Useful tools for the home. Home tool kit: the bare minimum for home use

A real owner always has in his arsenal minimum stock tools necessary for minor repairs and elimination of "domestic accidents". But what about young families who have not yet delved deeply into everyday problems and do not even know what their fate may one day face. In this short mini-course-article, we decided to describe all the necessary or, one might say, the minimum supply of tools for the home.

What problems and types of work can be encountered at home?

There is no perfect home, even in new buildings you constantly have to repair or change something, but if you have never encountered domestic problems and usually your dad or foreman did everything in your family, then how do you know what you might encounter? Let's break everything possible problems and category ideas:

Plumbing accidents;
Capital repairs;
Assembly / installation of furniture;
Work with metal;

Of course, the list is far from complete, as real life you may encounter much more extensive difficulties and problems, but, nevertheless, the tool for solving them will be the same.

What should be in the "household first aid kit" of tools?

A set of tools for the home can essentially be called a “household first aid kit”, which in case of any “wounds” or “diseases” will always come to the rescue. What can we need in the first place and why?

Hammer - no matter what anyone says, and the hammer will always be the first tool used in the house. With a hammer, you can perform a bunch of different actions - hammer, straighten, straighten, etc. In addition to a hammer, your household should also have a nail puller.
Drill - in order to hang or outweigh something, you must first prepare holes for fasteners for this. In addition, using a drill, you can also drill holes for wiring, pipes, and so on.
Pliers and wire cutters - when working with electricity, these tools are indispensable, with their help you can bite off the wire, twist the wires together and perform a lot of other actions, for example, using the same pliers, you can easily get a nail out of the wall.
A set of screwdrivers and a cue ball - to fix any object in place, one drill will not be enough, since you can’t screw screws or screws into the wall with it, but with a screwdriver it’s easy. You must have cue balls in your arsenal different size, both for working with small bolts, and with large ones.
Adjustable, carob and ring wrenches- these three types of keys are simply indispensable when working with plumbing and gas equipment. In the event of a water pipe break, a gas leak, or just connecting new equipment, you can’t do without them. Keys, as well as screwdrivers, must be of different sizes.
A grinder, a grinder, a chisel - you also can’t do without these tools, you need something for grinding materials, something you need to work with metals, and somewhere to make some kind of hole in the wall. For example, using a chisel, you can install door locks, heck and other accessories.
A set of gaskets, rubber bands, taps and other accessories - no owner can do without it, especially in the event of an accident. Have in your first aid kit at least a couple of spare taps for gas and water, a few gaskets and fumlent, because it will definitely not work to fix something quickly without this.
Nails, self-tapping screws, screws - not a single house can do without fasteners, in order to fix or nail something where you will need fasteners and in each case it will be different, for example, nails are suitable for connecting boards, dowels are more suitable for wood and concrete - nails, self-tapping screws are needed to assemble the frames.
Tape measure and level - these two tools are essential for any builder, with their help you can not only accurately measure the height, width and length required element, but also set it to the nearest millimeter.
Brushes - for paintwork you need not only paints, but also tools for applying them, it is best if you have brushes and rollers in your stock not only for painting, but also for applying glue. For example, such brushes are often used for wallpapering.

IMPORTANT: Do not forget, all tools must be of different sizes and shapes, that is, your set should not have only one key for "17", buy at least a couple more keys for "19", "13" and "22", do the same with the rest of the tools and nozzles for them.

For construction country house you will need different tools. It is best to purchase them in advance so that in the process of work you do not have to be distracted by the search for a particular tool.

For the construction of a house and its interior decoration many tools are required, which are divided into several groups.

Earth tools

For earthworks you will need the following tools:

2. Shovel with a straight cutting part.

3. The shovel is pointed.

4. Spade with a straight cutting part.

5. Spade with a flat bottom.

The pickaxe is designed for loosening hard ground. Instead, you can use a pickaxe.

A shovel with a straight cutting part is used for removing light soil and leveling surfaces.

