Your girlfriend needs help putting some furniture together. Your wife asks you to install a ceiling fan. Your kid needs her bike fixed. Of course you have the tools to take on these jobs, right? For many younger men these days, owning a well equipped toolbox is something that only their dads do. Often when these men have a project, they have to go to someone else to take care of their handyman needs. But a man should be self-reliant. He should have the tools and know-how to tackle basic projects around the house.
If you’re one of those younger gents who just never got around to stocking a toolbox, below we’ve included a list 12 basic tools that we think every toolbox should have.
Before You Buy
A few things to remember before you head over to the hardware store and go on a shopping spree:
Fork over the money for quality tools. You can easily go to Wal-Mart and buy an entire 102 piece, Made in China, piece of crap tool set for $30. Fight the temptation. These chintzy tools will probably last you a few uses before they snap or break on you. Invest your money in quality, durable tools that will last a lifetime. If you have no clue about which brand to go for, Craftsman tools are a pretty safe bet. They’re durable and tough, and their hand tools come with a lifetime warranty.
One at a time. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither are great tool boxes. You don’t need to buy your complete set of tools all at once (unless of course you have the scratch to do so). Spread your acquisitions out so you don’t break the bank. Another good way to build your toolbox arsenal is to ask for specific tools for presents on different occasions. If you’re a young man just graduating high school, ask for some tools instead of money. That’s when I started my tool collection. I also know of a couple of (lucky) guys whose friends threw them a “Man Shower” before they got hitched. All of their buddies brought a tool or piece of camping gear to bestow upon the groom-to-be. Also, Christmas, your birthday, and Father’s Day are all great times to acquire tools.
Claw Hammer
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A good, solid hammer can be used for driving nails into wood as well as small demolition jobs. My old man would use his hammer for damn near everything, much to the chagrin of my mother. Go for the classic 16 ounce hammer. It’s heavy enough for most basic home repair needs, but light enough for you to carry around without it being a nuisance. While your grandpa probably used a hammer with a wooden handle, you shouldn’t. Wood handles break easily. Go with something that has a long-lasting synthetic handle. Also, when picking out a hammer, you want one that has a good balance in your hand and isn’t head heavy. It’s a lot like picking out a golf club or a baseball bat. So go to the hardware store and try a few out before making your selection.
Flathead Screwdriver
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A flathead screwdriver has a single blade that fits into the single slot of a flathead screw. Flathead screws have been around for a l o n g time, so it’s likely your great-great grandpa had a few flathead screwdrivers in his tool chest. While the Phillips screw has quickly taken the place of flathead screws in most projects, it’s still a good idea to have a few flathead drivers in your tool arsenal. In addition to driving in screws, flatheads can also be improvised for different uses like light prying, scrapping, and nudging. Quick tip: make sure the electricity is turned off BEFORE you start sticking a screwdriver in a light socket to pry out a broken bulb. Trust me.
Phillips Screwdriver
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Invented by Henry F. Phillips in 1936, the Phillips head screw has quickly replaced the flathead screw in most projects. A Phillips head screwdriver has a four star point at the end that fits into the corresponding screw’s shallow, cross-shaped depression. This design allows a user to apply more torque than is possible with a flathead screwdriver. The depression forces the blades of the Phillips screwdriver to slip out before any damaging over-torquing can occur. As mentioned above, Phillips screws have pretty much replaced flathead screws, so make sure you have a good set of Phillips screwdrivers in varying sizes.
Tape Measure
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Whether you’re building a gun cabinet or measuring to see if that flat screen TV will fit in your den, a dependable 25′ retractable metal measuring tape is a must. Plus, they’re fun for your kids. I remember my brother and I would take my dad’s measuring tape and extend the tape all the way out, lock it, and then watch it retract. It was double fun when the end would accidently pinch my brother’s finger, and he would start crying.
Crescent Wrench
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Of all your tools, this baby will probably see the most action. It’s like having 50 wrenches in one. The crescent wrench is an adjustable wrench with a sliding jaw that changes the width of the wrench. So you can use the same tool on different size nuts and bolts. Remember, when you’re using a crescent wrench, the movable jaw is located on the side towards which the rotation is to be performed. This reduces the chance of backlash.
