🛠 Tools & DIY Gear Essentials

🔧 Basic Hand Tools

• Hammer (claw hammer for nails & minor repairs)
• Screwdriver set (flat-head + Phillips, multiple sizes)
• Adjustable wrench / spanner
• Pliers (regular, needle-nose, and cutting)
• Allen key / hex key set
• Utility knife / cutter with spare blades
• Tape measure (3–5 meters for home use)
• Spirit level (for straight alignment)

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🔩 Fastening & Assembly

• Nails & screws assortment
• Wall plugs (rawl plugs)
• Super glue / epoxy adhesive
• Strong tape (electrical tape, duct tape, masking tape)

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⚡ Electrical & Plumbing Basics

• Insulation tape (for wires)
• Wire cutter & stripper
• Tester screwdriver (for checking electricity)
• Small plumbing wrench (pipe wrench)
• PTFE tape (for plumbing leaks)

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🪚 Cutting, Drilling & Advanced Tools

• Hand saw (wood/plastic cutting)
• Electric drill / cordless drill (with drill bits set)
• Sandpaper (different grits)
• Hacksaw (for metal cutting)
• Glue gun (with glue sticks)

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🎨 DIY & Craft Gear

• Paint brushes / rollers
• Measuring & marking tools (pencil, marker, chalk)
• Safety gear (goggles, gloves, dust mask)
• Small workbench or cutting board (for safe cutting/craft work)

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📦 Storage & Organization

• Tool box or tool bag
• Small parts organizer (for screws, nuts, bolts, nails)
• Magnetic strip or tray (for holding tools & bits)

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⚡ Tips for Beginners

• Start with a basic toolkit (hammer, screwdrivers, pliers, cutter, tape measure).
• Add electric drill & bits once you do more DIY or furniture work.
• Keep safety gear (gloves, goggles) handy to avoid injuries.
• Store tools in a dedicated box/bag to avoid misplacing them.