I would like to help my boyfriend start up his own tool kit. Can any help as to what I need to get? What are the best manufacturers etc? Thank you! x
2007-04-23 06:54:08 · 8 answers · asked by raptureinkisses 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If he is going to be a plumber, go to the plumbing supply store he will be using and see if you can get him a gift card for the amount you want to spend. That way he can get what he needs and wants.
He will love you for letting him pick out his own tools. A tool box is a personal thing to a dude.
2007-04-23 08:13:26 · answer #1 · answered by Bare B 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd have to agree with the get a gift certificate/take him shopping answer. If he's been doing plumbing he'll know what he likes. Tools are tricky to buy for someone unless you know exactly what they want. I have a whole box of tools I never or rarely use that someone has bought for me because they thought I would like it. Good intentions and greatly appreciated for the thought, but, they are only good if I can actually use them.
A good hammer, I like a Craftsman 23oz California framer myself, free replacements
Channel locks 440 and 442 models 10" and 14" 2 each
Aluminum Ridgid pipe wrenches, 18" (2) 24" (2)
25' or 30' Craftsman tape measure, free replacements.
a torpedo level, craftsman, free replacements
a hack saw, Lenox 4012 model
a basin wrench, Ridgid brand
#15 ridgid tubing cutters
mini ridgid tubing cutters, I can't recall the model #
crescent wrenches 6" and 10" mine are ridgid, craftsman are nice too
a turbo torch or self igniting torch, I tend to stay away from the self-igniting tho, they never seem to last very long, sure fire is a brand name
then of course there are power tools, but we won't go there...........but to me that's a basic list.
2007-04-23 18:08:35 · answer #2 · answered by Brian M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to B&Q, give him 50 quid and tell him to go and get himself something special then wink at him in a really lewd way and smack him hard on the butt.
Personally, I leave plumbing alone as the next stage after trying to fix that dripping tap is the word "FLOOD!" and a quick browse through the yellow pages for an emergency plumber.
2007-04-24 08:55:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be somewhat truthful with you.. theres is somewhat no thank you to break the undesirable information to you.. He would want each and everything in that field that sounds like it isnt smart. truthfully, if he's basically a trouble-free handyman he has very an excellent number of accountability by way of fact his activity includes alot of distinctive factors. Im a GC/ Handyman, Electrician,etc.. once you focus on one field of know-how its slightly extra straightforward (incredibly), yet alot of the time you're able to need one little element that appeared incredibly unimportant at one ingredient in time and the BAM!!!... wheres that stupid piece I merely threw away. Its a delicate concern. yet to respond to your question.. in case you desire to easily have the basics it would be distinctive screw drivers, flatheads and philips. A hammer, electric tester and caps, electric tape, stripper, sheetrock screws, cordless drill, back up battery and thats just to call some and the plumbing necessities havent even all started. i'm hoping you notice my ingredient my love... You husband is style of a great hero and his approaches are his potential, devoid of them he will undergo an pointless headache over some thing that couldve been prevented and there is going his potential. help him, yet have him shrink a number of his stuff by utilising being orderly with them... Afterall, hes a grown guy.
2016-11-26 23:00:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the materials he will be working on (plastic, copper, steel, cast iron). Start off with the basics. A set of screwdrivers. Stanley makes a nice inexpensive set(s). Adjustable wrenches (Cresent). Cutter (Ridgid) Basin wrench. Teflon tape. Pipe dope compound (prefer RectorSeal#5) Pipe wrenches, 6, 14 and 18" Ridgid. Tape measure. Channel-lock pliers. Assortment of fittings of the material he will be using. (PVC, CPVC, copper, steel etc)
2007-04-23 07:21:46 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Surprise your boyfriend and take him to a tool department. Tell him what you want to buy him, and let him pick out his tools. If he is in a trade, he will know what he wants/needs.
2007-04-23 08:01:27 · answer #6 · answered by frosty 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would not get a tool box but rather a bucket with a bucket organizer.
2007-04-23 06:58:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this
http://books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN1580113117&id=xSPOOtvmXrUC&pg=PA112&lpg=PA112&ots=cIof09CSRo&dq=how+to+starting+a++Plumbing+kit%3F&sig=jUVpUxoZMYXJCTIlC9zhXKrhYWY
2007-04-23 07:02:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