Wrenches are useful for many common tasks and are helpful to have around the home when you need to loosen stuck fasteners or you need to be able to apply more torque without risking damage.
Pliers are perfect for jobs where you need to fit into tight spaces, hold on to small things, or cut through something with extreme precision.
Round Nose Pliers are perfect for electric wiring jobs, putting bends into wires, and jewelry-making.
Crimping Pliers are great for electronics, jewelry-making, and are heavily relied on in the computer industry.
Diagonal Pliers can cut through thick wires or even nails, making them great for a range of carpentry or electrical projects.
Slip Joint Pliers are useful for sink or toilet repairs, car jobs, hose installation projects.
Tongue & Groove Pliers are a type of slip joint plier that is great for jobs that require better holding or pinching power
Screwdrivers, including a flat head screwdriver and a Phillips screwdriver, will help you tackle a range of jobs around the house.
Hex Keys, also known as Allen wrenches, are useful for screws with a hexagonal socket. You’ll want to stock up on both metric and standard (SAE) sizes of hex keys to ensure you have the right one for any hexagonal socket you may come across.