Socket Wrench (aka the ratchet)
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When you have a large project that requires you to tighten and loosen a bunch of nuts and bolts, it’s time to put aside the crescent wrench and reach for its more efficient brother. The socket wrench’s ratcheting mechanism allows you to tighten a nut without having to remove and refit the wrench after each and every turn. This can make your life a whole lot easier when you’re taking on larger projects. A 3/8-inch socket wrench with a couple of extenders and a set of sockets should do the trick.
Vise Grip (locking) Pliers
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Vise grip pliers come in handy when you need an extra hand but only have your own two mitts to work with. Vise grip pliers are pliers that can lock in place. Some locking pliers use a mechanism that allows one- handed release of the locking mechanism; others require two hands to disengage. They are versatile tools that can be used as pliers, a pipe wrench, an adjustable wrench, wire cutters, a ratchet, or a clamp. Standard 5-10WR pliers are good for most stuff around the house and garage.
Needle Nose Pliers
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An essential electrician’s tool, needle nose pliers are good for any household project which requires you to cut, bend, grip, or strip wire. Because of their long and skinny shape, they’re particularly useful for getting into small cavities. You can also use them to pinch your younger brother with.
Cordless Drill and Bits
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A good cordless drill is an essential tool to have in your toolbox. It can be used for drilling holes into sheetrock or driving screws into a 2×4. When choosing a cordless drill, you want one with lots of power, which is measured by the amount of voltage in its battery. You can get drills that have batteries that go up to 18v. But when you increase voltage, you increase weight. That 18 volt bad boy weighs 10 pounds. 12 volts is a good size. It’s enough power to do most stuff around the house but isn’t too heavy. Also, make sure the drill you get has multiple speeds and is reversible. The reversible feature will come in handy if you need to take some screws out when your treehouse goes awry.
Crosscut Saw
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The image of a fine handsaw has long been the emblem of a craftsman at work. A good general purpose handsaw is useful for trimming branches off your tree or cutting lumber for a project around the house. Crosscut saws are used to cut against the grain on a piece of wood. That’s exactly what you do when you trim a branch or shorten a 2×4. If you think you’ll be doing work that requires you to cut along the wood’s grain, get a rip saw as well.
Level
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Whether you’re hanging up pictures or putting a mantle over your fireplace, a straight line is absolutely crucial. You don’t want to put a bunch of nails in the wall, only to step back and see that’s it’s crooked. To get the job done right the first time, you need to use a level. There are some sophisticated laser levels available these days, but you can’t beat the satisfaction of finally nudging that bubble into place. Of course if you have the iphone level app, you’re all set.
Utility Knife
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While it may not be the most exciting of the tools, your utility knife will never be found gathering dust at the bottom of your toolbox. Every project always provides plenty of things to cut and scrape, hundreds of tasks that cry out for the utility knife’s super sharp blade.
Alright. Now it’s your turn. Did we leave any tools off the list that you think should be in every man’s toolbox? Disagree with the ones that made it on the list? Drop a line in the comment box and offer your suggestions.
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A Leatherman multi-tool. Try the Wave or the Blast. I’m a GM at a brewpub and I find daily uses for a multi-tool. And maybe a pencil.
The Stanley #1 Odd-job. – It’s an inside mitre and try square, a depth gauge, a scribing tool for arcs and circles, a T-square, a depth marking scribe (for marking out mortises), a plumb level, and a 6″ maple, brass-edged rule.
Use to be a hammer, a saw and an Odd-job was all you needed to build anything.
That and a couple rolls of Gaffer’s tape.
If you work like MacGyver, you can get it down to:
- Victorinox Swiss Army Knife
- roll of duct tape
- watch
- paper clip
- string, wire, or line
- matches
- small flashlight
The rest you just find along the way.
The two most essential tools to add to your toolbox is a heavyduty rubber covered flashlight — double “C” or double “D” cells — preferably LED and a small chisel to keep you from using your flatblade screwdriver as a combination prybar and chisel. My chisel is 1/2 inches wide and 6 inches long. Indispensible.
While rather uncommon, I also have 1 set of screw extractors and a nut-splitter in my kit for times when WD-40 just doesn’t do the job.
One additional tip: most of the quality tools (SnapOn, Craftsman, etc) come with a lifetime replacement guarantee — which makes your quality tool purchase just that more attractive.
