Hand Tools

Fastening

  • socket + bit set: Wera Tool-Check Plus (~$90)
  • socket set: Klein Tools Flip Socket ($24 for 6-in-1, $29 for 9-in-1)

Screwdrivers

  • standard: Megapro ($33) / Wera KraftForm ($41) / LTT ($69)
  • stubby: Milwaukee ($26) / Stahlwille ($34) / LTT ($59)
  • torque: Wera 7400 KraftForm ($84) / Wiha ($115 $99)
  • ESD-safe: Wera 7440 KraftForm ($91)
  • electric: Xiaomi ($59)

Wrenches

  • combination wrench set: Proto / Gearwrench ($ varies depending on size of set)
  • adjustable wrench: Milwaukee ($32)
  • wrench pliers: Knipex ($ varies depending on size)
  • torque: Tekton ($60 $43)
  • hex/allen key set: Wera ($33)

Ratchets

  • 3/8”: Gearwrench 90 ($33)
  • 1/4”: Proto ($32)

Hammers

  • smaller: Estwing E3-12C ($31)
  • bigger: Estwing E3-16C ($26)
  • mallet: Narex ($28)

Cutting

Saws

  • pull saw: Suizan Ryoba (~$33 depending on size) or Dozuki (~$50 depending on size)
  • flush cut saw: Suizan ($22)
  • coping saw: Knew Concepts (~$90-160 depending on size)
  • folding saw: Silky Pocketboy ($44) or Gomboy ($57)

Utility Knives

  • box cutter: Pacific Handy Cutter S5L ($8)

I am left-handed! If you are part of the 90%, the S5R is the right-handed version

There are also PLENTY of other box cutters to choose from (Milwaukee Fastback, Fiskars, Stanley, Olfa, etc.), this is just the best left-handed option!

  • folding: Fiskars Pro ($28 $14)
  • cutting knife: X-ACTO knife ($5)

Other

Sanding

  • files: Pferd ($ depends on size)
  • sanding blocks: SandFlex ($8 for single, $16 for 3-pack)

Chiseling

  • chisels: Narex Richter set of 5 ($249 $234)