Basic
Tool Set by Stephen J. Scott On
the Web at: http://HandymanGainesvilleFlorida.com/Basic_Tool_Set.html 1. Safety Glasses- PLEASE! Always wear approved eye protection! PLEASE! There, I said it (Please), now are You happy? PLEASE! Always wear approved eye protection! Features to look for: Temple-end holes for easy lanyard attachment, Adjustable temple lengths to provide a customized fit, Permanently bonded anti-fog coating to minimize lens fogging in almost any environment, Permanently bonded anti-UV coating to block 99.9% of UVA and UVB radiation, Permanently bonded anti-scratch coating for superior scratch resistance. 2. FLashlights- Large and Small Features to look for: I like the rechargable, but HAVE SOME battery operated ones also. Don’t forget to have extra batterys on hand! 3. Screwdrivers-Flat head and Phillip’s head Please! Do NOT use screwdrivers to pry or chisel. There, I said it again (Please), now You must be happy! Please! Do NOT use screwdrivers to pry or chisel. Features to look for: Round shank for installing locksets (this will cut down on the likelihood of scratching the knob sets as square shank are prone to do), Square shanks for applying a wrench to gain greater torque. Purchase an assortment of sizes. You’ll be glad you did! 4. Hammer- 16 ounce with curved claw Features to look for: Fiberglass handle (will not rot) You might want to add a framing hammer and a ball-peen (or ball-pein) hammer. 5. Tape Measure- Power return, 25 foot, that can be extended several feet without bending and a small tape (at least 3 foot long, although I prefer the 10 foot length) measure to carry with you at all times Features to look for: Power return, Nylon-coated hardened steel blade to resists abrasion and wear for long life, Built-in shock absorber to protect blade tip, True zero feature for accurate inside and outside measuring, Durable steel belt clip for convenience, Multi-riveted end hook with bottom blade protector that reinforces the blade tip and provides maximum pull-out strength. You might want to add a Wood or Fiberglass Folding Rule- Features to look for: Black markings on yellow, with red stud center markings every 16 inches, Measurements marked on both sides and both edges, graduated to 1/16th inch, Engraved graduations on both sides. 6. Pliers- Slip joint pliers, Long-Nose Pliers (needle nose) and Wire cutting (Side-Cutting Pliers (lineman’s) and Diagonal-Cutting Pliers, Pump-Pliers (channel), Locking (Vice Gripping), End-Cutting Pliers (nippers) Features to look for: Ease of operation, Cushioned handles 7. Level- 4 foot, 2 foot, and small Magnetic Torpedo Level Features to look for: Strong, die-cast aluminum frame, built-in hang hole, Top-read level window for viewing in tight areas. Handy V-grooved edge for pipe and conduit work, High impact acrylic vials to read plumb (vertical), level (horizontal), and 45°, Machined edges for accurate readings. 8. Pencils-Quality really counts here! Features to look for: Flat “carpenter’s” pencil and the special sharpener that goes with it. 9. Assortment of Nails, Screws, and Washers Features to look for: Prepackaged sets of basic sizes or get a small or medium divided box and put together a custom assortment that will come in handy. 10.Utility Knife-Please, Please, Please This is NO joking mater Please, Please, Please Be EXTREAMLY CAREFUL when handling a Utility Knife; you can cause serious injury or even death to Yourself or some one working near you when handling a Utility Knife!!! Features to look for: * Curved handle design with slip-resistant grip for comfort and ease of use. * No tools required for quick blade change. * Holster with belt clip for convenient use. * Safety overlap handle design for heavy-duty cutting. * Retractable blade that locks in 3 positions. * Heavy-duty blade and storage of up to 10 blades in handle. * Fits most standard utility blades. * Blades made in the U.S.A. 11.Adjustable Wrenches-Small, Medium and Large Features to look for: Ease of operation 12.Caulking Gun- Features to look for: · Heavy duty · Tip cutter · Tube piercer 13. Cordless Drill Features to look for: 18 Volt Hammer feature Torque Adjustment Reversible Additional Considerations:
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