6 Common Tools Every Man Needs

July 27, 2011, By 3 comments

6 Common Tools Every Man Needs

I'm sure it's not news to you that every man needs a box full of tools for doing basic fix-ups around the house. If you don't have them, or if your collection is a mixed bag of assorted items, you'll want to assemble a useful collection. Building a proper tool set doesn't have to be terribly expensive, and it will save you the money you'd spend on hiring someone to do the work for you. Of course, you can build as elaborate a collection as you want, but here we'll look at some of the most basic, must-have items for stocking a tool box.

Screwdriver

This is so basic I almost feel silly including it here, but the screwdriver deserves top billing because it'll be the most used tool in your collection. You should own a good one or a set that includes different sizes of Phillip's-head and flathead screwdrivers. I prefer the kind with the bits in the handle so all you have to do is swap them. Also, I highly recommend a ratchet-style screwdriver to make things easier. A rechargeable power screwdriver is good to have, but it's useless if you leave it unplugged for too long.

Power Drill

You can buy a basic power drill for about thirty bucks and use it to hang pictures, or you can spend hundreds of dollars for an industrial-grade model that can be used to build a house. Having a drill handy also allows you to change the bits to turn it into a power screwdriver. Even if you don't think you need one, you'll find ways to use your drill after you buy it.

Socket Set

You never know when you might have to install or remove a bolt of some random size, and that's why you should have a decent socket set handy. Your best bet would be to get one of those giant sets available most anywhere tools are sold. Be sure that the set includes metric sockets. If you don't have the right socket for the job, then you'll be forced to use pliers or an adjustable wrench and that makes the task much tougher than it ought to be.

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Comments (3):

Craig H. Real men use their teeth. A comfortable rock comes in handy as well. Seriously, why did this article need to be written? - 09/30/2011
Bradley M. Well, somehow I stumbled onto this website and right away it was obvious. It's a magazine for Men.....written by Women. 1. What are the signs of a woman that's going to leave you? Every thing you brought up are the things WE MEN do when we're leaving YOU WOMEN! Tell us something we DON'T know. 2. 4 Items every guy needs in his nightstand. Do you women really think, that we're that stupid. DO you? Do YOU! A pencil? Bottled water? A lamp? Oh my gosh, these can ONLY be thought up by a woman. 3. Men's fasions that aren't cool anymore? We know what's practical to wear, and we wear it. We really don't need you to tell us. You know...you...a woman...the one that wear dresses. You're not going to catch men wearing something that has a clear path from this dirty world to your private area. Or, high heels, they make no sense and serve no purpose. You're not impressing anybody with them. You can't run in them, you can't defend yourself in them. you can't start a fire, chop wood, or conserve energy in them. Makeup, what's with that? If men wore makeup, the majority would look better than you. My point here is that I don't think a woman should be writing a magazine about what men like and don't like WE DON'T CARE. Lastly, Tools Men should have. Again, this has to be written by a woman. Men were born to know the tools he needs in this life. HE KNOWS. YOU DON'T! Later - 09/22/2011
Ep S. How about a step ladder? We have one in the house for general use, plus two (one for each bathroom sink) so my daughter can wash her hands. Also, a hammer. Sockets and screwdrivers are indeed crucial, but you need a hammer to get all those nails in the wall for paintings and other decorations. The power drill's a legit purchase, as is the tape measure and perhaps a toolbox or storage bin to put all this stuff into. - 07/27/2011

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