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Basic Tools
What do you need to get started?
Matt Champlin -
Introduction
A tape measure will be one of your most important basic hand
tools for many of your household chores.
Hammers - claw (standard size) and tack (small)
Screwdrivers - Phillips and flat head
Pliers - regular and needle nose
Utility knife - retractable blade
Metal Straightedge or T-square
Putty knives - narrow and wide
Levels - small and medium size
Wrenches - adjustable, box-end, open-end, and
Allen
Saws - hand and hacksaw
Cordless drill - with drill bits and screwdriver
bits
These are the basic hand tools that everyone needs for most
household projects
Tool Selection
Ultimately you have to make your own decision on which tools
are best for you and how you work. Many tools are used for a
very specific task, while others are more general tools that
you find yourself using for most projects. Start with the
basics and buy other tools as you find a need for them. Some
brands of tools also create an image of qualify, including such
brands of Makita, Rockler, Ryobi, Rockwell, Sears, Craftsman,
Snap-On, Rigid and Hitachi. You can rely on all of the brands
to provide you with a quality hand tools that are worth the
investment. You need the right tools to do the job right. Tools
are expensive, so you will want to start with the basics.
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Conclusion
While there are many sophisticated and somewhat unusual tools
you could include in your toolbox, having the basic tools on
hand in a specific box makes your projects go smoothly and
safe. I have wasted many hours looking for tools and have to
stop my work and go to the store and buy another tools only to
find it a few days later after my project is completed. Treat
your tools right and they will last for years. Final note: DO
NOT lend your tools out to your friends or neighbors. They will
forget to return them and may even break them by accident and
you will not have your tools when you need them.
Source: http://www.sourcelightmedia.com
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