What is the top 20 tools for DIY projects ?

Question

Hammer, drill bit, screwdrivers, wrench, ............

Answer 1

1. hammer
2. drill
3. mitre saw
4. circular saw
5. table saw
6. wrench
7. dremel tool w/various attachments
8. square
9. level
10. finish nail gun
11. framing nail gun
12. air compressor
13. screwdrivers
14. reciprocating saw
15. planer
16. palm sander
17. router bits
18. paint roller
19. natural bristle brush for varnish
20. shop vac

Answer 2

Honestly, you may not even need twenty. If I were you I would start with the basics - similar to ones you already have listed. The best way to start is to buy a good set of screw drivers and wrenches - that also includes a socket set. Next, I would focus on the most used tools - such as a drill/driver (an 18v Dewalt cordless is great) and a moderately good set of drill bits. Around Christmas time you can generally get a good deal on a Dewalt combo set that includes several handy tools - such as the drill, a standard saw, a recip saw and a sander. Essentially, with those basic tools, you can do most basic home improvement projects. In terms of more in depth renovations however, I would also suggest buying an air compressor with a couple of different nail guns and a texture gun; as well as a miter saw and or a table saw. Just remember - you don't have to buy everything all at once, just buy the tools as they are needed.

Answer 3

Yes & no. The simple fact is that most automotive companies are already investing large amounts in both EV and fuel cell R&D and production. They know only too well what lies ahead and where their income will be coming from and it isn't from petroleum. American companies produced about 14 million vehicles in 2006 other companies produced 42 million. I am sure that American manufacturers are well aware that they cannot afford to make the same mistakes this time around that they did in the past by underestimating foreign car builders. There are already clear signs that petroleum won't last another 50 years let alone the fanciful notion that some have that there is 500 years supply left! That's 50 years until it is all GONE but it will only be another 5 to 10 years before it is far too expensive for use in a motor vehicle. Prices of around $15 to $20 a gallon will be common. So, there will be cars availabe, and most will be 10 times safer than petroloeum burning ones, but the car manufacturers aren't about to lose money on them and they may still be outside the affordable range.We have all gotten used to having a car as if it was a birth right but that may well change in the future.

Answer 4

Table saw,hand saw,band saw, skill saw, hand planer,router,electric drill,assortment of chisels,vice grips,C clamps, F clamps,tape measure, straight edge,utility knife,assorted screwdrivers,vice grips,Est-wing straight claw hammer,mallets,adjustable wrenches,workgloves,ear protection, eye protection, and a good library of books on the projects you will be working on. Books explain a lot but experience will let you know what to use and how to use your tools properly.
If you are getting into woodwork that comes close to, or into cabinetry work then seriously look into procuring a jointer, and a planer. You will also need some special tools like a straight back saw, and a mitre box. Mostly it all depends on what you are doing. If you are working in plumbing one day then the tools will differ, it you find yourself fixing some concrete work outside then a set of other tools will be required. Should you find that part of the wall has to be replaced with new studs then you are going to need another set of tools. But the all around tools are the basics. Hammers, saws, drivers, and a good source of information.
The only advice I can give on procuring these tools is; do not buy cheap. Buy quality tools and they will serve you well, buy cheap tools and you can expect frustrations to go with them.

Answer 5

8 ft step ladder, 1 pair of 6 inch pliers, 1 pair of Dikes, 1 4in 1 screw driver, 1 16 oz claw hammer, 1 hand saw, 1 hack saw,
1 1/2 inch reversible hammer drill motor, 1 set of metal drills (1/8 to 1/2 inch) 1 24 in. metal square, 1 scribe, 1 pair of safety glasses, 1 pair of good gloves, 2 pair of vice grips, 2 C clamps,
1 amp volt meter, up to 60 amp, 220 volt, 1 steel tape 30 ft and a roll of black tape.

I add the above to 20, it would be nice to have a pipe cutter, a ball of string, a wonder bar, a jack plane, and a Stanley rasp.

That is 25, sorry. When you get a 1200 sq ft building you can buy an additional $20,000.00 in various tools, and usually wind up using those listed above.

Answer 6

Drill - 1 power and 1 cordless 1/2" Dr
Saw - Jigsaw, handsaw, Sawzall
Hammer - 16oz and a wooden mallet
Measuring - 6' & 25' tape, yard stick & chalk line
Level - 6" and 4'
box of pencils
Clamps - C's and 4' pipe clamps
Sawhorses
and the list goes on and on and on until your spouse tells you to move your tools off the bed

Answer 7

good imagination, pencil, measuring tape, square, level, clamps, circular saw, jig saw, router, sander,drill, vice,screw drivers, wrenches,saw horses, work bench, band saw,compressor, pneumatic nail guns, radial arm saw, hack saw, and a warm place to work.

Answer 8

circular saw, hammer, screw gun, miter saw, jiz saw, sawzall, tool belt, speed square, chak line, level,pencil, measuring tape, screws, nails, screw drivers, steel toed boots

Answer 9

Skill saw, table saw, mitre saw, hand saw........