Basic Tools & Equipment
ELECTRIC HAND DRILL
The electric hand drill is one of the most useful basic tools. Here are a few tips on use.
- To keep the drill from moving around when starting a hole, just mark the spot
with a pencil and then use a nail or punch to make a small dent on the mark. Now
the drill will not wobble around.
- To be sure your drill is drilling at a 90 degree angle to the surface, attach a small
plastic bubble type level to the top of the electric drill.
- To prevent a hole from going too deep just attach a piece of tape to the drill bit at the
proper height to indicate when you have reached that point.
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SCREWDRIVERS
Having the correct screwdriver makes the job much easier. A basic set of screwdrivers
will have four standard slot-tip and four Phillips cross-tip in different lenghts and blade sizes.
- When buying screwdrivers get only the best. Don't go for the bargain type which are very likely
to have blades that are softer then the screws you are using.
- To get a screw started in a difficult place just push the screw through a piece of tape sticky
side up and press the loose ends of the tape to the screwdriver blade. The screw will now stick
to the screwdriver.
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HAMMERS
Hammers come in different head weights and handle lenghts.
Handles are made from wood like
hickory or ash and metal such as tublar steel with a nice grip. Check to see if the head has
been forged and not molded and has nice clean edges. The basic hammer is the 16 ounce claw type
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SAWS
You will need two types of saws for most household projects. A general purpose wood saw and a
hacksaw for cutting metal and pipes.
ROUTERS
A 1.5 horsepower router is probably the best for all around use. Check for ones that allow
you to turn it on and off while both hands are holding the router.
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