Tools

ACQUIRING TOOLS

If you're looking to purchase tools on a budget, don't forget to check Ebay, local and online estate sales, auctions, and marketplaces. Favorite online and in-person estate sale, tag sale and auction sites:

(US) EstateSales.NET and (US and Canada) HiBid

I utilize handheld tools from various brands, and the ones I have in my toolbox are listed below.

Consider that when acquiring several battery-powered tools, it's beneficial to choose a single brand. This enables you to interchangeably use the same battery for all your battery-powered tools.

If you're looking to borrow tools for a shorter period of time, check your local tool library, if there's one in your area. For those in the Asheville NC area, check out the Asheville Tool Library.

handheld TOOLS

TOOLS

ACQUIRING TOOLS

handheld TOOLS

Kobalt 6-in-1 Aluminum Screwdriver

HRB 4pcs 1.5mm 2.0mm 2.5mm 3.0mm Hex Screw Driver Set RC Hex Driver Set Titanium Hexagon Screwdriver

Milwaukee 48-22-2710 10 Piece Screwdriver Set

Milwaukee 48-22-2710 10 Piece Screwdriver Set

HRB 4pcs 1.5mm 2.0mm 2.5mm 3.0mm Hex Screw Driver Set RC Hex Driver Set Titanium Hexagon Screwdriver

Milwaukee 48-22-2710 10 Piece Screwdriver Set

Greenlee 0253-01C Nut Driver Set With 3" Hollow Shaft, 7 Piece

HRB 4pcs 1.5mm 2.0mm 2.5mm 3.0mm Hex Screw Driver Set RC Hex Driver Set Titanium Hexagon Screwdriver

HRB 4pcs 1.5mm 2.0mm 2.5mm 3.0mm Hex Screw Driver Set RC Hex Driver Set Titanium Hexagon Screwdriver

HRB 4pcs 1.5mm 2.0mm 2.5mm 3.0mm Hex Screw Driver Set RC Hex Driver Set Titanium Hexagon Screwdriver

HRB 4pcs 1.5mm 2.0mm 2.5mm 3.0mm Hex Screw Driver Set RC Hex Driver Set Titanium Hexagon Screwdriver

HRB 4pcs 1.5mm 2.0mm 2.5mm 3.0mm Hex Screw Driver Set RC Hex Driver Set Titanium Hexagon Screwdriver

Kobalt 3-piece Adjustable Wrench Set

Estwing - MRF4OBS Sure Strike Blacksmith's Hammer - 40 oz Metalworking Tool with Fiberglass Handle & No-Slip Cushion Grip - MRF40BS Blue

IRWIN VISE-GRIP Diagonal Cutting Pliers, 8-Inch

IRWIN VISE-GRIP Diagonal Cutting Pliers, 8-Inch

Estwing - MRF4OBS Sure Strike Blacksmith's Hammer - 40 oz Metalworking Tool with Fiberglass Handle & No-Slip Cushion Grip - MRF40BS Blue

IRWIN VISE-GRIP Diagonal Cutting Pliers, 8-Inch

Kobalt 5-piece Pliers Set

Estwing - MRF4OBS Sure Strike Blacksmith's Hammer - 40 oz Metalworking Tool with Fiberglass Handle & No-Slip Cushion Grip - MRF40BS Blue

Estwing - MRF4OBS Sure Strike Blacksmith's Hammer - 40 oz Metalworking Tool with Fiberglass Handle & No-Slip Cushion Grip - MRF40BS Blue

Estwing - MRF4OBS Sure Strike Blacksmith's Hammer - 40 oz Metalworking Tool with Fiberglass Handle & No-Slip Cushion Grip - MRF40BS Blue

Estwing - MRF4OBS Sure Strike Blacksmith's Hammer - 40 oz Metalworking Tool with Fiberglass Handle & No-Slip Cushion Grip - MRF40BS Blue

Estwing - MRF4OBS Sure Strike Blacksmith's Hammer - 40 oz Metalworking Tool with Fiberglass Handle & No-Slip Cushion Grip - MRF40BS Blue

RUBBER MALLET

Milwaukee 48-22-1501 Fastback Folding Utility Knife with Wire Stripper, Gut Hook, and Quick Blade Change

Stanley STHT33281L 25' Magnetic Tip & Fractional Read LeverLock Tape Measure

Stanley STHT33281L 25' Magnetic Tip & Fractional Read LeverLock Tape Measure

Milwaukee 48-22-1501 Fastback Folding Utility Knife with Wire Stripper, Gut Hook, and Quick Blade Change

Stanley STHT33281L 25' Magnetic Tip & Fractional Read LeverLock Tape Measure

Milwaukee 100 ft. Closed Reel Long Tape Measure

Milwaukee 48-22-1501 Fastback Folding Utility Knife with Wire Stripper, Gut Hook, and Quick Blade Change

Milwaukee 48-22-1501 Fastback Folding Utility Knife with Wire Stripper, Gut Hook, and Quick Blade Change

