If you’re a handyman, you probably know quite a bit about tools, but if you’re just starting, you may be wondering what to put in your toolbox, or you just might want to know a few more things.
Perhaps you’ve been wondering how to expand your tool collection or what else would help you day to day or even on an irregular basis for specific jobs.
Anybody with any experience in tools knows about the basics like the tape measure or the hammer. But every handyman needs tools that they don’t use that frequently but could come up at any time.
Let’s take a look at some of the tools that not every handyman has in their toolbox but should:
Spirit Levels Are Great to Have
It’s poor practice to believe that you can tell what a dead level is just by looking at it. Having a spirit level in your toolbox will allow you to determine if an object is level with professional accuracy.
Spirit levels are placed on surfaces, and when the bubble sits directly between the two marks, then you know the object is level.
Have a Few Torches on Hand
You should have several types of torches within your toolbox: a long and thick one to illuminate large areas and a penlight to see into small, dark spaces.
You should also carry enough batteries with you to keep them powered effectively.
Clamps Come in Handy
You never know when you’ll need to fasten an object to another object so that you can work on it. If you have a few clamps in your toolbox, you will be able to use them whenever it is necessary. You should have a few different sizes of clamps as well—from small to as large as you can fit in your toolbox.
Get a Caulking Gun
If the type of work you do does not regularly require a caulking gun, you may end up on job sites where you’ll need one to finish up promptly. Having a caulking gun will allow you to work with different types of caulking and put the finishing touches on the rest of the job.
Magnetic Screwdrivers Save Time
You may want to add a magnetic screwdriver to your toolbox; it will save time, and you will lose fewer screws in the bargain. You will want a single magnetic screwdriver that uses interchangeable standard and Phillips tips—or different magnetic screwdrivers with solid heads.
These are just a few of the tools you could add to your toolbox that you may not have thought of. Spending the time to be prepared for any eventuality that you may encounter is wise.
There’s nothing like being prepared so that you don’t lose time and money on a job scrambling for tools or making trips to the hardware store.
Professional handymen like to know what they’re doing, so taking stock of your toolbox and what else you could fit in there is a prudent step.