I would like to see you add another segment regarding where to put your tools: box, bag, pail?
Your list is right for about 1965 but things have changed a lot since then. No one uses those crappy old stanley utility knives any more. Can you say Olfa cutter? Stanley wonderbars are critical, the 6″ and 12″, For god sake get a hammer with a steel shaft. A good nail set, a 1/4″ and 3/4″ chissel, A 10″ shelf level, a multi bit screw driver that changes bits on the fly and has removable bits that can fit into the cordless drill, Sears 19volt is the best for the buck right now. A good sawzall, circular and jig saw, palm sander and cord reel, mitre square and you are good for most small jobs. The vice grips are of course a given.
If you want to step up, air tools are very cheap now, electric hand plane, chop saw and table saw. Get the light cheap ones the good ones don’t travel well and are really only for builders. Always have a good 1/2″ hammer drill available as the cordless stuff always goes dead on the second last screw and keep everything razor sharp, dull tools are dangerous and hard to work with.
30 years in Renovation
William White
Actually, that is not a picture of a crescent wrench, but of an adjustable wrench made by Craftsmen. To be a true Crescent wrench it would have to be made by Crescent.
A good work of advice is once good solid tools are acquired, always remember who you lend stuff out to. I’m had stuff borrowed, stolen, & never returned over the years and they can be expensive to replace.
this is the gayest post ever. should be called the best housewife toolbox.
I can’t believe that guys don’t have a basic toolbox stocked with these sorts of tools. Honestly, I think that even women should have a tool box with at least a hammer and some screwdrivers if they live alone. Independence and the ability to do minor repairs around the house is important for everyone—regardless of gender.
As for not getting a hammer with a wooden handle…I can’t bring myself to do it. There’s something appealing about a wooden handle that gets worn and polished from use over the years. My father’s hammer is not a special hammer in any particular way, but the fact that the handle shows that is a tool that has been used and has served it’s owner well for decades gives it a real nostalgic quality. I hope that my own hammer will one day tell a similar tale.
Let us not forget:
A set of metric and standard allen wrenches, and Torx, too
A half-round file (and knowing how to properly use one, push only, no back-and-forth)
Wire cutters
Channellocks or “water pump” pliers
Pipe wrench
BFH (Big F***ing Hammer)
Propane or butane torch
Just a side-note, I may have read this wrong, but this article said to me “basic tools for around-the-house stuff or emergencies”, not “let’s build an addition onto the house, rewire the kitchen and put in a third bathroom”. I keep basic stuff at my place, pretty much as described in the article, plus a few other hand things, and basic wrenches and sockets, etc. I don’t need my full roll-away, service cart, shop equipment, and welding gear at the house. That is what the shop is for.
I am a mechanic by profession and could go on at length on why everyone needs a 135 amp MIG welder and oxyacetylene torch setup at home so they can do this or that, but I know not everyone has the ability, need or desire to do so. Not everyone needs a sawzall or block plane or even a circular saw to do basic around-the-house repairs. Think simple. Think “everyman”, like what would Jimmy Stewart need?
These are things every one has in there tool box. Except maybe the drill.
This is Rubish, If you live in a community with people you don’t need to own a tool kit per male. Living in community is a manly thing, sharing what you own etc, The art of manliness has gone down hill. Most of the blogs don’t help me one bit and are just trivial like this one.
Bicycle spoke key.
Craftsman tools have gotten worse over the past 5 years or so. Used to be, if you broke one, you walked into a Sears and walked out with a new one. Now, they don’t do that anymore. Might just be our local (WV) stores, but…
I’d go with a rip hammer instead. The only real difference is that you have less leverage pulling out stubborn nails, but you can use the claw in in more situations.
Can’t forget these, and if they have been mentioned before this comment, then I concur with that mention, and I know a few of them at least have:
-hack saw
-C clamp
-a set of good, heavy work gloves
-PENCIL!!!!
