Hand Tools You Can Get

Understanding hand tools and what they are for is a big step to knowing what you need. Now comes the time to choose what to get. There are various companies that make hand tools, but the tools that handymen, maintenance men, and automotive mechanics use are listed below:

·        FatMax Tape Rules: There are many types and sizes of FatMax tape rules. You can get them to reach from 16 to 35 feet. Some of them even display both metric and standard readouts on the tape. It has a top forward blade lock that allows it to lock and unlock easily. You can get them from $19 to $29.

·        PowerLock Tape Rule: The PowerLock tape ruler comes in 10 to 16 feet long. It also comes in metric and combination metric and standard measurement. It also has a locking device and spring loaded so the tape returns on its own.

·        IntelliMeasure Distance Estimator: You can measure up to 40 feet without anyone helping you. You can choose between metric and standard measurements. After you get two measurements, it automatically calculates area and volume.

·        4-Piece File Set: Why buy files individual when you can get them in a set. It contains a no. 6 mill bastard, no. 6 slim taper, no. 6 round bastard, and a 4-way file. This set usually sells for $15.

·        Plastic Handle Stiff Blade Putty Knife: This is the most common hand tool used by maintenance and handymen. You can get this for as low as $5.

·        Nail Hammers: Claw hammers are the most used hammer. It comes in 16 and 20 oz. sizes. They range anywhere from $20 to $25.

·        3-Piece 5000 Series Chisel Set: Chisels are important for making holes and other purposes. But why get them individually. Get them as a set. This set sells for $15.

·        300mm/12” Top Read Aluminum Level: It is made of aluminum so it is lightweight and has a top read center vial to read the level easily.

·        10-Piece Standard Fluted screwdriver Set: Here you get a full of set of various screwdrivers including Phillips, Standard, hex, star, etc. Made of alloy steel nickel for long life. Price for this set is $31. 

Stanley and Snap-On tools are the most common hand tools on the market. You can get tools for as low as $5 up to $200, depending on what tools you buy and how many you purchase. Because there are so many tools on the market, the most common ones were listed here.