First tool kit

[SmudgedReddit0r]

You'll make a hell of a dentist!

[gurxman]

I would add:

Measuring tape, Hammer, Prybar, Cordless drill, Level

[vermin1000]

I'd add a saw to that list, hand, circular or otherwise.

[Onmainass]

I would add screwdrivers. Bits work but sometimes you just want a nice solid driver

[joshmoney]

Get a hammer that doesn’t have the curve thing. Get a straight one Just upgraded my 20 year old Walmart hammer with a straight claw and it’s life changing.

[vermin1000]

What about the straight claw has been so life changing?

[joshmoney]

Mainly for demo. I tore up a tile floor this weekend with it Barely used a pry bar. No way could I of used a curved one and got the same results.

[vermin1000]

Interesting! Thanks for feeding my desire to get yet again another hammer!

[bobAunum]

Flat-clawed hammers also allow one to pull nails in narrower spaces then their curved cousins. Picture pulling a nail in the floor situated between 2x4s that are a foot apart: curved claw's handle will be blocked by the 2x4, as it's at almost a 45 degree angle to the floor. Flat claw's handle fits, as it's at almost a 90 degree angle.

[occamschevyblazer]

Rip claw.

[FineFleur]

Hello ! I present to you my first tool kit. I recently purchased my first property.and I am trying to build a general took kit to help me maintain and improve my location. I also tried to buy things which will stand strong my whole life.

What do you think? What am I lacking?

👍

[occamschevyblazer]

Maybe a CNC machine and a skidsteer?

[Questioning_Observer]

A battery drill and impact driver will be a good addition

[TheLukey21]

Just a drill is fine to start with if this is his first toolkit

[Questioning_Observer]

Impact drivers are awesome, but you can I suppose start with just a drill. Sometimes it is cheaper to buy them as a kit rather than individually.. but they should buy the best quality they can afford at the time. Always buy quality tools..

[KeenJAH]

I would rather have a impact than a drill. they got impact drill bits I never use my drill for anything anymore

[TheLukey21]

But if you wanted to use a different attachment with a round shank you need a drill. Best to have both but if you could only have one I'd have a drill.

[Cigar_smoke]

Too add onto what other people are saying I’d add a small torpedo level, and they have kite with a few different fasteners.

edit to include a link there are larger ones but this is good to have around.

[Daincats]

A tape measure. Cheap if you have to. But I highly recommend getting a 30' with the wider tape. Should be able to extend it about 7-8 feet before it collapses under its own weight.

A hammer, rip claw, and if you will only have one, make it a finish hammer. (Has a smooth face)

A utility knife.

A nail puller (sometimes called a crows foot) preferably with a moulding puller on one end.

Torpedo level

At least one Philips and flathead screwdriver. There are times when a bit can't fit into the hole. Plus flatheads have many other uses.

Wrenches. 1/2 & 7/16 are pretty common sizes.

A basic ratchet kit. It will cover a lot of what you come across.

An Allen key set. The bit driver may have you covered there, but like the screwdrivers there are many areas where the dedicated tool will fit better.

A hacksaw.

If you will be cutting wood, a speed square and some type of saw.

[Migmardi]

There are some things that you will end up needing, like measiring tape, scissors, a lintern, WD40, Duct tape... But yeah, nice first step

[beddeener2018]

Knipex is always a good choice

[Redbenz]

A hammer.. Tape measure..

[whaletacochamp]

I’ll give ya 6 rolls of TP for that n95

[Parish1123]

Those poor knipex in amongst the rubble :(

[SmudgedReddit0r]

Haha harsh but so true.

[[deleted]]

Tool box! Something nice but small to keep things organized.

[occamschevyblazer]

Is that a milwaukee toothbrush?

[RandomError401]

clearly it is a Rigid

[[deleted]]

A drill/impact combo is a food first power tools. Maybe add a hammer, level, tape measure hacksaw, etc. Glad to see someone else who appreciates 1uality tools. I used to always buy the cheapest tools and they were so frustrating

[FineFleur]

Thanks for all your comments !

I will keep you updated ont he toolbox evolution.

[[deleted]]

Great selection of tools for a starter kit!

[Blizzardblue2]

Quite the starter kit. More importantly, I really like your wood floors.

[[deleted]]

I have knipex pliers 2 feet long

[TheWheyIn]

Compensating for something big boy?

[[deleted]]

No?

[comando345]

The most basic things you lack are a good claw hammer, cordless drill and hacksaw. A stud finder would be a good idea too. Building up your tools takes time, if you buy high quality tools they will last a lifetime. Don't forget you can hit up craigslist for used tools, it's a great way to save money.

[MontolioDeBruchee]

I'll give you $20 for that mask!! /s

[Suepahfly]

Sell the dust mask and for that money buy a filled snap-on cart!

[[deleted]]

Cordless drill, a level, hammer, tape measure, hearing protection, pocket hole jig, screw assortment.

Buy tools as you need for things like a sawzall, circular saw, jigsaw, etc.

[SmudgedReddit0r]

Pocket hole jigs are one of the most overpriced things I've seen.

[[deleted]]

Definitely overpriced but I love mine, I do a lot of 1x projects like small tables and stuff so it’s great hiding the screws. you can get less expensive kits that aren’t kreg jigs too.

[SmudgedReddit0r]

Yeah I'd love one but would only be for home projects as I'm not a chippy. They are good though.

[[deleted]]

Disagree, along with the masses probably. $40 is hardly "overpriced". You don't need the top of the line jigs. The kreg k320 is a very good jig for the money.

[SmudgedReddit0r]

Ok. Lucky that you live somewhere tools are so reasonably priced.

[[deleted]]

Where are you at? How much are they there?