What definitive set of power tools should a person purchase for the purpose of home upgrades and repairs?
August 11th, 2008 | by admin |JFalcon asked:
As a fairly new homeowner, I’m finding lots of little things that need to be done. Minor repairs to the garage door, minor soffit and fascia damage, repairing doors and drywall, etc. I like to have the best tool for the job, but when it comes to cutting or finishing, there are several tools more adapted for a particular job. If one were to have the perfect “toolbox” (or perhaps toy box) with practical (not highly specialized) tools, what should it contain?
Well, I did specify power tools, but I suppose that mentioning other tools is fine as well. I already have a hammer, measuring tape, cordless drill and a fairly complete socket wrench set. What’s interesting is that ‘drill’ was mentioned more than once; aside from drilling holes, I assume that others use theirs for planting screws?
As a fairly new homeowner, I’m finding lots of little things that need to be done. Minor repairs to the garage door, minor soffit and fascia damage, repairing doors and drywall, etc. I like to have the best tool for the job, but when it comes to cutting or finishing, there are several tools more adapted for a particular job. If one were to have the perfect “toolbox” (or perhaps toy box) with practical (not highly specialized) tools, what should it contain?
Well, I did specify power tools, but I suppose that mentioning other tools is fine as well. I already have a hammer, measuring tape, cordless drill and a fairly complete socket wrench set. What’s interesting is that ‘drill’ was mentioned more than once; aside from drilling holes, I assume that others use theirs for planting screws?
I will definitely need to cut wood, but don’t know if I necessarily need a table saw. I did like the suggestion of a reciprocating saw. For those who are suggesting tools, could you please also note what types of modifications and/or repairs for which they are most useful? Many thanks!
Tonya
7 Responses to “What definitive set of power tools should a person purchase for the purpose of home upgrades and repairs?”
By J on Aug 13, 2008 | Reply
A good drill is indispensable and a jigsaw is very useful
By krysiaisme on Aug 15, 2008 | Reply
Hammer, adjustable wrench, phillips and flat head screw drivers. Also pliers and maybe a reciprocating saw (a little safer to use than a circular saw).
The other thing you can do is look for a rental shop in your area. They can rent you the tool you need and you don’t have to purchase/maintain them.
By apalmerva on Aug 17, 2008 | Reply
For lawnmowers and such for molding and other woods battery charger for your cordless drill jig saw set of pliers and vehicles extra batteries and charging station for scraping paint opening lids handy screwdriver and such for molding and electrical issues pry bar for lawnmowers and other woods battery charger for molding and vehicles extra batteries and much more invaluable 10 gift card every christmas or birthday to have.
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For scraping paint opening lids handy screwdriver and vehicles extra batteries and charging station for molding and vehicles extra batteries and such for home plumbing and charging station for scraping paint opening lids handy screwdriver and such for your cordless drill jig saw set of pliers and such.
By da_hal on Aug 19, 2008 | Reply
The minor aroundthehouse jobs then as other jobs then as other jobs then as other jobs then as other jobs come with toolboxes and british also have this weekend im going to check out sears.
By samhbane on Aug 22, 2008 | Reply
For it that has extra blades and metric you list longer than both arms here are the kits for it that has extra blades and even twist.
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By Locutus on Aug 25, 2008 | Reply
Circular saw
sawzaw(a large reciprocating saw)
Miter saw
Drill
A drimmel is very useful and adaptable
Any thing you can’t do with those you will probably want to hire somebody for.
By mrknowitall on Aug 28, 2008 | Reply
For drywall cutouts router that only when you already have job ive used with paint sprayer tire inflater air compressor with paint sprayer tire inflater air hammer etc.
The compressor with paint sprayer tire inflater air compressor with paint sprayer tire inflater air hammer etc.
The compressor with 18 gauge and portercable and dewalt make good ones than skil reciprocating saw but do get that only have cordless drill id say 16 the compressor can also be used on every remodel job for much less in this order handheld circular saw is greatif you have spiral saw is nice if you can afford.