In highschool, I asked for a toolbox and drill for Christmas. They've both stayed with me through 7 moves, and I probably use them on a monthly basis.
My old Black & Decker's about ready to conk out, but my toolbox is still going strong (complete with the band stickers I decorated it with many years ago). There are a few basic tools inside that have remained pretty much the same over the years. We're wondering: What do you keep in your toolbox?
In my toolbox
Electric screwdriver (wish I had a drill)
Flat head screwdriver
Phillips head screwdriver
Hammer
Box of screws
Box of nails
Wall hooks
Bike bell I never installed
Tape measure
Pliers
Adjustable wrench
Bike chain oil
Bike tire patch kit
Sharpies
Metal candy tin full of random bits (anchors, washers, leftover Ikea parts)
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I have a very tiny, red, metal toolbox.
15-in- one multi- tool
ratchet
30 ft tape measure
box cutter
SPF 30
one pen
view AprilLove's profile
in mine:
drill, drill bits
hammers (two kinds)
palm sander
screwdrivers (7)
plier
needle nose plier
glue gun
staple gun
hacksaw
keyhole saw
miter saw (actually not in the tool box)
rasp
file
the ones I use the most are the drill, staple gun and sander
view Francesca's profile
1. Hammer
2. Screwdrivers of various sizes from eyeglass to electronic parts to honkin' big, some with torx and other nonstandard tips.
3. Pliers
4. Cordless Bosch drill/driver with assorted bits
5. Cordless lithium ion Dremel
6. Shark 8 inch prybar & nail puller
7. Needlenose pliers
8. Medium-sized adjustable wrench
9. Small, inexpensive ratchet set
I can't stress enough how useful it is to have the Dremel and Shark tool on hand.
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I had a much bigger one when i lived in TX, but scaled it waaaay back for the move to NYC. Mine consists of
-Hammer 1xsmall, 1xnormal
-pliers
-needle nose pliers
-multi-tool
-3-4 screwdrivers, flathead and philips
-a small level
-glue, nails, nuts & bolts, etc
-2x tape measures
-small variety of tape
-cordless drill with bits
-a couple of paint brushes
There's a little overlap with the various design and craft materials around the house as well, and I have a set of computer specific screwdrivers around somewhere. That's bout it.
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- plastic snaptop container with assorted nails, hooks, washers, and other DIY sundry inside
- teeny tiny screwdrivers (philips & regular)
- normal sized screwdrivers (philips & regular)
- hammer
- rubber bumpers
- scissors
- wire cutters
- hand saw
- work gloves
- extension cord
- drill bits (drill kept separately)
- tape (masking, electrical, painters, and duct)
- resealable plastic bags
- scuffing sponge
- sandpaper
- measuring tape
- pencil, pen, and $0.49 notepad
- flashlight
- tissues
- a miniature level
- wrench set
- felt pads for furniture legs
- band aids :)
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I have small hands and bought a starter set of tools from Tomboy Tools (I loved them so much I started to sell them on the side) and then added the following:
Basic Tomboy Tool Steeper tool box:
- 16 oz. magnetic hammer
- Mini Pry bar
- 6.5" long nose pliers
- Standard pliers
- 25' fractional measuring tape
- Mini hacksaw
- Mini sander block
- Utility knife
- Multi-bit ratchet screw driver
- Torpeo level
- Rubber gloves
What I have added:
- Drill and bits (in it's own box)
- Dremel set (in it's own box)
- Painters tape (great for marking and them removing)
- Band aids and antibiotic cream
- Mechanical pencil with big eraser
- Small notebook
- Xacto knife and blades
- Duct tape
- Knee pads
- A few small paint brushes
- A few plastic Ziploc bags for keeping screw etc.
- Disposable gloves
- Straight ruler
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