Page 8 of Hand Tools

Hand tools for work, repairs, and personal projects

Industries such as repair services, construction companies, and automotive workshops rely on having quality hand tools for manual tasks on a daily basis. They’re also ideal for personal use at home for projects, renovations, and repairs on personal vehicles. When considering tool supplies, planning the job is important, whether it’s maintenance, repair, or new construction. Basic hand tools include hammers, pliers, wrenches, and screwdrivers that are necessary for putting items together, putting up fixtures, or hanging pictures. There’s also a wide selection of knives available for installing wood flooring, carpet, or tile. Each job, be it plumbing, construction, electrical, woodworking, or painting, has unique tools needed for that type of work, along with basic tools common to all. Plan the job right with the right tools.

Multipurpose strong hand tools

Quill has hand tools for all types of manual labor, including basic gadgets that make work easier. Opt for nifty-nabbers, which grab hard-to-reach objects easily with a solid grip. They’re ideal for picking up debris from the floor or various objects from out-of-reach shelves. Rechargeable screwdrivers feature magnetic bit storage and LED lighting to illuminate working areas. They work with most micro USB chargers and have pistol grips for convenient handling. For everyday handyman jobs by non-tradespeople, consider tool kits. Some provide a combo of wrenches, screwdrivers, a hammer, and pliers that can cover light repairs. Expand to full wrench and drill sets when taking on repetitive or specific maintenance. Some tool set models feature a stand-up case to easily access tools while working.

Specific tools for specific jobs

Browse handsaws and other woodworking hand tools for cabinetry or carpentry work. When replacing pipes and drains, plumbing tools like wrenches and pipe wraps get the job done correctly. Automotive repair requires many specific tools, and Craftsman hand tools answer the request, with large and small sets of open ended and socket wrenches. Flooring and sheetrocking demand blades for specific cutting jobs. Knives and blades are available in several styles such as retractable and folding options. Look for strong utility knives with compact designs and comfortable ergonomic grips for less fatigue. Knives offer various benefits such as:

• Precise cutting, trimming, and carving
• Heavy-duty materials such as stainless steel
• Swing-out blade storages on select models

Choose blades with sections for snapping off the edge when an individual blade becomes dull.