A pointed shovel is necessary for removing soil such as gravel. It is not suitable for leveling surfaces.

A shovel spade with a straight cutting part (Fig. 1) is needed to remove light soil and level surfaces.

Rice. 1. Spade spade with a straight cutting part

A shovel spade with a pointed lower part (Fig. 2) is used for mixing and softening various mortars used in construction.

Rice. 2. Spade spade with pointed bottom

Tools for plastering, masonry, concrete work

For these types of work, the following tools will be required:

1. Hammer.

2. Stitching.

3. Brush and mason's brush.

5. Trowel.

6. Mortar box.

7. Rake.

8. Platform for mixing solutions.

9. Concrete mixer.

10. Barrel for water, bucket, watering can.

11. Rammer.

12. Rule.

14. Chisels and hammer.

15. Filzbrett.

16. Plaster hook.

17. Plaster strip.

The hammer (Fig. 3) of a bricklayer is a versatile tool because it is suitable for many types of work. When choosing a hammer, pay attention to the nail slot, with which you can easily get a crookedly hammered nail.

Rice. 3. Hammer

Jointing is used for smoothing the seams of masonry on the front side of the wall (basement of the house), for laying chimneys, stone masonry.

A brush (Fig. 4, a) and a brush (Fig. 4, b) of a bricklayer are necessary for wetting the wall with water before plastering and facing work, for wetting the concrete floor and the plaster itself, for painting surfaces with lime paint.

Rice. 4. Tools for wetting the wall with water: a - brush; b - brush

Pliers are needed for cutting steel wire. The most convenient pliers with long handles (23cm).

A trowel, or trowel (Fig. 5), is used for working with concrete: for plastering, smoothing surfaces (for example, floors), masonry.

Rice. 5. Trowel

The mortar box (Fig. 6) can be made independently or a large iron trough or a barrel cut in half can be adapted for it.

Rice. 6. Mortar box

A rake will be needed to mix powdered lime or cement with gravel and sand.

A platform for mixing solutions (Fig. 7) is needed so that foreign objects do not get into the box with the solution. They make it from boards in the form of a rectangle or square, along the edges of which small sides are made.

Rice. 7. Platform for mixing solutions

A concrete mixer (Fig. 8) can be with gasoline or electric motor. With her help, without special work you can prepare concrete and mortar.

Rice. 8. Concrete mixer

Barrel for water, bucket, watering can. Having them on the farm never hurts. A barrel will allow you to have a constant supply of water, a bucket will serve for its delivery, a watering can - for watering mixtures.

Rammer (Fig. 9) - a tool for compacting concrete. It is easy to make your own from wood.

The rule is necessary for uniform distribution over the surface of the lime solution thrown onto it. The recommended size is 20 x 110 cm.

Rice. 9. Rammer

Graters (Fig. 10) in their form resemble the rule. The recommended grater sizes are 12 x 25, 8 x 20 cm.

Rice. 10. Grater

A hammer (Fig. 11, a) and chisels (Fig. 11, b) are useful for minor work, such as gouging various holes.

Rice. 11. Tools for gouging holes: a - hammer; b - chisels

Filzbrett is a grater covered with felt. The working side of the grater is smeared with a plaster solution 1 cm thick, after which felt is glued onto it. Then put the grater with the working surface down and press down so that the layer of gypsum mortar is reduced to 0.5 cm. To harden the solution, a load is placed on the grater for 30 minutes. The tool is used to smooth plaster.

A plaster hook (Fig. 12) is needed to attach the planks of wood in order to evenly distribute the plaster both horizontally and vertically. In addition, a plaster hook is necessary for tile work.

Rice. 12. Plaster hook

The plaster strip is used when plastering corners as a template. The size of the bar (its length) must match the dimensions of the corner.

