Tools

09-01-2007, 09:31 PM

There's not a lot of things that break down around the place that we need tools, but recently I had to borrow my neighbour's tools to remove my car battery. And today I wanted to take apart my fan so I can clean it. I had a phillip's screwdriver but not the right hex key size. I got a bit frustrated and I stopped rather than throwing a fit over not having the necessary tools.

So, guys, help out a brotha. What are the essential tools to have in the home for home and car use?

So far I have in mind to buy:

Screwdriver set
Hex Key set
Wrench set

And I know that their are different types of metals, too. Which are better?

Blackmask · 09-02-2007, 04:51 AM

I have a couple of different sized shifters rather than a wrench set.
I think screw driver sets are a waste of money unless you are really planning on doing a lot of stuff. Many of them you'll probably never use. A small and medium flat head and philips head will probably be all you need, one of those stubby flat heads can also be useful.
Hex key set is good.
Sockets and ratchet are also useful, a set of these is good because the sizing isn't flexible.
A pair of pliers is a must

Blackmask · 09-03-2007, 04:39 AM

None of the guys here know anything about tools either Phoenix.

**Jocasta** · 09-03-2007, 07:23 AM

The garage is jammed full of tools, nothing to do with me. But in the kitchen I find it useful to have a small range of screw drivers and some pliers.

09-03-2007, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackmask

None of the guys here know anything about tools either Phoenix.

Guess I posted in the wrong forum.

**Gumby** · 09-03-2007, 07:29 PM

Wrench set is good. As for screwdrivers, just get a 5 or 6 piece magnetic screwdriver set. One screwdriver, and the bits are stored in the handle. I have one. Works great.

Pliers (a Craftsman 4-piece is good for you)
Rubber hammer
Hammer
Measuring tape
Level
Socket wrench set (Craftsman)

That should do you. I don't know what you're thinking on prices, so the size of some of the sets is up to you.

Blackmask · 09-03-2007, 07:33 PM

I have two leatherman multipurpose tools. I use them for nearly everything since it's convenient, everything is in the one place. It depends a lot on what you are planning on doing, but if it's just fix up things, you don't need a lot of tools.

**Bill5461** · 09-04-2007, 06:29 AM

Don't forget a large roll of duct tape..fixes most anything

Keri · 09-04-2007, 07:28 AM

I have:

Hammer
Screwdrivers
Little saw that is rarely used
Pliers
Mini spirit level
Electric drill
Various Allen Keys (I think that's what we Brits call your Hex keys?)
One of those retractable measuring tape things - great for teasing the cat.

Blackmask · 09-05-2007, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keri

I have:

Hammer

Great for when all the other tools fail.

**eliza'snumber1fan** · 09-05-2007, 01:44 PM

Quote:

One of those retractable measuring tape things - great for teasing the cat.

lol, its not just me that does that then

ive got the usual tools, hammer,spanners,etc...and ive got a shed to put them in, Everyman as to have a shed...right.!!!

edit...must tidy my shed. lol.

Captain Beefheart · 09-09-2007, 05:00 AM

Just don't be that guy that buys the expensive Makita combo set from Home Depot only to store it way in three months with basically no use.

Just don't.

And for house repairs and small tasks, multi-screwdrivers:

**Plastic Flute** · 09-20-2007, 11:19 PM

I know tools. I pinch hit in the hardware dept. What projects would you like to tackle first?

Dark Dude · 09-20-2007, 11:34 PM

ratchets and sockets.

to hell with screwdrivers get a drill, I did.

darko. · 09-21-2007, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackmask

I have a couple of different sized shifters rather than a wrench set.
I think screw driver sets are a waste of money unless you are really planning on doing a lot of stuff. Many of them you'll probably never use. A small and medium flat head and philips head will probably be all you need, one of those stubby flat heads can also be useful.
Hex key set is good.
Sockets and ratchet are also useful, a set of these is good because the sizing isn't flexible.
A pair of pliers is a must

shows what you know, WOMAN!

many different sized screw driver heads always come in handy.

ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES 4LIFE

09-21-2007, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plastic Flute

I know tools. I pinch hit in the hardware dept. What projects would you like to tackle first?

Fixing electronics, sometimes loose hinges, fixing a cabinet, loose drawers, opening fans to clean them, leaky faucets, etc.

**Ophelia** · 09-22-2007, 12:30 PM

I think with the loose hinges - you need to tighten them.

**Plastic Flute** · 09-22-2007, 07:33 PM

locktite red.