-T-square, or if you can’t fit that, at least a good metal ruler that will keep it’s edge
-at least some bandages of assorted sizes
-good pair of lineman’s pliers
-scissors
-a bit of twine
-DUCT TAPE
-If you’ll be doing much lawn work at all, a bow saw
-not in the box, but a dedicated and sturdy workbench
-bar clamps
-that one tool you saw in the store and thought “Meh, I’ll never use that…”
-Dremel
-wire strippers
-a pen light, if nothing more substantial
-if you intend to do much at all with wood, a circular saw will be your best friend, and a jig saw just may come in a close second
To Mr. Maslin in the comment above mine, saying that owing your own tools is useless would be akin to saying that you need not own a TV or a car, because you can borrow someone else’s. Rather than being the community parasite, why not be a bit self-reliant and have your own set?
I don’t recommend doing electrical work without knowing what your doing, by any means, but wire cutters and strippers are essential for me. If working in an old building, a multimeter is also essential to avoid killing yourself in case of a faulty breaker.
You may also want tools such as a coaxial compression tool (NOT a crimper – crimped ends on coax are not weatherproof) and specialized stripper for coax cable to install cable or satellite hookups, as well as a crimper for Ethernet and phone cables (for networking and phone connections).
On that note, they’re not tools, but I like to have plenty of bulk coax and cat5 cable around in case I’m stricken with the desire to move around my home theater and home office, as well as the correct ends for each of those cables. Making your own cables is significantly cheaper than buying them, although Ethernet and phone cables do take a bit of practice to get right. A short stretch of coax cable is also very convenient for electrical testing, as its got tons of insulation and the copper core is stiff enough to insert into terminals or whatever you may be doing.
Ahhh the Canadian in me feels a bit of pain whenever screwdrivers are mentioned. For although Philip’s invention is an improvement over the old flathead design, nothing beats a Robertson. No need for magnetic bits in Canada. Good old Robertson screw stays right on the end of your driver all by itself.
I’ll never forget the day that my father took me to Sears for my first set of tools. I always had a small toolset growing up, but when I was moving out to go to university he took me to get my “tools for life.” Years later, and now in a foreign country, I still have those tools and use them daily. My set even includes the same claw hammer that my father used when I was growing up. I hope to pass them along to my sons when they are ready to head out on their own. Good tools never let you down.
My comments:
Hammer – Unless you are a professional carpenter where you’re pounding nails for a living year after year, the wood handle will be more comforatble and last just as long as a synthetic handle.
Crescent Wrench – “Crescent” is a brand name. The tool is actually an adjustable wrench. Crescent is one of the better brands, though.
Cordless Drill – while nice for light work, anything heavy really requires a corded model. When the battreies on my 12V cordless finally died, and I couldn’t get new ones, I just went back to the corded model. It takes little more time to find an outlet, but you’ll always have the power you need. Plus, the NiCd/NiMH batteries used just don’t last as well in high current-draw applications with constant drain-and-charge cycles. Not sure about the new Li-Ion batteries in cordless tools, but they cost out the wazoo in comparison.
Some pretty good comments. I have two sets of tools: my workshop and a green plastic box about 18″ X 6″ X 8″ high, which I keep in my kitchen. In it is an assortment of screws, nails, cup-hooks, etc.in a divider-box and spice jar, some electricians tape, a multi-screwdriver, small hammer, small torpedo level, regular pliers, small needle-nose pliers, some very small screwdrivers, both Phillips and straight, a small tape-measure, etc.
Sure beats going out to the workshop when my wife wants a plate-holder hung.
Good list. One minor correction, though. You list needle nose pliers but picture a set of long nose pliers. You should have a pair of long nose pliers in your tool box. Needle nose pliers are not a bad addition, but if you don’t have both, you should choose the sturdier long nose variety (as pictured) that also usually include a wire cutter feature. Needle nose pliers usually do not have a wire cutter.
Allen Wrenches are a definite must
Also a good dripless caulk gun
And a speed square for any form of carpentry
My lovely wife has more tools than that in her own tool box. So does my 10 year old son.
But then, I’m a Master Plumber with a tool fetish. What can I say?
+1 on Craftsman tools. Very good no-questions replacement policy.
And get a second set of Vise-Grips. They are good for too many things.
And toss in a tube of superglue.
hey Ozzie–
I know what happened to that most excellent Sears Craftsman warranty. It used to cover their power tools as well. Then the low-life types started buying brokent Craftsman Power tools at garage sales, etc and…you guessed it! Took them to Sears and exchanged them for brand new tools, which were then sold out of their car trunks. Next week, repeat. And that, my friend, was happening 20 years ago. No wonder the warranty disappeared.
