How To Build The Essential Toolbox

HOW TO BUILD THE ESSENTIAL TOOLBOX A well-equipped toolbox is essential for completing jobs around the home everything from hanging a picture frame to putting together fumiture or doing major home improvements. Here are the tools everyone should own, from the most minimalist toolbox to a kit for the experienced DIYE.. Screwdriver set From prying the lids off of paint cans to opening child-proof battery compartments, screwdrivers are must-have tools. Aim for flat- and Phillips-head screwdrivers in various sizes; you can often buy these in kits. Look for magnetic tips and comfortable grips to make screwing or unscrewing easier. See Art of Manliness' how to use a screwdriver for more about screwdrivers than you might care to know. Claw Hammer No toolbox would be complete without a solid hammer. One T end is used to drive nails in, the other side to pull (usually bent) nails out of wood or a wall. Bob Vila recommends, in general, a hammer with a 16-inch handle weighing about one pound. Rubber, plastic, or vinyl handles offer shock absorption and a better grip. Pliers Locking, adjustable pliers also known as plier wrenches, lever- wrench pliers, and vise grips are very versatile. Because they lock in place, they can be used as a clamp, or, as mentioned above, in lieu of a wrench, wire cutter, or more. The Art of Manliness recommends a standard 5-10W size for this plier. Adjustable Wrench An adjustable, crescent wrench is like having multiple wrenches in one. You'll need one tighten nuts and bolts and loosen plumbing fixtures. Work Light or Flashlight You'll need a flashlight for your emergency kit anyway, but you could get a dedicated LED light, head lamp, or work lamp to make sure you're sawing/screwing/nailing or otherwise DIYing correctly in low or no light. Wilson and Miller is an American retailer of Tool Interested in building your own set of Boxes, Hand Tools and Home Improvement Tools Hand Tools and a Tool Box? for every family. Try www.wilsonandmiller.com wilson&miller