Summary of "20 Basic Tools for Your Bag - Starter Tool Kit -"

The video "20 Basic Tools for Your Bag - Starter Tool Kit" by John Crane provides a comprehensive list of essential tools recommended for beginners, apprentices, or anyone needing a simple, versatile tool kit for home, shop, boat, or job site use. John emphasizes practical, reliable tools that cover a wide range of basic tasks.

Key Tools to Include in a Starter Tool Kit:

Tape Measure (e.g., Stanley Power Lock or Fat Max)
Hammer (classic claw hammer)
Pry Bar (narrow tip for pulling nails and prying)
Combination Square (versatile measuring and marking tool)
Utility Knife (for cutting boxes, vinyl, etc.)
Japanese Folding Saw (compact and effective for cutting wood)
Hacksaw (lightweight for cutting metal or nails)
Screwdriver Set (Phillips and flat head in various sizes)
11-in-1 Multi-tool Screwdriver (includes Phillips, flat, Torx, square drives)
Hex Key (Allen) Set (both metric and standard)
Channel Locks (Adjustable Pliers) (for gripping pipes, steel, plumbing)
Adjustable Wrenches (recommend two for working nuts and bolts)
Linesman’s Pliers (with crimping feature, versatile for electrical and general use)
Needle Nose Pliers (with cutters for wire bending and electrical tasks)
Diagonal Cutters (Dikes) (for cutting wire, prying nails and staples)
Wire Strippers (high-quality pair recommended for electrical work)
Utility Chisel (for chiseling wood, scraping paint, other uses)
Torpedo Level (small, handy for quick leveling tasks)
Tin Snips (universal type for cutting metal sheets, vents, ducting)
Punches (center punch and hinge pin punch for metal and door work)

Bonus Items:

Pencil or mechanical pencil
Sharpie marker
Safety gear: safety glasses and hearing protection (e.g., Peltor earmuffs)
Drill bits set (1/16” to 1/2”)
Impact driver screw tip set (Phillips, star, square drives)
Countersink bit (for starting screws in wood)

Additional Tips:

Customize your tool kit based on your trade or project needs.
Tools can be purchased new (links available on John’s website) or found affordably at thrift stores, garage sales, or Goodwill.
Building a tool kit over time is encouraged, starting with these basics.

Notable Mentions:

Tools brands: Stanley, Milwaukee, Craftsman, Klein Tools, Whis, DeWalt
Website: rightonwithjohncrane.com for full tool list and purchase links
John Crane is the presenter, sharing decades of experience and practical advice.

This starter kit is designed to equip you with fundamental tools for a wide variety of basic construction, repair, and electrical tasks.