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A fully loaded garage is a paradise for DIYers, professional mechanics, and anyone who loves tinkering. Any good garage set up – other than power tools – will consist of the right hand tools for all endeavors. They provide flexibility and accuracy required to perform various activities. Careful selection of tools is paramount; even the most menial fixes can turn into a nightmare without the proper tools. This article discusses useful hand tools that every garage should have so that you are able to take on the next project with ease with our Garage Tool Checklist.
Basic Hand Tools for Every Garage
Screwdrivers (Flathead and Phillips)
From the screwdrivers that can be easily stored in a screw driver holder. The Craftsman 12-Piece Screwdriver Set contains both flathead and Phillips screwdrivers in assorted sizes and is exceptionally well made and easy to hold. To other screwdrivers there is the Klein Tools 85078 Cushion-Grip Screwdriver Set for Garage which is known for its accuracy and comfort suitable for more skilled who perform tougher work.
Hammers (Claw and Ball Pein)
Every single home and workplace tool kit has to contain a hammer of some type, including Hammer Types for DIY. This is the Estwing E3-16C Claw Hammer, which is well made and well balanced for general use. In case of metalwork, the TEKTON 30409 Ball Pein Hammer Set is versatile in that it comes in different weights suitable for different tasks.
Adjustable Wrenches
The adjustable wrench is one of the most useful tools when dealing with nuts and bolts. The Crescent 3 Piece Adjustable Wrench Set is offered in various sizes and is highly reliable. The Stanley 90-947 6-inches MaxSteel Adjustable Wrench is unique in its arrangement of jaws while gripping onto a fastener, thus preventing damage to the fastener.
Advanced Hand Tools for Specific Tasks
Socket Wrench Set
A quality socket wrench set is essential not just for automobile repair but for a host of other tasks. The DEWALT DWMT73804 Socket Set comes with a tough case and offers both metric and imperial sizings. For an additional option, the Craftsman 230-Piece Mechanics Tool Set gives a more comprehensive selection of a sockets and ratchets that can handle almost any work that someone may need to do.
Pliers (Needle-nose, Tongue-and-groove)
Pliers for home use are important to have for holding something, twisting, and even cutting tools or wires. The Irwin Vise-Grip GrooveLock Pliers Set is all-purpose and comes in different sizes. One such brand is KNIPEX Tools – 2 Piece Extra Long Needle Nose Pliers Set that beautifully captures needle nose pliers with their functionality that extends precision and reach.
Allen Wrenches (Hex Keys)
Spanning from assembling some screws on the table to fixing a broken bicycle, one cannot underestimate the importance of allen wrench set. The TEKTON Wrenches, Hex Key Set, includes the standard sizes and is made from high quality materials. On the other hand, the Bondhus 20199 Balldriver L-Wrench Double Pack comes with a different L-Wrench feature that has a ball-end for easy working with hard to reach places.
Specialty Tools (Torque Wrench, Wire Strippers)
Where force must be controlled as per specification, the eTORK (C3150) 1/2-Inch Drive ‘Click Style’ Torque Wrench for garage would fit the needs in a perfect manner. In other words, for dealing with wires in electrical projects, the Klein Tools 11055 Wire Cutter and Wire Stripper will provide a safe and neat way to prepare the wire.
Storage and Maintenance of Hand Tools
Storing and Packing of tools
Proper storage is one of the most effective ways in which the tools can be laden. A Craftsman 3 Drawer Metal Portable Chest Toolbox comes in as the perfect item for this kind of task while the Ultrawall Garage Wall Organizer is a modular wall-equipped hardware storage receptacle meant for bigger collections of tools and other items.
Caring for Your Tools
Care also includes cleaning the tools and probably preventing them from rusting. It is because some of the most effective products designed to service or wash out the tools such as using the WD 40 Multi-Use Product or even the Boeshield T-9 Rust & Corrosion Protection are used on tools to assist in their proper functioning thereby making them dependable for a longer duration.
Safety Considerations When Using Hand Tools
Personal Protective Equipment
One cannot stress enough the importance of safety. Basic but important, a pair of NoCry Safety Glasses and Ironclad General Utility Work Gloves can be regarded as the minimal protection. Hand Tool Maintenance is also of great importance.
Safe Usage Practices
Always use tools for their intended purpose. Keep the work area bright and tidy. Inspect the condition of tools for any wear and damage periodically.
Conclusion
Filling your garage tool storage with these fundamental hand tools means that you are ready for a great number of jobs. Quality tools and even DIY garage tools should be bought because they simplify and speed up work and ensure safety and durability to the equipment. Share some of your best garage tools in the comments or if there are any clarifications needed regarding tools and their maintenance, feel free to ask. Let’s create a happy family of well-informed DIYers, purpose-build for such work and equipped with all necessary tools!
