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.
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