What should go into the toolbox you send off with your kids when they graduate/go out on their own?
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Tools for when they graduate
- FredS
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Tools for when they graduate
3/8" socket set, SAE & metric
combo wrench set, SAE & metric
screwdriver set
claw hammer
ball peen hammer
nail puller/pry bar
pliers set
locking pliers
combination square
6" level
putty knife
knife knife
tape measure
zip ties
extendable magnet on a stick thingy
The above list is pretty much what I keep at our cabin. Much of it is in a $100 set stored in a plastic 4 drawer box from HF. The rest of it is in a 5 gal bucket. The bucket itself can be used as a short ladder for changing light bulbs and hanging curtain rods or, of course, as a bucket.
combo wrench set, SAE & metric
screwdriver set
claw hammer
ball peen hammer
nail puller/pry bar
pliers set
locking pliers
combination square
6" level
putty knife
knife knife
tape measure
zip ties
extendable magnet on a stick thingy
The above list is pretty much what I keep at our cabin. Much of it is in a $100 set stored in a plastic 4 drawer box from HF. The rest of it is in a 5 gal bucket. The bucket itself can be used as a short ladder for changing light bulbs and hanging curtain rods or, of course, as a bucket.
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That's a good list.FredS wrote: ↑16 Jan 2024, 06:05 3/8" socket set, SAE & metric
combo wrench set, SAE & metric
screwdriver set
claw hammer
ball peen hammer
nail puller/pry bar
pliers set
locking pliers
combination square
6" level
putty knife
knife knife
tape measure
zip ties
extendable magnet on a stick thingy
The above list is pretty much what I keep at our cabin. Much of it is in a $100 set stored in a plastic 4 drawer box from HF. The rest of it is in a 5 gal bucket. The bucket itself can be used as a short ladder for changing light bulbs and hanging curtain rods or, of course, as a bucket.
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An electric drill and set of bits is always handy.
If they're moving into a house, then a rake, a hoe and a shovel and maybe loppers will be useful. If they're moving into an apartment, no.
If they're moving into a house, then a rake, a hoe and a shovel and maybe loppers will be useful. If they're moving into an apartment, no.
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My grandson and his new bride bought their first house a couple of months ago. I bought them most of this list plus a nice step ladder as a house warming gift. I don’t think they were too impressed at first, but the first couple of times they were able to handle a house issue themselves they decided it was a badass gift.FredS wrote: ↑16 Jan 2024, 06:05 3/8" socket set, SAE & metric
combo wrench set, SAE & metric
screwdriver set
claw hammer
ball peen hammer
nail puller/pry bar
pliers set
locking pliers
combination square
6" level
putty knife
knife knife
tape measure
zip ties
extendable magnet on a stick thingy
The above list is pretty much what I keep at our cabin. Much of it is in a $100 set stored in a plastic 4 drawer box from HF. The rest of it is in a 5 gal bucket. The bucket itself can be used as a short ladder for changing light bulbs and hanging curtain rods or, of course, as a bucket.
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- michigander
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I like FredS's list too.FredS wrote: ↑16 Jan 2024, 06:05 3/8" socket set, SAE & metric
combo wrench set, SAE & metric
screwdriver set
claw hammer
ball peen hammer
nail puller/pry bar
pliers set
locking pliers
combination square
6" level
putty knife
knife knife
tape measure
zip ties
extendable magnet on a stick thingy
The above list is pretty much what I keep at our cabin. Much of it is in a $100 set stored in a plastic 4 drawer box from HF. The rest of it is in a 5 gal bucket. The bucket itself can be used as a short ladder for changing light bulbs and hanging curtain rods or, of course, as a bucket.
I would add: make sure the plier set includes channel-lock type pliers. Also, an adjustable wrench.
If they're somewhat handy a voltmeter.
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