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re: What are the bare minimum tools for a home?

Posted on 6/13/25 at 3:00 pm to
Posted by Pettifogger
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Member since Feb 2012
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Posted on 6/13/25 at 3:00 pm to
Y'all already make me feel bad because I pay people to work on my cars and handle landscaping

Now I'm supposed to do maintenance on plastic trash cans?
Posted by pbro62
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Posted on 6/13/25 at 4:44 pm to
For you fig a dildo
Posted by OweO
Plaquemine, La
Member since Sep 2009
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Posted on 6/13/25 at 4:55 pm to
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Pretty sure you're plenty enough of a tool for any household.


Posted by OweO
Plaquemine, La
Member since Sep 2009
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Posted on 6/13/25 at 5:00 pm to
As many as you can get. You really never know when something will come in handy.

But bare minimum? You obviously need a hammer, screw driver, pliers, tape measure, duct tape, scissors, an allen wrench set, glue, wd40 and a hand saw for starters.
Posted by Cracker
in a box
Member since Nov 2009
19256 posts
Posted on 6/13/25 at 6:06 pm to
A dad
Epoxy for the trash can with some fiberglass fabric so it on the underside
Full set of screwdrivers
Set of wrenches both sae and metric
Socket set sae & metric
Channel lock pliars
Pipe wrench
Hammer
Just buy hand tools at harbor freight they are guaranteed no reason to buy expensive stuff
Posted by Cheese Grits
Wherever I lay my hat is my home
Member since Apr 2012
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Posted on 6/13/25 at 6:08 pm to
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My step trash can


Dude, turn in your man card now. That is a woman or girlie man device.
Posted by MRTigerFan
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Posted on 6/13/25 at 6:19 pm to
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bare minimum tools for a home?

A cock and balls
Posted by CottonWasKing
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Member since Jun 2011
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Posted on 6/13/25 at 6:22 pm to
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I don’t have a plastic welder



A zip tie and soldering iron can work in a pinch.


quote:

I was thinking hammer wrench and a screw driver.


A wrench? Like a singular wrench? Wtf you gonna do with that?


quote:

You guys have welders?



Yea
Posted by NorthEndZone
Member since Dec 2008
14258 posts
Posted on 6/13/25 at 6:45 pm to
I’m very much a do only minimal fix up jobs and assemble basic items person and I have

Hammer
Screwdrivers
Adjustable wrench
Socket wrench set
Allen wrench
Pliers
Needle nose pliers
Cordless screwdriver
Cordless drill
Manual saw
Hacksaw
Tape measure
Duct tape
This post was edited on 6/13/25 at 6:48 pm
Posted by dinner roll
buttery goodness
Member since Feb 2006
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Posted on 6/13/25 at 7:55 pm to
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Hammer Screwdrivers Adjustable wrench Socket wrench set Allen wrench Pliers Needle nose pliers Cordless screwdriver Cordless drill Manual saw Hacksaw Tape measure Duct tape


Posted by deeprig9
Unincorporated Ozora
Member since Sep 2012
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Posted on 6/13/25 at 8:35 pm to
Don't forget your Moron Lamp.


Posted by CR4090
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Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:15 pm to
Posted by CSATiger
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Posted on 6/14/25 at 1:26 am to
Posted by AUstar
Member since Dec 2012
19601 posts
Posted on 6/14/25 at 4:07 am to
As an average dude who does some random shite around the house, but nowhere near a pro in any trade, I would say:

Minimum:

1) Screwdriver set. Philips, Flat and Robertson

2) Electric drill

3) Drill bit set

4) Screw bit set (the kind that comes with a bunch of bits: Philips, Flat, Torx, Hex etc.)

5) 16 oz hammer

6) Tape measure

7) Torpedo level and a 3 foot level

8) Locking pliers (come in handy for tons of shite)

9) Either an adjustable wrench or a wrench set.

10) Ratchet wrench with a bit set. I use my power tools for this stuff 90% of the time, but it can't hurt to have a manual ratchet wrench around.


Basic Woodworking:

Everything under "minimum" plus:

1) Miter saw

2) Circular saw for making long cuts.

3) Impact driver

4) Chalk line

5) Carpenter's square and/or Rafter angle square.

Miscellaneous:

1) Impact wrench. Really nice for removing or tightening larger bolts or lugs.

2) Clamp meter - You can buy decent multimeters with an AC/DC clamp for about $40. (No need to buy a Fluke - you're not going to be using it daily). These meters come in handy for battery checks, voltage, capacitor checks, or reading inrush current, etc.

3) Torque wrench - Harbor Freight has them for like $15. Nice for tightening lugs on your car to a specific specification. Can be used for any bolt or lug that needs to be tightened to a certain spec. Around the house, you will mostly only use it for vehicles or lawnmowers and the like.
Posted by Woolfpack
Member since Jun 2021
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Posted on 6/14/25 at 4:33 am to
Burps

This post was edited on 6/21/25 at 7:20 am
Posted by Hangit
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Member since Aug 2014
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Posted on 6/14/25 at 4:55 am to
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You guys have welders?


Years ago I bought a little wire feed one. Less than $100, and paid for itself, the 8-10 times I used it.

For plastic weld, wait until you learn to coat it, thickly, with Baking soda, then liberally coat the baking soda with super glue. It will end up stronger than 2 mofugga's. Let it dry completely.
Posted by GruntbyAssociation
Member since Jul 2013
9629 posts
Posted on 6/14/25 at 6:10 am to
flat head, phillips head, duct tape , adjustable wrench,wd 40
Posted by NOLATiger163
Insane State of NOLA
Member since Aug 2018
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Posted on 6/14/25 at 9:31 pm to
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Pretty sure you're plenty enough of a tool for any household.

Going, going, gone!



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