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Feel no need to buy all of these, nor need to buy the highest quality. The following break are "Must haves"

9” Lineman Pliers - Klein is the standard

Knife – Utility - something comfortable to hold.

25 foot Tape Measure - Don't get bottom of the barrel. DeWalt and Milwaukee have 2 packs, one 16' and one 25' for decent prices. I'd store the 16' because you WILL lose the 25' one at some point.

Material Pouch eventuallyget a Tool Pouch, so you have ready access to your tools and materials in their own spots.

Six Screwdrivers (3 Phillips/3 Straight)

OR One 11-in-1 plus a beater flathead, I use a 1/4"(head) x4" (shaft) for my beater, because if it breaks, bends or chips, I can just go to Sears and get a brand new one. Happens about once per year, and it is faster than sending it into Klein.

Torpedo Level

Tool Box/bag

Claw Hammer

Hacksaw

Flashlight

Below is optional, but very good to have. Work up to these ones. You can chip away like $20 per week and in no time you will have a decent set.


Allen Wrenches to 3/8”

8” Diagonal Pliers

Two Pair of Adjustable Pliers (Channel Locks)

Needle Nose Pliers

Awl

Square

Small File

Keyhole Saw

Nut Drivers to ½”

10” Crescent Wrench

3/8” – 9/16” Open End Wrenches

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