plug 6'Aries Direct part #8508A...$3.95
  • DPDT Slide Switch Radio Shack® cat. no. 275-403A....$1.49  (pkg. of 2)
Books
  • "Fiberglass & Composite Materials"by Forbes Aird- Classic Motorbooks, PO Box 1, Osceola WI 54020-0001- (call for catalog 1-800-826-6600)