Which tools do you really need?
Himself is the human? You do not have to get a craftsman for every little thing. Whether it is minor repairs or you want to hang a picture or the new curtain rod, the tools should already be at hand. If you do not have a lot of DIY ambitions, you will usually need a solid basic package.
Screwdrivers and keys
At least two screwdrivers should be there: one Slotted and a Phillips screwdriver, It is recommended to have a large, a medium and a small, who wants to play it safe, buys a whole sentence. Indispensable for working on live devices is a phase or voltage tester. These are these small insulated screwdrivers that can be used to check if a line is live. The insulation provides additional protection during screwdriving. (Please: never uninsulated screwed on sockets and always make out the fuse.But best: Electrician!)
On Set of allen keys Does not cost much and is more and more needed, even by non-Ikea customers!
wrench you need to loosen nut and screws. They are available as open-end or open-end wrenches, closed as ring spanners and conveniently combined as Foot-ring key, Of these you should have a complete set with widths between 6 and 32 mm in stock.
Hammer and saw
Small to medium size, the saw best as hacksaw, A hacksaw is rather less needed, but who wants to play it safe ?.
Pliers
Experts recommend the purchase of a pincers, with which, for example, nails can be pulled out and one flat-nosed pliers for gripping and holding objects. These two can be achieved by a good one pliers supplement (for not at all ambitious do-it-yourselfers also replace), which can also be used as a side cutter. Perfect for gripping, holding and stripping wires. Anyone who wants to or has to clean the siphon from time to time also needs one Pipe wrench.
Spirit level and folding rule
Accuracy is the A & O of craftsmen, so one is small spirit level Mandatory. As well as the rulerIt is best made of wood because the metal bands can warp over time and no longer provide accurate results.
The must: A drill
It should have a percussion for harder tasks and especially a right / left run. With that you can turn screws in and out. to drilling machine One set each includes stone and metal drills. Who dares not drill, should at least a good Cordless Screwdriver with lithium-ion battery (10.8 volts) have.
What else can in the toolbox
With a soft pencil you mark decisive points quickly and gently, craftsmanship pencils are pretty big for easy sticking.
A clothes peg as a nail holder protects the fingers when knocking.
With a box cutter you can cut something quickly and well.
On magnet on a string, fallen nails and screws quickly and easily collect again.
The costs
Again and again you hear the 100 + 100 rule. 100 euros for tools and sturdy storage box, 100 euros for drilling machine or cordless screwdriver. With one should not save at all costs: with the quality. Tools do not go out of fashion, they should last forever. But that works only if they are properly processed from neat material. Therefore, you should pass the high-raised head at the Super Special Offers Bargains, such as the 831-piece Socket Set for $ 9.99. It is best to look for a hardware store (yes, they still exist!) And can be advised.