I couldn’t resist passing this along to fellow tool lovers who want to see how crazy our government really is.
Here is the link to a 21-page PDF document which explains the difference between a screw and a bolt. It is from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and was reviewed as recently at January 28, 2008.
“What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know About: Distinguishing Bolts from Screws — AN INFORMED COMPLIANCE PUBLICATION
It is available at : http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/legal/informed_compliance_pubs/icp013.ctt/icp013.pdf
Happy reading!
My dad always has one tool that seemed to work for a lot of things. It was a metal pipe with concrete in one end. It was tough enough to knock down anything that needed knocking down and the “open” end could be used as a cheater in situations where you need leverage. A great to to have laying around.
Per OneCitizenSpeaking’s comment on the US Gov’t document. That one ain’t too bad. The problem with the document is that the writer had to assume zero technical knowledge on the part of the reader/user. The document also is a customs inspection manual, so there’s probably a few dozen pages of federal law specifying what tariff to apply to a threaded stud versus a carriage bolt versus a wood screw. It’s not just the government. I have a 100 page manual for a five-year old cell phone…that includes a wallet card with more instructions for voicemail & texting!
Love the theme!
I posted a similar”Tools Every Homeowner Should Own Series” a few months back, here’s part 1 and part 2:
http://www.scordo.com/blog/2008/10/a-practical-tool-guide-for-fir.html
http://www.scordo.com/blog/2008/10/a-practical-tool-guide-for-fir-1.html
Best,
Vince from Scordo.com
This post is needed. It is amazing how many men DO NOT have any tools and don’t know how to use them. I could add 5 or 6 tools but as a starter, a good pair of wire cutters( or dikes) is something overlooked but needed.
I do agree that quality tools are worth their weight in gold but, a crappy Chinese screwdriver beats a butter knife any day.
My wife and I agreed sometime ago to give a complete tool kit (with toolbox) as a wedding gift in place of a toaster or some other gift they will get 10 of.
yeah, this speaks to me, my grandfather was a pack rat, almost as much as my great grand father. when the one passed on and the other packed up his old shop, we seperated all the tools, and made 5 or 6 complete tool sets out of them.
now some of these ive seen in the comments, but they deserve special mention
robertson screwdriver
wd-40
the crowbar is a nice idea, but im a fan of the 18- lb wrecking bar, if a hammer cant do it, the wrecking bar certainly can
a box of 40 timbits, my neighbour and my dad would always send me to tim hortons for one saturday morning, and we would eat them all through the day while they worked on things and i ‘helped’
Wheres the Duct tape, towel and WD-40?
…and a roll of duct tape. duh.
A set of Alan wrenches seems like one of the things I use the most. But my favorite tool of everything is ….
http://www.emachinetool.com/used/catalog/vertical.cfm?ProductID=13563
The vertical turret milling machine. Seriously, I love this thing. I can make almost anything accurately with it. The only problem is the price.
One needs a PENCIL in every toolbox
You missed the most important tool, even before a claw hammer any man should have a GOOD pocket knife. I’m amazed at how few people carry them any more. When I forget mine, I have trouble getting through the day.
-jeff
Great list. These are all essential. I also get a lot of use out of wire cutters. I know you can use needle nose pliers and vise grips for that, but sometimes you just need a good pair of wire cutters. Also a crow bar for heavier prying. You mentioned a flat head could be used for light prying, but for heavy a crow bar would come in very handy.
Oh, I forgot… It also pays to have a good supply of miscellaneous screws and nails. You never know when you might need them. I don’t know how many times I have needed just one screw or nail and had to make a trip to the store because I couldn’t find the right one. I now keep a small container of random screws and nails. I can usually find the right one for any last minute fix.
Re: Claw Hammers
You recommend synthetic handles and a poster suggests a steel one, but be advised; wood handled hammers offer the best shock absorption of the three. For a long job, all of that impact being transferred to you wrist, forearm and elbow can be fatiguing.
