Acquiring Tools

Step 3 The list.

This is a brief list of tools that i have come up with that one would need for a basic to intermediate collection of tools. Remember that you might not need some tools, so don't get them. Whats the point of buying tools that you will never use. If you think of anything else, don't be afraid to comment and i will add them.

-Safety
Goggles
Ear Protection
Gloves
Steel Toed Boots

-Electricians tools

Soldering iron
Heatsink
Desoldering braid
Solder
Iron Holder
Heatshrink tubing
Wire strippers
Side Cutters
Circuit tester / Voltmeter
Flux

-Hand Tools

Socket set
Clamps
Measuring tape
Level
Chisels
Hand saw
Hacksaw
Hammer
Mallet (wooden or rubber)
X-acto Knife
Wrenches (Metric and SAE)
Crescent Wrench
Locking Pliers (Vise Grips)
Screwdriver sets
Allen Keys
Pliers ( Needle Nosed, Cutters, Side snips)
Pipe Cutters
Chalk Reel
Angle finders
Hole saw kit
Steel square

-Basic Power tools

Sander- Orbit /Belt/Reciprocating
CIrcular saw (SKIL)
Drill (corded or Cordless)
Hole saw kit
Drill bits
Screw Bits
Router
Jigsaw
Compound miter saw
Sawzall or Reciprocating saw
Angle Grinder

-Shop Power tools

Drill Press
Scroll saw
Bandsaw
Table saw
Shop Vac

-Air tools
Compressor
Staple gun
Brad Nailer
Air hose

Comments

[TheGreatS]

In safety something that would be nice to see would be "Knowledge on how to use the tools"(aka, wrench is not a hammer) and "Common sense" both of which are ether free (talking to people who know how to use a wrench, welder, belt sander.) or come with the tool (directions!)

[Mig Welder]

Safety:
Face shield
Welding helmet
Respirator (w/ appropriate cartridges)

Electricians tools:
Flux brush ( it's probably a given but still very important ;))

Hand tools:
(More specifically) Ball Pein Hammer, Claw Hammer
Bolt cutters
Plane
(Along with pliers) Vice grips
Bench vise
Crowbar
Utility knife

Basic Power tools:
Die grinder
Electric Planer
Regular chop saw (for metal)

Shop Power tools:
Lathe
Mill

Air tools:
Sanders
Needlers
Airbrushes
Drills
Hammers
Impact wrenches
(The list could go on forever!)                                                        

[Mig Welder]

Also
Shop Power tools:
MIG Welder
Arc welder
TIG welder

Hand tools:
Staple gun
Bubble level