Bending titanium at home You can use a inexpensive MAPP/Propane torch and a vice to bend titanium at home.
Parts Sources These are some motors I've ordered. Not all have been vetted, but this provides a record of their source.
Cutting carbon fiber at home Cutting carbon fiber at home isn't too bad, so long as you take the right precautions.
Project: Hot Sharp Stick Can I build a cheap, effective, "safe" heat based weapon to attack robots with primarily plastic armor?
Project: Load Tester Building an affordable load tester to stress test switches, ESCs, and others things.