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posted on April 04, 2009 at 12:20AM Inappropriate?

Tools for home improvement now that I have time to work around the house for a while.

replies: 13 latest post: May 03, 2010 at 01:17PM by AdamO
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posted on April 05, 2009 at 03:10PM
 

What kind of home improvement are you planning to do? I'm not super handy, but I'll bet there are a lot of community members who know their way around the toolshed.

posted on April 11, 2009 at 07:27PM
 

I got one of your Craftsman electric staple guns.  It's outstanding!  It made a reupholstery job a snap.  Thanks so much!

posted on April 12, 2009 at 06:24PM
 

I would suggest the basics:

(00911550000) 19.2 volt Craftsman 3/8" drill/driver and 1/4" impact driver set with 2 batteries & charger (make sure to get drill bits and driving bits!)

Screwdrivers - I find the 18 piece set (00941608000), supplemented with the 4-piece large screwdriver set (00947126000) and a set of micro-screwdrivers (00941633000), covers pretty much any need (you may also want to consider the professional series of screwdrivers, which have nicer handles and tips that can withstand higher torquing)

Hammer - Largely a matter of task and preference. Handle materials are wood, fiberglass, and steel. Weights go up to 28oz, depending on type. Usually a 16oz finish hammer is suitable for most people and most tasks.

Wrenches and Pliers - (00945671000) 5-piece precision pliers set with carrying case

(0094541100) 4-piece pliers set with 7" diagonal pliers (wire cutters), 8" long nose pliers, 6.75" slip joint pliers, and 9.5" arc joint pliers (water pump pliers)

(00944011000) 2-piece set of 6" and 8" adjustable wrenches

(00947236000) and (00947237000) 12-piece metric and standard combination wrench sets

(00937094000) 94-piece ratchet & socket set

And a tool bag (depending on how many tools you plan to carry at once, you may want a larger or smaller bag)

posted on April 12, 2009 at 06:24PM
 

Accidental double post.

posted on August 07, 2009 at 08:41PM
 

Look at getting tape measure, level, miter box with saw, putty knife, paint brushes and roller with pan.

posted on August 07, 2009 at 08:51PM
 

Blue!!!!!  You described a quarter of my toolbox!!!!!!  Good stuff.

posted on August 07, 2009 at 09:09PM
 

AUTOHAMMER! LOVE IT!

posted on February 17, 2010 at 05:58PM
 
In response to hgonzalezh's post from April 04 2009 12:20AM

You should consider some of the multi-purpose tools we sell like the Craftsman Multi-Tool or the C3 Combo Kit. Not only are they innovative items, but you can accomplish a wide variety of projects with basically two tools.

posted on February 23, 2010 at 01:15AM
 

Get all sorts of measuring tools.

Measuring twice and only cutting once will save a lot of aggravation.

And, don't forget the general rule of thumb for home improvement: "Houses do NOT have any straight, square, level or plumbness in them, unless you verify it with a measuring tool.

Never "assume" any of the above conditions are true, before verification.

posted on March 20, 2010 at 11:28AM
 

dont know if you are on a tight budget (i was), so you need some tools to get various jobs done without buying unnecessary tools, gotta have a  1/2 inch drive cordless drill set and drill bits, a good hammer, screwdiver set that has short and long screwdrivers in it, measure tape, a magnetic level, a basic 3/8 inch drive ratchet and socket set(craftsman hand tools rock), a plier set with needle nose, slip groove pliers , a monkey wrench and an adjustable wrench like a crescent wrench set comes in handy, what ever else you need along the way you will discover it and take care of it when you come to that fork in the road.  good luck!

posted on March 20, 2010 at 03:28PM
 

A good wrecking bar for demolition work and making "slight adjustments" to DIY items.

A two to three footer is a good "first" size bar.

posted on May 03, 2010 at 11:48AM
 
In response to michelina's post from April 05 2009 03:10PM

Going to build a nice little 8 x 8 shed for my Girlfriend. She needs it for her garden tools and not much more than that for her stuff. She'll love it too. Got the plans online at one of the sites. Shed101.com and of course I use mostly Craftsman tools for the job. Now if they made nails and screws I'd be happy.

posted on May 03, 2010 at 01:17PM
 

Yaa...

But sooner or later those nails and screws are bound to rust...

The good news is that there are hammers and screwdrivers available with the Craftsman brand name.

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