Forum topic by KayBee | posted 09-04-2011 02:40 AM | 1815 views | 1 time favorited | 39 replies | ![]() |
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09-04-2011 02:40 AM |
Topic tags/keywords: wrenches screwdrivers sockets toolbox I’m getting ready to start my Christmas projects. I’ve decided to do a variation on one I got years (okay decades)ago for my girls. I’m going to make them some tool boxes and fill them with tools. That way they have them when they need them. My mom gave me the something similar when I turned 18. It was a total surprise and still one of my favorite gifts. She said that “every lady needs to be able to fix things or hang pictures.” So, some wrenches, socket set, screwdriver, hammer and an inexpensive drill. Most likely craftsman(if they have a good sale), cobalt or husky brands. What am I forgetting? And any other suggestions are most welcome. -- Karen - a little bit of stupid goes a long way |
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#1 posted 09-04-2011 02:56 AM |
Some small assortments of hardware (screws, nails, etc.) Nail set, pliers, channel locks, cresent wrench, small level, stud finder…. Oh, Tape measure. -- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov |
#2 posted 09-04-2011 03:02 AM |
The hardware is a great idea! Thanks. -- Karen - a little bit of stupid goes a long way |
#3 posted 09-04-2011 03:05 AM |
Your welcome. I put a set together for my daughter when she went off to college. I really like this little drill/driver set…. -- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov |
#4 posted 09-04-2011 03:16 AM |
in the hardware kit I suggest picture hanging hardware along with hollow wall anchors. (the screw in type) -- Website is https://craftingcouple.com/ |
#5 posted 09-04-2011 03:18 AM |
I am in the process of creating what I refer to as the “Move Out” tool kit for my two sons that I will give to them when they move out “permanently” for the first time (I don’t count the dorm at college where my oldest lives at the moment). I am including the same things you have listed. Basic wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, hammer, pliers & drill. In addition, I am planning to include some chisels (with strong instructions not to use them for a pry bar), a block plane, coping saw and a tool box sized hand saw. A lot of items could be built with that little tool kit. Doc -- Hey, woodworking ain't brain surgery. Just do something and keep trying till you get it. Doc |
#6 posted 09-04-2011 03:28 AM |
I hope they have learned from Mom :-) okay the wishlist is long you know all about that yourself :-) but a deasent handdrill is usualy the first powertool every DIY got and today I presume its a 12-14V as the toolfreaks most of are its hard to ristrict ourself … LOL good luck with it |
#7 posted 09-04-2011 05:31 AM |
Most people less mechanically inclined will reach for plyers, screwdrivers, hammer, tape measure, and level. Utility knives and a hack saw might be useful as well. Anything else gets too involved…my wife, for example, doesn’t know what to do with wrenches and socket sets. I’ve given socket sets to guys as a graduation gift simple because they generally have cars and small machines to play around with. If they have no automotive needs, then I’d stick with tools for household use. Yeah, hopefully you’ve taught them a thing or two! -- jay, www.allaboutastro.com |
#8 posted 09-04-2011 06:51 AM |
Somehow, I totally missed cutting tools! (I know, bad woodworker, go time out in the shop for an hour!) Multimeter might come in handy too. Dennis, you’re right it is hard to narrow this list down to ‘just a few’’ tools. Between me and their mechanic father, they didn’t stand a chance of not knowing basic ‘toology.’ lol Jay, a socket set sounds like a great graduation present. Way better than the usual cheap pen set. -- Karen - a little bit of stupid goes a long way |
#9 posted 09-04-2011 07:37 AM |
if they are that good with tools then consider cheisels and a few plane´s as Doc say :-) |
#10 posted 09-04-2011 09:23 AM |
I would include a combination screwdriver with a lot of tips like trox, Lionel Robins as well as slotted and Phillips. I would disagree on the Makita driver. If it is very seldom used, it is a waste of money and the batteries need to be kept charged to keep them in good shape. A corded electric drill will be a lot cheaper and work when it is needed. If I didn’t use battery drill and drivers on top of ladders all the time, I wouldn’t by one for home or in shop use. -- Bob in WW ~ "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence |
#11 posted 09-04-2011 03:37 PM |
Ah you MUST include one of those flexable reach grip tools, you know the thing you push the button at one end to open and close the little wire fingers. Great for getting things out of the drain or the heat register. Get a real good one. -- See pictures on Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/44216106@N07/ And visit my Facebook page - facebook.com/MTEnterprises |
#12 posted 09-04-2011 07:04 PM |
All great suggestions guys! I’ll most likely go with a corded drill because of the charging issues. It’s also cheaper. I’m doing two of these. They don’t really need a stud finder, the studs keep finding them : ( -- Karen - a little bit of stupid goes a long way |
#13 posted 09-04-2011 07:15 PM |
Band aid. -- MAD F, the fanatical rhykenologist and vintage architect. Democraticwoodworking. |
#14 posted 09-04-2011 07:16 PM |
Box cutter, or a utility knife… more band aids…. -- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov |
#15 posted 09-04-2011 07:35 PM |
A little level for hanging pictures and other. -- MAD F, the fanatical rhykenologist and vintage architect. Democraticwoodworking. |
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