The Beginners Guide to a DIY Toolkit
Choosing tools for a toolkit can be overwhelming, there is so much choice out there and if you have never carried out any DIY, it can all be quite confusing. However, there are some essentials which all toolkits need. The power tool is quite easy if you want something for a specific job, although if you want to begin to build up your DIY tool collection there are definitely two power tools, which you need to have.
The jigsaw has to be the most popular power tool and one of the most reasonably priced too. The jigsaw can cut through plywood, lumber, sheet metal and also ceramic tiles. Not only that but it is not just limited to crosscutting but can bevel, mitre, you can plunge cut and scrolling curve cutting can also be done. The jigsaw is adaptable with a wide variety of blades to choose from and the majority now come with varied speed functions.
However, not every DIY job involves cutting and when you need more than arm power the power drill is one of the most versatile power tools there is. It can be used to drill holes into wood, metal, or concrete. It can also be used as a power screwdriver. A power drill can either be corded or cordless, for more functionality the corded is recommended, however if it were just light drilling then a cordless drill would be suitable.
Although these are the main power tools you need, there are tools, which are needed much more frequently. The basics of any toolbox should be a selection of screwdrivers, which should definitely include a range of sizes in the Phillips (crosshead) and the flat -slot type. The toolbox should also contain two hammers, a claw hammer and a softheaded mallet. Another important piece of toolkit is the wrench, often the last piece to be bought for the collection however it should be one of the first. The wrench or spanner can either be purchased as a single adjustable wrench or as individual sized spanners, the former is quite large and can be tricky for work which needs to be carried out in a small space, however it is very good for general work.
Alongside the toolkit there should also be a selection of nails and screws, a tape measure, wood glue and a spirit level. With all these key pieces for your toolkit, all minor undertakings within the home can be carried out. For more information on how-to do DIY, then diydata.com has a resource of articles. If you become enthusiastic about DIY then there is a whole world of tools to become acquainted with.