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Comments on some specific pieces:

  1. Corded Power Drill

Skip the corded. Yes, a corded power drill has more power, but cordless (e.g., ~ 18V) is plenty powerful enough for amateurs and many pros, and far more convenient. Modern cordless batteries last a long time, charge quickly and don't lost torque/speed as much with a low battery (until it gets really low) like the old batteries did. Plus if you get a reasonable brand you get a battery that can be shared with other tools (from the same brand, of course). I would avoid the 12V (or lower) tools - they tend to be underpowered and you don't save that much these days. But beyond that, most brands will work just fine.

  1. Corded Circular Saw

Good idea. Corded is less of an issue here as (a) for most people the saw will be used less frequently than a drill and (b) the extra power of corded can really make the difference in usability.

  1. 100' heavy duty Extension Cord

Absolutely! Consider one with a lighted socketthree additional features (extra cost, but all quite useful):

  • A lighted socket so that you can easily see if it is plugged in.
  • Built-in GFCI protection if the cord will be used outside but plugged in to a non-GFCI receptacle.
  • Multiple outlets on the end.

Unfortunately, some of these extras only come on short cords, so that you can easily see if it is plugged inhave to pick what matters - or get a short cord with the extras together with a long regular (but heavy-duty) cord.

  1. Level

Get a long one, and I recommend a metal frame for durability.

  1. Crow Bar

Definitely!

I bought a crow bar many years ago. Hadn't even used it but threw it in a suitcase with other tools on a trip to a customer in another state where I had to do (among other things) some network cabling. Sure enough, I had a problem getting wires through the attic and the crow bar solved the problem.

I would add in:

  • Pipe wrench

  • Basic electrical tools - multimeter, receptacle tester, non-contact tester.

Comments on some specific pieces:

  1. Corded Power Drill

Skip the corded. Yes, a corded power drill has more power, but cordless (e.g., ~ 18V) is plenty powerful enough for amateurs and many pros, and far more convenient. Modern cordless batteries last a long time, charge quickly and don't lost torque/speed as much with a low battery (until it gets really low) like the old batteries did. Plus if you get a reasonable brand you get a battery that can be shared with other tools (from the same brand, of course). I would avoid the 12V (or lower) tools - they tend to be underpowered and you don't save that much these days. But beyond that, most brands will work just fine.

  1. Corded Circular Saw

Good idea. Corded is less of an issue here as (a) for most people the saw will be used less frequently than a drill and (b) the extra power of corded can really make the difference in usability.

  1. 100' heavy duty Extension Cord

Absolutely! Consider one with a lighted socket so that you can easily see if it is plugged in.

  1. Level

Get a long one, and I recommend a metal frame for durability.

  1. Crow Bar

Definitely!

I bought a crow bar many years ago. Hadn't even used it but threw it in a suitcase with other tools on a trip to a customer in another state where I had to do (among other things) some network cabling. Sure enough, I had a problem getting wires through the attic and the crow bar solved the problem.

I would add in:

  • Pipe wrench

  • Basic electrical tools - multimeter, receptacle tester, non-contact tester.

Comments on some specific pieces:

  1. Corded Power Drill

Skip the corded. Yes, a corded power drill has more power, but cordless (e.g., ~ 18V) is plenty powerful enough for amateurs and many pros, and far more convenient. Modern cordless batteries last a long time, charge quickly and don't lost torque/speed as much with a low battery (until it gets really low) like the old batteries did. Plus if you get a reasonable brand you get a battery that can be shared with other tools (from the same brand, of course). I would avoid the 12V (or lower) tools - they tend to be underpowered and you don't save that much these days. But beyond that, most brands will work just fine.

  1. Corded Circular Saw

Good idea. Corded is less of an issue here as (a) for most people the saw will be used less frequently than a drill and (b) the extra power of corded can really make the difference in usability.

  1. 100' heavy duty Extension Cord

Absolutely! Consider three additional features (extra cost, but all quite useful):

  • A lighted socket so that you can easily see if it is plugged in.
  • Built-in GFCI protection if the cord will be used outside but plugged in to a non-GFCI receptacle.
  • Multiple outlets on the end.

Unfortunately, some of these extras only come on short cords, so you have to pick what matters - or get a short cord with the extras together with a long regular (but heavy-duty) cord.

  1. Level

Get a long one, and I recommend a metal frame for durability.

  1. Crow Bar

Definitely!

I bought a crow bar many years ago. Hadn't even used it but threw it in a suitcase with other tools on a trip to a customer in another state where I had to do (among other things) some network cabling. Sure enough, I had a problem getting wires through the attic and the crow bar solved the problem.

I would add in:

  • Pipe wrench

  • Basic electrical tools - multimeter, receptacle tester, non-contact tester.

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Comments on some specific pieces:

  1. Corded Power Drill

Skip the corded. Yes, a corded power drill has more power, but cordless (e.g., ~ 18V) is plenty powerful enough for amateurs and many pros, and far more convenient. Modern cordless batteries last a long time, charge quickly and don't lost torque/speed as much with a low battery (until it gets really low) like the old batteries did. Plus if you get a reasonable brand you get a battery that can be shared with other tools (from the same brand, of course). I would avoid the 12V (or lower) tools - they tend to be underpowered and you don't save that much these days. But beyond that, most brands will work just fine.

  1. Corded Circular Saw

Good idea. Corded is less of an issue here as (a) for most people the saw will be used less frequently than a drill and (b) the extra power of corded can really make the difference in usability.

  1. 100' heavy duty Extension Cord

Absolutely! Consider one with a lighted socket so that you can easily see if it is plugged in.

  1. Level

Get a long one, and I recommend a metal frame for durability.

  1. Crow Bar

Definitely!

I bought a crow bar many years ago. Hadn't even used it but threw it in a suitcase with other tools on a trip to a customer in another state where I had to do (among other things) some network cabling. Sure enough, I had a problem getting wires through the attic and the crow bar solved the problem.

I would add in:

  • Pipe wrench

  • Basic electrical tools - multimeter, receptacle tester, non-contact tester.