Tools needed for daughter
- Thread starter oldman45
- Start date
As my not very handy friend Bill describes his household tools: pounders, grippers, turners, squeezers, drillers, wood sawers, metal sawers, cutters, benders, etc. His household handyman work does not often rise to the quality of "improvements"...
Babalooie
US Veteran
epoxy patch for emergency leaks and repairs in general. This is the stuff that looks like clay and you have to knead.
Also, some decent electrical tape, like Scotch super 33+ Stay away from the cheap stuff.
Also, some decent electrical tape, like Scotch super 33+ Stay away from the cheap stuff.
BillBingham2
Member
OM45,
Two small (5x7) tarps, duct tape (2 small rolls), plastic wire ties (10 large, 10 med, 10 small) different colors, Needle Nose and Medium size ViseGrips, small and med Slip Joint Plyers, Lineman Plyers, Plumbers Epoxy (one tube), Small Trim Pry-bar, Electrical twist connectors, leather gloves, good hammer, good 1/4 inch socket set (metric and american sockets), two kick a55 flash lights.
Not sure where she is living but she should also have a baby SHTF kit for loosing electrical power and such. Flash lights, candles, stike anywhere matches, glow sticks, emergency radio that runs on crank power and batteries, emergency blanket (3), two red flashing blinkers (like for biking).
Congrats on her graduating from Med School, a wonderful thing.
B2 (;->
Two small (5x7) tarps, duct tape (2 small rolls), plastic wire ties (10 large, 10 med, 10 small) different colors, Needle Nose and Medium size ViseGrips, small and med Slip Joint Plyers, Lineman Plyers, Plumbers Epoxy (one tube), Small Trim Pry-bar, Electrical twist connectors, leather gloves, good hammer, good 1/4 inch socket set (metric and american sockets), two kick a55 flash lights.
Not sure where she is living but she should also have a baby SHTF kit for loosing electrical power and such. Flash lights, candles, stike anywhere matches, glow sticks, emergency radio that runs on crank power and batteries, emergency blanket (3), two red flashing blinkers (like for biking).
Congrats on her graduating from Med School, a wonderful thing.
B2 (;->
I have a good set of tools, but for most things that come up around the house (routine I guess) I use my Swiss Army knife. Hands down the most useful thing I own. Suppliment that with a hammer and good set of pliers and she should be good to go until Dad arrives.
Andy Griffith
Member
Only thing I can add to what has already been said...you've probably already done this but...
Fire extinguisher(s), and show her how to use one. Make certain the smoke and/or CO2 detectors are up to date and batteries fresh. I don't know if this is a new or old home..but if it's an old home, and have no idea when the detectors were installed- replace them. It's a small price to pay for saving a life.
Most people have them yet never know how, or more importantly when to use a fire extinguisher.
It won't put out a building already on fire, but it can stop a small area fire commonly started in the kitchen or bathroom.
Fire extinguisher(s), and show her how to use one. Make certain the smoke and/or CO2 detectors are up to date and batteries fresh. I don't know if this is a new or old home..but if it's an old home, and have no idea when the detectors were installed- replace them. It's a small price to pay for saving a life.
Most people have them yet never know how, or more importantly when to use a fire extinguisher.
It won't put out a building already on fire, but it can stop a small area fire commonly started in the kitchen or bathroom.
Last edited:
Only thing I can add to what has already been said...you've probably already done this but...
Fire extinguisher(s), and show her how to use one. Make certain the smoke and/or CO2 detectors are up to date and batteries fresh. I don't know if this is a new or old home..but if it's an old home, and have no idea when the detectors were installed- replace them. It's a small price to pay for saving a life.
Most people have them yet never know how, or more importantly when to use a fire extinguisher.
Thank you. No I had not thought of this and I am a registered Safety Engineer. One will be bought today. You are correct and I never even thought about one when she moved into her new home.
- Joined
- Mar 8, 2011
- Messages
- 2
- Reaction score
- 0
Two things a women cannot be without in a new home - a toilet plunger (for guests of course) and a wine opener.
"Channel Locks" are apparently what I've always just known as "water pump pliers". Learn something new every day!
Vice Grips are definitely a good addition, as is a flat file. (Actually, both of those things were added to my toolbox on an "as-needed" basis. Most of my tools beyond the basic set have been acquired in that way.)
I'm mystified by the number of people who don't have a bare minimum tool set around... but what the heck, handymen have to earn a living too, right?
reddogge
Member
STOP! Everything she will need is right in this kit here.
BillBingham2
Member
Get two. One in the Kitchen the other for the bedroom, get your mind out of the gutter guys. 1/3 of the day is spent there and if you hear a smoke alarm in the middle of the night an extinguisher and a flash light are a lot easier to find there than in the kitchen which might be where the fire is.
On the subject of alarms, think about a natural gas alarm too. I've heard three stories of folks whos houses went up that way (two degrees removed).
B2
JohnnieB
US Veteran
Back in the mid-1970's when I was teaching young airmen to troubleshoot and repair medical equipment, the first female BMET (Bio-Medical Equipment Technician) hopefuls showed up at the school and were issued Jensen JTK-17 toolboxes. Two of the four had no more trouble with the curriculum than their male counterparts, but from the other two we learned that it is entirely possible for someone to have a mechanical aptitude >85 percentile plus an electronics aptitude >90 percentile and still have absolutely no knowledge of handtools.
