Top Tools You Can't Do Without
You would be surprised at how few tools you actually need to cope with the relatively wide range of DIY jobs that need doing around the house. But if you are a professional labourer or tradesman who requires a larger tool kit or van vault it can be much more important to work out what tools you must never leave home without.The following article will give you a quick guide to those essential tools:
1) High Quality Claw Hammer
This should be an excellent all-purpose DIY hammer that can be used for a wide variety of tasks: everything from knocking in a hook to lifting a floorboard.
2) Combination/variable use Pliers
The variety of pliers that are available on the market mirrors their many applications.By far the most useful type are combination pliers.These will consist of a pair of flat, serrated jaws for gripping as well as sharp-edged cutters for slicing through wire.This is a very versatile tool but dont make the mistake of using them to remove nuts or bolts.
3) Screwdrivers
A set of high quality screwdrivers is essential for any workman’s toolbox.A typical set will contain a selection of different sizes each with differing heads and all will be suitable for different tasks. Make sure that you include a couple of screwdrivers with short, stubby handles for locations where access is awkward.
4) Cordless Electric Drill
Drilling holes and removing screws is made effortless with a cordless drill.When powered by rechargable batteries the drill can be taken anywhere around the house, garden or indeed on site as it does not need a wall mains supply. This makes it much safer to use than a normal drill who's cord may become tangled in the surroundings - particularly dangerous if there are ladders around.Remember the old trick of having a spare battery pack on charge whilst you are using the current one to ensure that you have a constant supply of power.
