analysis: Must-Have Tools for Your Professional Tool Kit

Screwdrivers, wrenches, and hammers

Notes:

• Before you get into the specific requirements for your job, you must develop a strong base of items to fall back on. These are the must-have tools for any professional tool kit and why you’ll need them wherever you go.
• Used for all your basic carpentry needs, these tools make up the heart of any toolbox. Since they’re smaller than standard power tools, they can be carried around with ease.
• FIND: screwdriver set
  FIND: wrench set
  FIND: hammer set
• Best of all, they each come in several sizes, shapes, and types to ensure you always have the proper tool for the job. Depending on your toolbox’s size, you could also consider purchasing models with changeable heads to save space.
• QUESTION?
  what are the many types of wrenches and uses
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Pliers and wire cutters

Notes:

• If you’ll be removing old screws or nails, reliable pliers are essential. It’s recommended that you have at least two types, needle-nose pliers and groove-joint pliers, to acquire the proper leverage while using them.
• It’s also important to have a pair of wire cutters to make electrical work more efficient.
• QUESTION?
  what are the different plier types

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  view: plier setview: wire cutters

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Levels

Notes:

• An accurate level is also a tool kit requirement if you’ll be positioning materials. This item is essential for preserving the appearance of hanged décor as well as drilling straight lines and checking tabletop alignment.
• As such, levels are key for any job dealing with aesthetics.
• QUESTION?
  how to use a level

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  view: bubble levelview: laser level

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Power tools

Notes:

• Though you already have your hand tools, power tools are a necessity for jobs that need more torque. In the basic tool kit, your power tool arsenal will often include a power drill, hand saw, and sander.
• However, the professional worker, depending on their industry, may need to equip themselves with specific tools and essential tips for properly handling them.
• QUESTION?
  what are the essential tools for DYIers

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  view: power toolsview: impact tools

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Utility blades

Notes:

• You never know when you’ll need to open a box or cut up materials, and it’s for this reason that utility blades are always good to have.
• You don’t even need to get a fancy model in order to get the most use out of them. A simple retracting blade will work well for any job with occasional cutting requirements.
• But, if you want something more comfortable, you can also purchase models with non-slip handles and replacement blades for when they break.
• QUESTION?
  what are the best uses for utility blades

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  view: utility knifeview: tactical knife

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Nails and screws

Notes:

• Along with your power and hand tools, it’s essential that you also carry different types of nails and screws with you when you leave for a job. This not only ensures that you have something to use, but also provides you options if more than one type would work.
• INFO: when do I use nails vs. screws?
  INFO: there are 4 ways to hit a nail?
  INFO: which screw should I use?
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• QUESTION?
  when to use nails vs. screws

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  view: nail gunsview: impact drivers

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