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re: Basic tools every household should have?
Posted on 9/24/19 at 2:41 pm to theantiquetiger
Posted on 9/24/19 at 2:41 pm to theantiquetiger
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Spent all day today cleaning out the garage, putting tools away, etc. it got me wondering what basic tools should every household should have.
Just to start, you could get one of those basic all-in-one tool kits and be fine IMO. Just replace items in it with better ones as you figure out what you use often and buy power tools as you need them.
A good ladder would be on my list of must-haves for those just starting out.
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Posted on 9/24/19 at 2:41 pm to theantiquetiger
Multi tool
Sawzall
6' ladder
15-25' snake auger
Basic electric pressure washer
2 gallon pump sprayer
Sawzall
6' ladder
15-25' snake auger
Basic electric pressure washer
2 gallon pump sprayer
Posted on 9/24/19 at 2:42 pm to theantiquetiger
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Then you don’t have a house, hence “household
Huh? I have a house and no garden or yard. Very common here and many major cities
Posted on 9/24/19 at 2:44 pm to Slagathor
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A good ladder would be on my list of must-haves for those just starting out.
Best $75 investment I’ve made in the last year. I’ve always had a 6’ ladder, used it many times in an unsafe manner. Bought a fiberglass 10’ ladder.
I put that 6’ ladder to the curb today. Someone has already picked it up
Posted on 9/24/19 at 2:44 pm to N2cars
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IDK man, I'm 57 and still buying tools. I'm probably not the best one to answer this.
This.
Have everything listed plus
BTW I’ll be 70 next month. It just doesn’t end!
Posted on 9/24/19 at 2:47 pm to Nicky Parrish
My biggest pet peeve is a cheap screwdriver.
As a former electrician, once you’ve used a Klein screwdriver, everything else is junk.
As a former electrician, once you’ve used a Klein screwdriver, everything else is junk.
Posted on 9/24/19 at 2:50 pm to jimbeam
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Blinker Fluid Funnel
You joke, but not having a funnel when you need one is a pain in the arse. A lot of people will make some kind of temp paper funnel and end up spilling shite every where
Posted on 9/24/19 at 2:51 pm to jflsufan
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WD-40
quote:
duct tape
Any man worth his salt knows that there are better alternatives to both of these....
Posted on 9/24/19 at 2:51 pm to Nicky Parrish
Posted on 9/24/19 at 2:54 pm to theantiquetiger
Staple gun
Assorted zip-ties
Container of miscellaneous nails, screws, bolts and washers
Wrench to turn off water line
Assorted zip-ties
Container of miscellaneous nails, screws, bolts and washers
Wrench to turn off water line
Posted on 9/24/19 at 2:58 pm to DivotBreath
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Wrench to turn off water line
That’s called a Crescent wrench
Posted on 9/24/19 at 3:07 pm to theantiquetiger
I’m referring to a slot head Street key wrench to turn off the main water supply at the meter.
Posted on 9/24/19 at 3:15 pm to DivotBreath
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I’m referring to a slot head Street key wrench to turn off the main water supply at the meter.
I made one that is 4' long. Years ago, I opened the top and there was a snake inside by the meter. Rebar and two small pieces of flat bar stock. I am not a welder but I have a little cheap welder. One piece on each side, then a T-handle.
Posted on 9/24/19 at 3:16 pm to N2cars
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for the sports car I don't have yet
Now you have a reason to get the sports car.
Can’t let that jack go to waste right.
This post was edited on 9/24/19 at 4:45 pm
Posted on 9/24/19 at 3:21 pm to theantiquetiger
Milwaukee fuel 3/8 M12 electric ratchet
Milwaukee Fuel M12
1/2" drive stubby impact
Milwaukee M12 Sawzall.
Milwaukee Fuel M12
1/2" drive stubby impact
Milwaukee M12 Sawzall.
Posted on 9/24/19 at 3:22 pm to Nicky Parrish
Water Meter Valve Key
Posted on 9/24/19 at 3:31 pm to theantiquetiger
This post was edited on 9/24/19 at 3:33 pm
Posted on 9/24/19 at 3:33 pm to theantiquetiger
Pick ax, shovel and duct tape. Maybe some visqueen.
Posted on 9/24/19 at 3:50 pm to theantiquetiger
sybian
Posted on 9/24/19 at 4:07 pm to theantiquetiger
One large bench type and one smaller, quality tool boxes with ball bearing drawer slides to store all this stuff. Socket organizers. And a wall locker for the larger items.
Plus locks to keep your wife from borrowing pliers and screw drivers and not putting them back!
I've bought her several small sets hasn't worked out yet.
Regardless, mine are never as organized as they could be.
Good torque wrenches are a must, not basic but when needed I've got them.
Plus locks to keep your wife from borrowing pliers and screw drivers and not putting them back!
I've bought her several small sets hasn't worked out yet.
Regardless, mine are never as organized as they could be.
Good torque wrenches are a must, not basic but when needed I've got them.
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