When one young lady was observed trying to loosen an Allen head setscrew inside a squirrel cage fan with a small Crescent wrench, we realized that while we were teaching people to use test equipment, we weren't teaching people to use handtools. Then we found out the AF didn't have a course on basic handtool usage, in fact, the AF didn't even have a TO (Manual) on basic handtools even though they had TO's on mundane things like proper paperclip usage. The Army did, but it was oversimplified to say the least. So we had to improvise and provide some individual training for those that needed it.
Here's one of the end results of that can of worms that got opened back then. There are better books on how to use handtools, but the price is right on this one.
http://www.robins.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-091006-041.pdf
Note to Mods: The manual's cover states "Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited", so no copyright infringements.
Do yourself a favor and put a copy of it in the toolboxes you give your less than tool savvy family, friends and acquaintances.
-----------
Added: +1 on fire extinguishers. SWMBO and I have an ABC rated one in bedroom, guestroom, kitchen, basement, garage and shed.
Also, be sure to check the gauge periodically. We check ours when we change to or from Daylight Saving Time.
When one young lady was observed trying to loosen an Allen head setscrew inside a squirrel cage fan with a small Crescent wrench, we realized that while we were teaching people to use test equipment, we weren't teaching people to use handtools. Then we found out the AF didn't have a course on basic handtool usage, in fact, the AF didn't even have a TO (Manual) on basic handtools even though they had TO's on mundane things like proper paperclip usage. The Army did, but it was oversimplified to say the least. So we had to improvise and provide some individual training for those that needed it.
Here's one of the end results of that can of worms that got opened back then. There are better books on how to use handtools, but the price is right on this one.
http://www.robins.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-091006-041.pdf
Note to Mods: The manual's cover states "Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited", so no copyright infringements.
Do yourself a favor and put a copy of it in the toolboxes you give your less than tool savvy family, friends and acquaintances.
-----------
Added: +1 on fire extinguishers. SWMBO and I have an ABC rated one in bedroom, guestroom, kitchen, basement, garage and shed.
Also, be sure to check the gauge periodically. We check ours when we change to or from Daylight Saving Time.
Last edited:
oldfella
US Veteran
You are so right, Red - Even I use that screwdriver from-time-to-time
Pete
Pete
truckemup97
Member
And when you buy them, remember that they are like gun safes. Figure out which size you need, then buy a couple of sizes bigger. Even though they aren't pretty, don't let her put it in the back of the closet, because you don't want to be fumbling around trying to find it when you really need it.
ChattanoogaPhil
Member
- Joined
- Oct 18, 2009
- Messages
- 14,601
- Reaction score
- 20,622
Ferril is right. She needs to know how to turn the utilities on and off. And for that she may need a tool to help her turn the water valve on/off at the main. I can barely turn mine. The wife couldn't do it without a T handle that my plumber gave me.
For around the house misc stuff I bought the wife one of those 125 piece $30 household tool kits that comes in a plastic carry case. She's had it for several years. There are 119 pieces that have never been taken out.... but the hammer, screwdriver/bits, pliers, wire cutters and adjustable open end wrench are missing. I'm guessing that's probably what your daughter will find handy too.
If she has a gas water heater long fireplace matches come in handy.
Gardening tools?
For around the house misc stuff I bought the wife one of those 125 piece $30 household tool kits that comes in a plastic carry case. She's had it for several years. There are 119 pieces that have never been taken out.... but the hammer, screwdriver/bits, pliers, wire cutters and adjustable open end wrench are missing. I'm guessing that's probably what your daughter will find handy too.
If she has a gas water heater long fireplace matches come in handy.
Gardening tools?
Last edited:
BillBingham2
Member
Might want to go over and check all the plumbing valves before she signs. Turn them all off and then back on, then back off a 1/4 turn for screw types and just a bit for ball valves. Hardest valve to move is one that is thrown open in a rush and never touched for years. Learned that when I drove fire trucks some years back. Gating back pressure from a 1250 GPM pump was equally a pain from time to time.
Check for leaks when you move the valves, bring paper towels and a good 5 gallon bucket (another important item to have come to think of it).
B2
Check for leaks when you move the valves, bring paper towels and a good 5 gallon bucket (another important item to have come to think of it).
B2
She is not into gardening. Does not have a water valve since the entire subdivision has the water service and there are few water valves over the 200 homes. She knows how to turn the faucets below the sink. There is no gas service since the home is total electric.
She has a wood burning fireplace but she has to light it with those little fireplace logs.
I am making a list of each tool mentioned in this thread and will get them for her. It may weigh 400 pounds but I since I already own virtually every tool Craftsman sells, I see the need for the tools, even those that may be used once in a lifetime. When you need it, you need it.
Billclou
Member
Man, you don't know how lucky you are..... My daughter bought a house, 297 miles from mine. The house she got is a "fixer-upper" and seems I'm the "fixer" in this equation.
The only saving grace in this whole thing is going to her place gives me and the Mrs. an excuse to go to VEGAS......... That's where she lives.
Sir, I've just about got tools coming out of my ears, and yet have never attained the fabled "bare minimum tool set." Every time I think I've finally achieved it, I discover (usually in the middle of a project and after the hardware store has closed) that there's something else I need. :-/
Semper Fi,
Ron H.
Similar threads
