Nothing crazy just to have at home in case. Was looking at this Ikea one https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/fixa-17-piece-tool-set-20169253… as an option.
Good starter tool kit to have at ahome
Litsacupoftea on 15/06/2020 - 11:28
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This one is a bit more comprehensive. I think it has a few more useful items:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-75-piece-carry-case-t…
Nice, this is basically everything you need around the house, in a pinch.
An additional socket set and a general purpose saw would do nicely too.
That looks to be a much better starter kit than the OP link. Sure it’s twice the price, but the level and tape measure would come in handy for hanging pictures etc.
I have this. It doesn't have a screwdriver set. OP has to buy a screwdriver set to complement it.
It says it contains "Precision Screwdriver Set". Looks to be top right in the lower section of the case.
Yea, they are several size smaller than your standard screwdriver.
Don't overlook a reasonable screwdriver set also OP.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/stanley-20-piece-screwdriver-set…
This screwdriver set is $12 at Supercheap Auto.
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/sca-sca-screwdriver-set-…
I recently picked it up for $9 with this deal but I think it's a really good buy still at $12, and it's originally $20. Chrome vandium and includes some small sockets. IMO it's a much better buy than the Bunnings/Ikea options.
If you want a bigger toolbox this looks alright for $30: https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/sca-sca-tool-kit---canti…
ALDI can also have some cheap but very decent hand tools. Actually they have a sale coming up on 27 June including assorted hand tools for $5 each.
Does this include an Ikea Allen key? lol
Probably decent. Anything more I find the best approach is to buy as you need. Otherwise you spend tonnes of money on tools you never use!
My go to would be (and what I have)
Hammer - https://www.bunnings.com.au/stanley-16oz-455g-fibreglass-cla…
Stanley screw driver set eg https://www.bunnings.com.au/stanley-20-piece-screwdriver-set…
Stanley spanner set eg https://www.bunnings.com.au/stanley-13-piece-metric-spanner-… (I got it on special for ~$30)
WD40 https://www.bunnings.com.au/wd-40-81g-multi-use-lubricant-ae…
Duck tape
Multi grip tool of some sort.
Tape measure
I don’t work for Stanley but their products have always been of top quality and you can’t go wrong with them. They also have a good warranty, (they used to advertise a lifetime warranty though I think they stopped that in Australia due to the consumer laws but I would expect their products to last for 20+ years.
Probably nothing wrong with getting some sort of home starter kit (just make sure you aren’t getting ripped off - those screw driver and spanner kits go on sale every second week).
I've had the Ikea set for over 10 years and it's been great. (edit - just realised the set now comes with a cap for the hammer, this is great! you don't need to buy a separate rubber mallet to put stuff like shelves together)
I also bought the Stanley screw driver set as what knick007 suggested as those multihead screwdrivers have a thicker shaft and won't go into smaller holes.
The craftright set looks like it has everything but the kitchen sink however not too sure about the quality? I have a craftright scraper which seems pretty good but I'm currently looking for a new measuring tape and spirit level and theirs don't seem that great, leaning towards lufkin for the measuring tape and empire/stabilo for the spirit level.
*Duct tape.
The tape for wrapping ducts.
No ducks involved.Interestingly, the marketing department have got hold of this and you can now buy Duck brand duct tape.
Yeah that’s clever marketing, playing on common mispronunciation.
@Randxyz123: You were actually correct. It was traditionally made from duck cloth and called duck tape, although some people try to argue that it doesn’t count because the formula was different despite being the same principle.
It really depends what you want it for. Don’t bother if you plan to start constructing stuff, but if it’s for the case when you get a visitor who can fix something for you and you need a spanner or screwdrivers might do in a pinch. You’d need to buy a tape measure as well.
The Bunnings kit linked above looks to be much more comprehensive for the same situation. The side cutters and long nose pliers are a great additional. Along with a tape measure and small level which would be handy for hanging pictures etc.
If you want to start building stuff, buy what you need when you need it and buy half decent stuff.
No stock in stores.
I got the same Ikea one a couple of months back. Already fixed a creaking bed, gap in the balcony door, fixing the balcony handle and lock mechanisms. Good value.
But now I see the Bunnings one posted, and seems a better buy!
Hammer
Drill driver
Screw driver and spanner set
A saw
Allen keysIt's probably all you need if you're not doing much work, or just buy something when you need it.
My GF has this Supatool kit and I manage to get a few jobs done with it but if it's something beyond basic I bring my own gear.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/supatool-105-piece-tool-bag-kit_…
I bought my daughter this Craftright kit for her birthday as she was borrowing all my tools. She says it's good (for what it is).
https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-75-piece-carry-case-t…
There are usually a few things in tool kits you use a lot and some are never used. As the often used items break or wear out buy something better quality.
For a starter, that would be as good as any.
A hammer is mandatory; surprising how many things that 'fixes'.