Timeline for Basic power tool set for Home repair and simple projects
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| Jun 14, 2019 at 21:32 | comment | added | SaSSafraS1232 | I totally disagree with the 18v vs 12v comment. I have a 12v brushless drill driver set and I've never had a situation where they weren't powerful enough. Just yesterday I drilled half a dozen 1 1/4" holes in ash and it didn't even hesitate. I didn't even have to switch to low gear. Plus they're so much lighter and smaller. I'd much rather have them than a 18v if I'm working in cramped or overhead situations. | |
| Jun 14, 2019 at 15:41 | comment | added | einpoklum | +1 for the recommendations regarding the extension cord. I've cursed the lack of lighting (both to see what I was doing and to ensure it's plugged in) many a time. | |
| Jun 13, 2019 at 17:06 | comment | added | Paul TIKI | @RobertMoody I know, I could go for days. Harbor Freight is my kryptonite. Tool Apron is good. I have a tool belt and I hate it. It's too much. | |
| Jun 13, 2019 at 17:00 | comment | added | user101687 | Tool apron always nice. | |
| Jun 13, 2019 at 16:54 | comment | added | user101687 | Wow we could bang out a major tool list her . No tool is a bad tool. Get them a gift card ,LOl Unless you like to look at the tools like i do . | |
| Jun 13, 2019 at 16:53 | history | edited | manassehkatz-Moving 2 Codidact | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Jun 13, 2019 at 16:52 | comment | added | Sam | I would recommend a flat pry bar over a traditional crowbar. Both useful, but I'm sure they'll get far more use out of the flat pry bar for projects around the house. | |
| Jun 13, 2019 at 16:52 | comment | added | Paul TIKI | @RobertMoody good idea. | |
| Jun 13, 2019 at 16:52 | comment | added | Paul TIKI | @manassehkatz I have learned the hard way about testing breakers. I consider myself lucky that the worst done to me was some busted knuckles jerking my hand back in a confined space. | |
| Jun 13, 2019 at 16:49 | comment | added | user101687 | Only thing to add is a gfci power strip when working.If plug into basic ,outlet and cord being used outside added protection. | |
| Jun 13, 2019 at 16:44 | comment | added | manassehkatz-Moving 2 Codidact | Receptacle tester is great for helping diagnose problems and as a double-check that a receptacle has been installed/repaired/replaced properly. Non-contact tester is extremely useful as a safety check - check that a wire is live, flip the breaker, check again that it is dead before you start working on it - too often, circuits are mislabeled. Yes, you can use a multimeter do all the testing but these 2 cheap little tools (but get real UL-listed ones, not cheap knockoffs) are very handy. | |
| Jun 13, 2019 at 16:40 | comment | added | Paul TIKI | Don't forget that the crowbar was a glorious weapon in Half Life! Thanks. I hadn't thought of a pipe wrench, mainly because any plumbing problems I face are generally handled with PEX and Sharkbite connectors. The boys already have multimeters, but frankly we have never bothered with a receptacle tester or non contact.... | |
| Jun 13, 2019 at 16:34 | history | answered | manassehkatz-Moving 2 Codidact | CC BY-SA 4.0 |