[clipto333]

hi guys,

since im a DIYer i know how important a tool kit is. one definitely need some tool to make life a little easy. i have had a few bad experiences because i didnt have proper tools.

safety is the most important reason to use proper tools. if one uses a wrong tool for eg a using flat head screwdriver for a phillips head(+) screw can be dangerous because of the screw driver slipping. you can cut your finger or you can hurt your self in many ways which isn't good. its really painful.

the time taken to do a job can be cut if one uses proper tools and equipment.

here is a list of some toos and equipment which can make life simpler and safer for a DIYer.

for starters, you need to have some safety equipment like :-

good quality latex or other gloves. fiber glass is very tricky to handle because it can cuse rashes and can badly itch.

glasses - this is very important to avoid small particles from getting into the eyes. you can damage your eyes if a solid object comes flying into your eyes.

breathing mask(dont know thw technical name) to work with Fiber glass and some chemicals. the fumes from these chemicals can be deadly.

proper clothing. you need it to cover your body entirely so that no Fiber Glass particles or any other dangerous substance comes in contact with your skin. before working on something, make sure you are not allergic to the things you are working with.

the most important thing is a first aid kit. if any thing goes wrong and you hurt yourself or others you will need it till you can reach a hospital. dont omit this please.

these wer some safety equipment you must have so dont do anything without these.

now the tools

one needs a set of wrench(the one used for tightening a nut or bolt.) to loosen or tighten a bolt. its good to have 5 to 22 size wrenches as these are the most commonly used ones and you one doesnt work with more than size 22 often. baaki it your wish iw you want more sizes.

one needs a combination of different kinds of pliers. and i dont need to explain why it is importance. you dont need too many so 2-3 will be ok.

a combination of small, medium and large screw drivers. you will also need allen bolt opening tools as they are quite common nowdays. allen bolts have a pentagonal shape where you insert the allen keys.

you will be needing a dremel kit. it hs a motor and is just like a drilling machinw. i dont have it but im going to get it soon. you will also need a small drill machine for heavier work. dremel is important because it is light and can fit in your hand easily. drill is a heavy machine

one should have an assortment of drill bits. you should also stock some wall mounting thingys. the ones you insert the screw in a wall.

you might also need a hack saw. a junior one is great as it is small in size and light in weight. i have it and it can cut through quite a few things.

yyou might want a wrench which has a switch to reverse its operation. it is really of great help in situations where there is less space to use a normal wrench.

one should have a soldering iron for minor work if one can solder. a 15 watt iron will do for most of the smaller work. but you will need a high wattage iron if you want to work with thick wires etc. you will need a soldering wire and wax and a desoldering wire along with a stand for the iron.

solderon is a good indian brand with good quality soldering irons. sirion IIRC is also a good brand.

you need a crimping tool to crimp wire terminals etc.

you will need electrical insulating tape.

rest i will update later as i have to go now.

cheers
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