Essential Tools Every Man Should Have In His Toolbox

Being a man is a 24/7 365 day job. We are constantly killing spiders, changing cat litter, and taking out the trash. We also do a lot of behind the scene work like fixing the car, hanging up the pictures, and constantly improving our homes. A man is only as skilled as the tool box he carries. This could make or break the quality of work. A man should be self-reliant, and he should have the tools and know-how to tackle basic projects around the house.

Here’s 5 essential tools every man should own:

Claw Hammer

A good, solid hammer can be used for driving nails into wood as well as small demolition jobs. Experts suggest the classic 16 ounce hammer because it’s heavy enough for most basic home repair needs, and light enough for you to carry around without it being a nuisance.

Cordless Drill and Bits

A cordless drill can be used for drilling holes into sheetrock, walls, shelves, or driving screws into a 2×4.

When choosing a cordless drill, you want one with lots of power, which is measured by the amount of voltage in its battery. You can get drills that have batteries that go up to 18v.”

Utility Knife

Every project always provides plenty of things to cut and scrape. It seems like you’ll have plenty of tasks that require a utility knife’s super sharp blade.

Philips/Flathead Screwdrivers

A Phillips head screwdriver has a four star point at the end that fits into the screw’s shallow, cross-shaped depression. This design allows a user to apply more torque. It’s still a good idea to have a few flathead drivers in your tool arsenal. Flatheads can also be improvised for different uses like light prying, scrapping, and nudging.

Crescent Wrench

The crescent wrench is adjustable with a sliding jaw that changes the width of the wrench. So you can use the same tool on different size nuts and bolts.

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