Just bought a $5.00 Workforce tool box at Home Depot and trying to make a list of basic tools I need (Remember I am Fe

[decocritter]

For some reason I have several Phillips Screw Drivers, but only a couple of regular.



I wanted to get the tools out of my kitchen drawers, because I need the kitchen drawers for kitchen things. I am also tired of having tools scattered about, some in basement, some in kitchen, etc.

What are some good flashlights to have? ARe the little Husky 9 LED any good?

What about those heavy duty work lights?


I have a couple of tape measures, Hammers, and extension cords.

What are your favorite and most useful tools? I am going to be on the sale lookout and yard sale lookout.

[iaJim]

Get a couple pairs of vice grips in different sizes. I like a regular old Cee Tee pliers. I always have a hammer, utility knife, screw drivers (which you may already have), crescent wrences of a couple of sizes, a needle nosed pliers and you are probably good to go for most things. If you don't have a saw, you may want to get a tool box utility saw.

[deckeda]

Once you own a ratcheting screwdriver it'll be the one you reach for first. There are jillions of them out there. These are the gold standard, IMO: http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/search_ke...crewdriver

[Dennis S]

Go to Wal-Mart and get a $5 ratchet set. It has SAE and metric sockets.

[what4]

Hammer
Pliers
regular
needlenose
electrical (wire-cutters)
vise grips
Screwdriver set or combo
including Mac types
and jeweler's: very small blades, assorted
keyhole saw
hex wrenches
soldering gun
voltmeter
hex driver and nuts
couple sizes putty knives
couple sizes wood chisels
couple sizes metal chisels
light that straps on your forehead
utility knife (box cutter type)
glass scraping razor thingy
round metal brush for cleaning car battery terminals
files
flat
half-round
wood rasp
Small pry-bar
Plumber's wrench
tin snips
tube of graphite for stuck locks
WD-40
duct tape
twine
measuring tape
a sturdy folding knife

[macphanatic]

Sears Craftsman has a nice ratcheting screwdriver. I have this one and like it a lot:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605...crewdriver&vName=Tools&cName=Hand+Tools%2C+General+Purpose&sName=Screwdrivers

A small pipe wrench is always good to have. Don't buy a cheapo one, as they tend to break or not hold their adjustment. Here is one:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605...Name=Tools&cName=Hand+Tools%2C+General+Purpose&sName=Plumbing+Tools

I would also consider adding 6 and 10 inch adjustable wrenches.

You may want to get a screw starter as well. It's a screwdriver that has a threaded tip instead of a standard or philips head.

[decocritter]

I have a little wrench, and a Giant wrench - weird selection


I have a couple of putty knives and Purdy Paint Brushes and roller with tray


I have,

Duct Tape and packing tape

Metal Brush

Ax


I have a couple of craftsman screw drivers, and I like them the best (older)


Good List and suggestions.

[mattkime]

[quote decocritter]For some reason I have several Phillips Screw Drivers, but only a couple of regular.
regular? its "slotted"!

[graylocks]

until it died, my cordless screwdriver was my most used tool. i keep meaning to replace it with a really good one. i do have a cordless drill but it's not as useful as that screwdriver was. (posted by a not-much-more-than-basics homerepairing female.)

[michael_s]

Lowes had a home tool kit with screw drivers, wrenches and most everything you need in a soft sided bag. All for around $20.00. Check it out