The Best Beginner Tools

Everyone starts out somewhere! I’ve put together a list of the must have tools for anyone thinking about starting DIY projects. Below is a list of the basic tools you will need to get started with. These are my favourites but this easily cost less than $100 to put together.

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HAMMER

CRAFTSMAN Hammer, Fiberglass, 16 oz. (CMHT51398)

SCREWDRIVERS

YSJOYTOOL 131-Piece Magnetic Screwdriver Set

ADJUSTABLE WRENCH

W1133-10B Heavy-Duty Adjustable Straight Pipe Wrench

PLIER SET

IRWIN Tools VISE-GRIP GrooveLock Pliers Set, 8 Piece, 2078712

TAPE MEASURE

CRAFTSMAN 25-Ft Tape Measure with Fraction Marketing, Retractable, Manual-Locking Blade (CMHT37443S)

UTILITY KNIFE

Milwaukee Electric Tool 48-22-1902 Fastback Knife/Storage

LEVEL

Craftsman CMHT82345 48IN I-Beam Level

CARPENTERS PENCIL

Nicpro Carpenter Pencil

SUPER GLUE

Loctite Super Glue Gel Control

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