The Basic Toolkit - Miscellaneous Items
This is the final post in the series discussing the basic toolkit. Here are the items that have been covered thus far:
In addition to the items above, my basic toolkit contains several other items:
-Torpedo level- for most DIY woodworking projects, I prefer a 24" level. However, sometimes you just need something small for a quick check of something. I have a laser level, but it gathers dust as I found that I prefer a standard level.
-Pencil- A necessity for marking measurements and general note-taking
-Box Cutter- for the ultimate in cutting, go with the fixed-blade variety. However, a retractable blade may be more appropriate for safety reasons.
-Hook Knife- This knife looks a little like a miniature sickle. It's useful for cutting carpet, but I use it for dozens of other things too.
-Nail Sets- When I install molding, I use a pneumatic nail gun. It is incredibly useful, but it doesn't always completely set each nail. In these cases, I manually set the nails after the fact.
-Precision screwdrivers- not just for eyeglasses anymore. It seems as though toy manufactures have taken a liking to tiny screws.
-Mini Mag-Lite- Useful for working in low light areas (e.g. under a bathroom sink)
Other items to consider:
-Eye protection
-Studfinder
-Tape (painter's, electrical, or masking)- depending on your particular home improvement projects, one type may be more useful to you than the others.
-A ruler or straight edge
In addition to the toolkit, you will want a decent cordless drill at your disposal. This will most likely be you most used power tool. I'll cover cordless drills in greater depth in a later post.
Jon
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