Milwaukee 48-22-1501 Fastback Folding Utility Knife with Wire Stripper, Gut Hook, and Quick Blade Change

Milwaukee 48-22-1501 Fastback Folding Utility Knife with Wire Stripper, Gut Hook, and Quick Blade Change

Milwaukee 48-22-1501 Fastback Folding Utility Knife with Wire Stripper, Gut Hook, and Quick Blade Change

WEN Steel Saw Horse Set, 1300-Pound Capacity, Height Adjustable, Two Pack (WA1302)

Husky 2 in. PVC, CPVC, PP, PEX and PE piping Ratcheting PVC Cutter with quick change blade mechanism

WEN Steel Saw Horse Set, 1300-Pound Capacity, Height Adjustable, Two Pack (WA1302)

12IN DEWALT LARGE CLAMP

Husky 2 in. PVC, CPVC, PP, PEX and PE piping Ratcheting PVC Cutter with quick change blade mechanism

WEN Steel Saw Horse Set, 1300-Pound Capacity, Height Adjustable, Two Pack (WA1302)

Husky 2 in. PVC, CPVC, PP, PEX and PE piping Ratcheting PVC Cutter with quick change blade mechanism

Husky 2 in. PVC, CPVC, PP, PEX and PE piping Ratcheting PVC Cutter with quick change blade mechanism

Husky 2 in. PVC, CPVC, PP, PEX and PE piping Ratcheting PVC Cutter with quick change blade mechanism

Johnson Level & Tool 1405-0900 Magnetic Aluminum Torpedo Level, 9", Grey

Husky 2 in. PVC, CPVC, PP, PEX and PE piping Ratcheting PVC Cutter with quick change blade mechanism

Husky 2 in. PVC, CPVC, PP, PEX and PE piping Ratcheting PVC Cutter with quick change blade mechanism

Johnson Level & Tool 3836 Magnetic Professional Aluminum Level, 36", Black

Johnson Level & Tool 3836 Magnetic Professional Aluminum Level, 36", Black

Johnson Level & Tool 3836 Magnetic Professional Aluminum Level, 36", Black

WAL-BOARD Utility Saws, Soft Grip, Handle Material, WAL-BOARD TOOLS

Johnson Level & Tool 3836 Magnetic Professional Aluminum Level, 36", Black

Johnson Level & Tool 3836 Magnetic Professional Aluminum Level, 36", Black

Zircon 59544 StudSensor Pro SL-AC Wood, Metal, and Live Wire Stud Sensor

Johnson Level & Tool 3836 Magnetic Professional Aluminum Level, 36", Black

Zircon 59544 StudSensor Pro SL-AC Wood, Metal, and Live Wire Stud Sensor

power tools

Milwaukee 2801-21P M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Compact Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit

Milwaukee 2801-21P M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Compact Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit

Milwaukee 2801-21P M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Compact Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit

Milwaukee 48-89-4630 Kit TiN Shockwave (15-Piece Titanium)

Milwaukee 2801-21P M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Compact Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit

Milwaukee 2801-21P M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Compact Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit

Milwaukee Electric Tool Milwaukee 48-32-1551 42 PC Driver Bit Set

Milwaukee 2801-21P M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Compact Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit

Milwaukee Electric Tool Milwaukee 48-32-1551 42 PC Driver Bit Set

Milwaukee Shockwave Impact Driver Bit Set (100 Piece) 48-32-4083

Milwaukee 2801-21P M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Compact Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit

Milwaukee Electric Tool Milwaukee 48-32-1551 42 PC Driver Bit Set

Milwaukee 2656-20 M18 18V 1/4 Inch Lithium Ion Hex Impact Driver with 1,500 Inch Pounds of Torque and LED Lighting Array (Battery Not Included, Power Tool Only)

Milwaukee 2656-20 M18 18V 1/4 Inch Lithium Ion Hex Impact Driver with 1,500 Inch Pounds of Torque and LED Lighting Array (Battery Not Included, Power Tool Only)

Milwaukee 2656-20 M18 18V 1/4 Inch Lithium Ion Hex Impact Driver with 1,500 Inch Pounds of Torque and LED Lighting Array (Battery Not Included, Power Tool Only)

NoCry Commercial Grade Cordless Electric Screwdriver - Built-in LED light and a 31 Screw Bits Set; 10 Nm Torque, Adjustable Power, Rechargeable Battery

Milwaukee 2656-20 M18 18V 1/4 Inch Lithium Ion Hex Impact Driver with 1,500 Inch Pounds of Torque and LED Lighting Array (Battery Not Included, Power Tool Only)

Milwaukee 2656-20 M18 18V 1/4 Inch Lithium Ion Hex Impact Driver with 1,500 Inch Pounds of Torque and LED Lighting Array (Battery Not Included, Power Tool Only)

Milwaukee 2719-20 M18 FUEL Hackzall (Bare Tool)