What Should a Basic Tool Kit Include?

In this longer form video Steve walks through the process of building / organizing a basic tool kit / tool bag / tool box. This represents a good entry level tool set which will allow you to work on most things in or around your home. Part of performing quality work is knowing which tool to use, and then of course having that tool actually available. Learn about hand tools, cordless tools, wrenches, pliers, wire strippers, hammers, screwdrivers, side cutters, saws and more in this helpful video for building a tool kit for beginners.

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00:00 – Building a basic tool kit
00:30 – Tools that every home owner needs
02:20 – Tools do not have to be expensive if you buy older or used tools
03:15 – Tools can be dangerous so you have to learn to work with them safely
04:30 – Tool kit building actually starts (with hammers)
05:30 – Rubber mallets
06:45 – Drywall knife
08:00 – Small, medium and large scrapers / drywall knives
08:50 – Crowbar
09:25 – Nail puller
10:00 – Palm sander
10:50 – Tape measurer and torpedo level
11:35 – Gloves for hand protection
12:30 – Carpenters pencil and permanent marker
13:15 – Screwdrivers
20:05 – Screwdriver bits for a cordless drill
21:10 – Cordless tools / cordless drill
24:40 – Cordless saw
28:05 – Razor knife or boxcutter
30:00 – Vice grips, adjustable wrench, needle nose pliers, side cutters and pliers
33:00 – Channel locks
35:00 – Wire strippers
36:05 – Electrical voltage tester and receptacle tester
40:25 – Electrical multimeter
46:30 – Pipe cutters
48:20 – Hacksaw (cordless saws)
49:20 – Caulking gun / silicone gun
50:00 – Drill bits
50:30 – Allen keys
51:00 – Socket set
53:35 – Completion of a basic set of essential tools
55:10 – Clamps