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SurvivalGround >> Must-Have Tools?
| 2/20/12 8:58 AM | |
CR1chard
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Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 9415 |
I'm slowly trying to be more self-sufficient, especially when it comes to home maintenance/repair. Unfortunately, I grew up in a family with a mechanically-retarded father. A recent leaking toilet clusterfuck and the related 5-6 trips to Lowes really opened my eyes to how ill-equipped I am. What's on your list of must-have tools for your home? |
| 2/20/12 11:45 PM | |
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gatorgar
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Member Since: 11/4/04 Posts: 801 |
I'm in the same boat dude. Luckily I have a pretty handy father in law that has let me borrow most of the tools I've needed so far. My short list of needs at the moment include: Circular Saw Jigsaw hacksaw assorted hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, etc) cordless drill (I've got a corded drill, I just hate having to get extension cords every time I need it for a quick job) Levels carpenter's and/or framing squares saw horses I'm sure I'm leaving some stuff out, but that's all that pops off the top of my head at the moment. |
| 2/23/12 7:42 PM | |
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LeroyJ
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Member Since: 10/2/03 Posts: 1781 |
In addition to the above: chop saw sander sledge hammer/demo tools shovel rakes gloves wheel barrow pencils Interior & exterior painting supplies (brushes, tarps, buckets etc.) Buckets Chisels There's a ton of things to buy....you just have to start somewhere & keep collecting & caring for the stuff you have. |
| 4/18/12 4:21 PM | |
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ClayK
Member Since: 7/25/07 Posts: 3860 |
How are you all planning on powering your power tools inthe event of a power grid loss? |
| 6/13/12 9:04 AM | |
Redneck
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Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 46671 |
ClayK - How are you all planning on powering your power tools inthe event of a power grid loss? That was the first thing I thought of as well. Some old school non-power tools like a hand drill, saw etc are worth having in your stash. |
| 6/14/12 9:11 PM | |
sreiter
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Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 24987 |
adding to list sawzall staple gun electrical tester pipe wrench basin wrench torch, flux, soldier wire cutters level puddy knife calk gun table saw various clamps carpenters square chalk snap line plumb bob youtube "homeremodelworkshop" will teach you everything you'll ever need to know |
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