What DIY tool should everyone have?

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    SuperTyke Well-Known Member

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    Or what tool would you recommend people get? I have a basic tool collection so what would you recommend adding?

    We all know what Jamdrop thinks on this subject
     
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    Swear box.
     
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    Stephen Dawson Well-Known Member

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    A set of ratchet spanners.
     
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    I'd be skint.
     
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    Hooky feller Well-Known Member

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    Now you've set me wondering how they could be used by you as a sex tool. Perish the thought btw.
     
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    On a more serious note, I find a bradawl to be essential. It's only a little thing, but it makes such a difference.
     
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    Handy if you want to screw things into place with minimum fuss.
     
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    A multi-head screwdriver set, a drill and a hammer. If you can't do if with those, ring someone who can before you cause damage and end up paying more to fix your mistakes...
     
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    A phone. Get someone else to do it.
     
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    Yes!! A man after my own heart - generally anything involving water and leccie - pick up the phone.
     
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    A Dremell.
     
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    Gaffer tape.
     
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    Tools I use most
    Electtic Screwdriver/drill with multi heads - also a manual ratchet one which uses the same heads
    Hammer
    Bradawl
    Pliers
    Black and Decker workmate

    Less often
    Saws (Hacksaw, Tenon Saw, Panel Saw) - I also have a powered reciprocating saw but find thats no good for any precision
    Chisels

    The one thing I would probably add is an angle grinder but have borrowed on on the rare occasions I needed it

    ( if you want to do tiling a tile cutter and tile saw are essential, and wall papering needs a paste table and brush and good long scissors
     
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