Wolf · 10-17-2007, 03:43 AM

I haven't fixed one thing in my life. I've taken apart my fan to clean it out, but it didn't require any tools. Taking out a car battery is what I've seen someone do, I think he used some type of wrench I believe to take off the connectors and then he just took the battery out. It looked pretty easy to do from my observation...

11-02-2007, 08:29 PM

Yes, its easy if you have a wrench. I had nothing.

Still don't.

09-01-2007, 09:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Avis Phlox Posts: n/a	Tools There's not a lot of things that break down around the place that we need tools, but recently I had to borrow my neighbour's tools to remove my car battery. And today I wanted to take apart my fan so I can clean it. I had a phillip's screwdriver but not the right hex key size. I got a bit frustrated and I stopped rather than throwing a fit over not having the necessary tools. So, guys, help out a brotha. What are the essential tools to have in the home for home and car use? So far I have in mind to buy: Screwdriver set Hex Key set Wrench set And I know that their are different types of metals, too. Which are better?

09-09-2007, 05:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
Captain Beefheart Mu nótahu Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In a West End town, a dead end world Posts: 3,675 My Profile	Just don't be that guy that buys the expensive Makita combo set from Home Depot only to store it way in three months with basically no use. Just don't. And for house repairs and small tasks, multi-screwdrivers: Last edited by Captain Beefheart : 09-09-2007 at 05:04 AM.

09-02-2007, 04:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Blackmask Protector of Inanity Join Date: May 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 6,158 My Profile	I have a couple of different sized shifters rather than a wrench set. I think screw driver sets are a waste of money unless you are really planning on doing a lot of stuff. Many of them you'll probably never use. A small and medium flat head and philips head will probably be all you need, one of those stubby flat heads can also be useful. Hex key set is good. Sockets and ratchet are also useful, a set of these is good because the sizing isn't flexible. A pair of pliers is a must

09-03-2007, 04:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Blackmask Protector of Inanity Join Date: May 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 6,158 My Profile	None of the guys here know anything about tools either Phoenix.

09-03-2007, 07:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jocasta Joshtopian Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Shaftesbury Avenue Posts: 17,803 My Profile	The garage is jammed full of tools, nothing to do with me. But in the kitchen I find it useful to have a small range of screw drivers and some pliers.

09-03-2007, 07:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gumby Ya Rly! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 943 My Profile	Wrench set is good. As for screwdrivers, just get a 5 or 6 piece magnetic screwdriver set. One screwdriver, and the bits are stored in the handle. I have one. Works great. Pliers (a Craftsman 4-piece is good for you) Rubber hammer Hammer Measuring tape Level Socket wrench set (Craftsman) That should do you. I don't know what you're thinking on prices, so the size of some of the sets is up to you.

09-03-2007, 07:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Blackmask Protector of Inanity Join Date: May 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 6,158 My Profile	I have two leatherman multipurpose tools. I use them for nearly everything since it's convenient, everything is in the one place. It depends a lot on what you are planning on doing, but if it's just fix up things, you don't need a lot of tools.

09-04-2007, 06:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bill5461 Scarlett Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 11,779 My Profile	Don't forget a large roll of duct tape..fixes most anything

09-04-2007, 07:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
Keri Kiss My Pom Poms Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 4,018 My Profile	I have: Hammer Screwdrivers Little saw that is rarely used Pliers Mini spirit level Electric drill Various Allen Keys (I think that's what we Brits call your Hex keys?) One of those retractable measuring tape things - great for teasing the cat.

09-20-2007, 11:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
Plastic Flute ICHiBAN HoOT Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,841 My Profile	I know tools. I pinch hit in the hardware dept. What projects would you like to tackle first?

09-20-2007, 11:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dark Dude sla-pus a bit-chus Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Antonio Posts: 926 My Profile	ratchets and sockets. to hell with screwdrivers get a drill, I did.

09-22-2007, 12:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
Ophelia JOHO Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Joshtopia Posts: 7,011 My Profile	I think with the loose hinges - you need to tighten them.

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09-22-2007, 07:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
Plastic Flute ICHiBAN HoOT Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,841 My Profile	locktite red.

10-17-2007, 03:43 AM	#19 (permalink)
Wolf The Elder Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 4,138 My Profile	I haven't fixed one thing in my life. I've taken apart my fan to clean it out, but it didn't require any tools. Taking out a car battery is what I've seen someone do, I think he used some type of wrench I believe to take off the connectors and then he just took the battery out. It looked pretty easy to do from my observation...

11-02-2007, 08:29 PM	#20 (permalink)
Avis Phlox Posts: n/a	Yes, its easy if you have a wrench. I had nothing. Still don't.