The following are some of the more common tools that are recommended to be included in your tool set:
The Essential Tools
Here is a list of the must have tools:
• 20 inch hand saw – although there are a lot of different types of hand saws available in the market for various uses, getting one that will be able to be used for general purposes will be more than enough. This can come in the form of the universal wood saw that has medium sized teeth that are spread out approximately 7 teeth per inch.
• 16 0z claw hammer – this is suitable for medium weight hammering jobs. However, if needed, a lighter or heavier one can also be used with equal comfort and accuracy as this will really depend on the individual using the tool. This can be done by simply gripping the different weighted hammers to feel which one has the most suitable balance for the individual.
• Stanley knife – this tool is particularly useful when there is a need for a sharp yet safe cutting tool. The safety and storage designs are well done and the size is compatible and comfortable to use.
• 20mm and 8mm chisels- these tools are suitable for most woodwork jobs. However, it is essential to keep these tools sharp at all times to ensure they give optimum results when needed.
• Junior hack saw – most D.I.Y. jobs are usually quite small and very rarely complicated, thus the junior hack saw should be able to work well for most sawing related jobs. They also work well on wood
and metal, such as cutting metal pipes, trimming window blinds and shortening wood pieces.
• Punch – this tool is especially suitable for hammering the heads of nails below the surface of wood prior to filing. It is considered one of the more essential tools next to the hammer when it comes to jobs involving nails
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