You guys do realize that Craftsman makes all their tools in China now don’t you? Also, Stanley as well as a number of other “classic” American tool and knife companies (Buck Brothers, Mac, Porter Cable, Gerber, etc…) make a bunch of their tools in China as well. When buying new tools (regardless of what tool), check the packaging to see where it’s made. Though these Chinese tools are supposedly made to the company’s specifications, they still don’t match up to the quality of the old tools these companies made years ago. For a hammer, buy an Estwing. For a saw, buy a Disston or Crown (if going for Western style saws). For sockets and wrenches buy tools made by Armstrong tools (Snap-On, some Mac, S&K, and a few other companies). If you have a sawzall, use Lennox blades. For a circular saw, buy Freud blades. For chisels on a budget, buy Marples Blue Chip or Narex bevel chisels. Regardless, tools made in the US, Europe, or Japan will outlast and outperform at least 95% of tools made in China, India, or Mexico. Most new power tools these are made in China these days, so if you’re buying them, stick with tools that are UL Listed. Companies have to meet higher quality standards to get UL Listed, so you’re less likely to buy a tool that will die in less than a year. Don’t use a keyless chuck on your drill (corded or cordless) if you can avoid it unless you are using it as an overgrown screwdriver. A keyless chuck can’t get the same grip on drill bits that a keyed chuck is capable of and you are highly likely to have your bits spin in the chuck and get damaged. You can always tape the chuck to the cord of your drill to prevent losing it and always remember to tighten the chuck using two holes to ensure a tight grip. There’s a lot more that can be done, but these are the major things I’ve learned in my 28 years of life. I’m sure some of the older, wiser readers have a great deal more that they could suggest.
A pair of needle-nose pliers are a better non-specific tool for removing a broken bulb than a screwdriver.
After making sure the power is off, insert the needle nose pliers and spread the jaws so each side is putting pressure on the sides of the broken bulb’s “cup”. Slowly turn until the cup starts coming out.
Cordless tools are great, but I go extended periods between uses and I don’t really have a good place to keep the chargers going. I also wonder about batteries on chargers for extended periods, such as months.
Since this is my situation I really prefer corded power tools, a good heavy duty extention cord and I am set.
Lots of great ideas here, and I’d like to add that I have four different toolboxes:
My bicycle repair box, as I do my own maintenance and have built up bikes;
My plumbing box;
My everything-else box. Yes, this does mean some redundancy, and it also means every now and then I go to the fourth box:
The Wall, where the most commonly-used tools are kept. Okay, so it’s not exactly a toolbox, but tools are stored there. While the previous owners of this house did some pretty hideous things to the basement, the one thing they did do that was a blessing in disguise was use pegboard for the walls. My little workshop has tools hanging in one place, and it’s absolutely great.
One additional tool: I don’t leave the house without my Swiss Army knife–the Huntsman.
To summarize the article and comments: if you’re a young man with no tools, on a tight budget, there are about 50 tools/supplies you must have. And don’t skimp; buy the good stuff.
Anyone else see the dilemma? I agree with most everyone’s suggestions, but they can’t all be had on a tight budget. Even if you buy them one at a time / as needed, it won’t be long before you need them all.
One solution is to start out buying your tools used. There are plenty of good quality tools that can be had for pennies on the dollar at yard sales, estate sales, used-tool-stores, craigslist, etc. They’re often better than new cheap tools, and the re-use is better for the environment. Finding the right used tools does take more time, but hey, most young people have more time than money, right?
I agree with every single one of your selections. There are a lot of great sales right now on these tools online. Do some searching and you should be able to find most of these tools at low prices. Thanks for the entertaining article!
I would say this is a great basic list but that a pry bar should definitely be added.
The claw on the back of the hammer can get some things but not all.
Everything else I would mention has already been listed.
Excellent stuff.
I find I need a Robertson screwdriver way more often than a Phillips or slotted screwdriver. Probably because I live in Canada, and Robertson screws are generally the default.
In fact, when I DO need a Phillips, it annoys me. The screws don’t stay on the tip, they strip easier, they require more torque… A Phillips pales in comparison to a Robertson.
When my wife and her brother and sister were teenagers, one year their father got each of them a nice solid toolbox and one or two tools. Then for each subsequent birthday or xmas they each got another tool. By the time they moved out, they each had a well-stocked toolbox to help them on their way.
This is all very good advice but I would have to say a multi-meter and a small soldering iron has helped me more than you can believe, I’ve repaired remote controls, speakers, DVD players etc. and I’m no sparky but the tools and google can help very well
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