Milwaukee is a damn good product, we use them on our production line everyday 10+ hours. Ive yet to see a milwaukee impact fail in the 1.6 yrs we've been making turbines. They are pretty powerful as well [thumbup]

Metabo is also a great brand.

To the Mechanics and other manly men :p
 

And i´m not meaning this in a gay way [rofl]

I´ve recently started building up my own tool reservoir :p

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/9411/werkzeugt.jpg

I´m especially happy with the socket box ? (is that the correct term?) which went for over 300$ http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ies/wacko1.gif

I´m not so frequent with the english notations, but from the pics (a few things aren´t on there) what does the handyman of today need ? Mainly for household and car maintenance ?
In other words what am i missing ?

A drill is always good for around the house jobs.

Unless it's hidden I don't see a hammer.

- noted

I only have a cordless screwdriver thingy, a good hammer drill might be useful [yes]

I´ve got one http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...lies/wink1.gif

Then my man, you have all the tools you'll need.

String Vest[thumbup]

rofl http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...es/tongue1.gif

What I consider the essential tool box (bare minimum):

- Hammer
- Pliers (needlenose, clipper, big daddy, adjustable)
- Screwdriver (either a set or removable head piece w/ multiple heads)
- Precision Screwdriver set
- a good 12v-18v Cordless Drill w/ drill bits and other useful bits
- Level
- Stud Finder
- Zip ties (these things are the best, seriously everyone should use them as much as they can)
- small Hacksaw or all-purpose Saw
- Sand Paper
- Filer (various size and shapes)
- a good Ratchet set
- Wrench set
- Measuring Tape
- Work Gloves
- Safety Goggles
- various Tapes (Electrical, Duct, Double Sided, etc.)
- various sized Nails, Screws, Nuts, Bolts, Washers, Anchors, etc.

Optional - If you change your own tires and spark plugs:
- 1/2' and 3/8' torque wrench

I'm sure I'm missing a few things, but with these things, I can repair/build almost anything.

Heheheh there is a bunch of tools....

- Hammer - check
- Pliers (needlenose, clipper, big daddy, adjustable) - check
- Screwdriver (either a set or removable head piece w/ multiple heads) - check
- Precision Screwdriver set - check
- a good 12v-18v Cordless Drill w/ drill bits and other useful bits - will get
- Level - check
- Stud Finder - useless as our house is built out of stone :p
- Zip ties (these things are the best, seriously everyone should use them as much as they can) - i agree, i use them at work all the time
- small Hacksaw or all-purpose Saw - i only have a hand saw, but i think that´ll do the job
- Sand Paper - check
- Filer (various size and shapes) - check two for metal one for wood
- a good Ratchet set - check
- Wrench set - check
- Measuring Tape - check
- Work Gloves - check
- Safety Goggles - check
- various Tapes (Electrical, Duct, Double Sided, etc.) - check
- various sized Nails, Screws, Nuts, Bolts, Washers, Anchors, etc. - check

Optional - If you change your own tires and spark plugs:
- 1/2' and 3/8' torque wrench - check

I always have heard this thing called a "5 in 1 tool" but it might have another name. It's worth it's weight in gold for home repairs. Excellent for scraping and peeling. Get one with a strike plate on the handle so you can hit it with a hammer.

http://images.marthastewart.com/imag...in1tool_xl.jpg


http://common1.csnimages.com/lf/1/ha...uller++EX9.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/EX12-8-Inch-Ex.../dp/B000IBKYBQ

Nailpuller.

I've got this 8 inch version. I'd recommend it because it's easier to get into tight spaces.


It is also usable as a prybar, but you might need a dedicated one for pulling boards apart, like Stanley's Wonderbar(ooooh wunderbar).

http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Images...808_175337.jpg


You need a level or atleast a "torpedo" level.


A good measuring tape, the thicker the better if you ask me.


A set of "line wrenches" or "flare-nut wrenches." They're the same thing. Look like this.

http://www.labsafety.com/images/xl/W...i_LBM78470.jpg

They work good for automotive repairs. They get a better grip on the nut so it doesn't get stripped. I'd get a few in the sizes your car uses. You use them to loosen stuff like fuel and brake lines, the opening is there for the line then you slide it over the nut.


For powertools, I'd look at an angle grinder, I prefer the small ones. They have blades for metal and masonry. You can do a lot with one of these.

http://s7.sears.com/is/image/Sears/00927823000


All of these tools in conjunction with the ones you have shown and common screwdrivers/hammers will get you a long way in repairs and improvements.

Stud finders usually come with a live wire detector too, one of which is absolutely essential if you're thinking of drilling into any walls.

This is about tools, not your social life. [rofl]

They should really make an orange cable detector as well.

Unfortuantly for you they don't make one that tells you where the recently added songs are in iTunes.

They really do, which just makes it worse.

I don´t think i´ve ever seen one of those 5in1 tools before.
Will defenitly look into an angle grinder as i know i can get one rather cheap. http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...s/biggrin1.gif

usually the schematics of how cables are laid are rather clear (atleast in my house they are)

Channel-Locks are also useful in many circumstances.