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