Bricklayer's tools (devices)

The standard set of bricklayers includes the following tools:

1. Level.

2. Level-hose.

4. Folding meter.

5. Measuring rail made of wood.

6. Measuring tape.

7. Square.

8. The cord is twisted.

9. Template for markup.

10. Targeting boards.

The level (Fig. 13) is needed to check the directions (horizontal and vertical). It is equipped with horizontal and vertical devices in the form of slightly curved glass tubes, inside which is alcohol. The two lines at the highest part of the tube indicate the vertical direction, the horizontal direction is indicated by the location of the air bubble between the lines of the second tube. The length of the level should be approximately 40–80 cm.

Rice. 13. Level

When buying an instrument, pay attention to the fact that it retains readings in all directions. To do this, the level is rotated by 180 °, after placing it on a plane, the bubble should remain between the two measuring lines.

The hose level (Fig. 14) is used when determining those points that should be on the same level, for example, when laying plinths, foundations, laying floors, etc.

Rice. 14. Level-hose

This type of level can be made independently from a simple garden hose. Both ends of the hose are bent up to a certain height, then transparent tubes closed with plugs are inserted into them. After that, the hose is filled with water so that its level in the tubes is on the same horizontal line. At the same time, the plugs are removed and the necessary points are marked on the column of water.

To increase the length of the level up to 5 m, it can be attached to the bar with rubber bands (Fig. 15).

Rice. 15. Level for checking surfaces

A folding meter determines the size of small parts. To extend the life of the tool, each of its joints is lubricated with machine oil.

A measuring rail made of wood is used when determining the dimensions of large parts. The length of such a rail should be at least 3-5 m, width - 4 cm, height - 3 cm.

With the help of a folding ruler, divisions are applied along the entire length of the rail every 5 cm.

An elastic measuring tape is needed when it is impossible to accurately determine the dimensions of the part using a folding ruler and wooden lath. As a rule, the tool is made of steel or linen tape.

The square is used when working with drawings for rectangular markings, during construction work to create right angles, etc.

A twisted cord (Fig. 16) will be required for hanging building parts, fences, paths, etc. To extend the service life, a new cord is lubricated with oil. For the same purpose, an elastic band 1 m long is attached to one of its ends.

Rice. 16. Cord twisted

A markup template is used to mark frequently recurring dimensions. It is quite possible to replace it with a folding ruler.

Targeting boards (Fig. 17) are necessary for hanging heights and planes.

Rice. 17. Target boards

Woodworking tools

For woodworking, you will need the following tools:

2. Rotate.

4. Impact drilling tools.

5. Planer.

6. Chisel.

7. Gimlet.

8. Twist drills.

9. Cross saw.

10. Bow saw.

11. Hacksaw.

The ax is used for trimming and chopping wood. The blade of this tool is wedge-shaped.

The brace is the simplest tool for drilling holes. In addition, with its help, replacing the drill with a screwdriver, you can screw in and unscrew the screws.

A drill, like a brace, is used to drill holes of various diameters. It is easy to use, which allows you to save not only effort, but also time.

Impact drilling tools are essential for drilling materials such as brick, concrete, stone, glass, tile, metal.

A planer (Fig. 18) is necessary for planing a tree. A planer with a double knife is especially convenient. For a large amount of planing work, a mechanical planer is used.

Rice. 18. Planer

A chisel (chisel) (Fig. 19) is needed to make through holes, recesses, etc. The width of the tool can be 0.5, 0.1 and 3 cm.

Rice. 19. Chisel

A gimlet (Fig. 20), whose diameter is 0.5 cm, is used for drilling soft rocks wood, such as pine, poplar, spruce, linden.

Rice. 20. Gimlet

Twist drills are designed for drilling hard woods such as beech, oak, ash. For many household jobs, you will need drills with a diameter of 3, 5, 8, 10mm.

A cross saw is used for cross cutting wood (Fig. 21).

Rice. 21. Cross saw

The bow saw (Fig. 22) is used for transverse and longitudinal sawing of materials.

Rice. 22. Bow saw

Hacksaws are used for sawing various kinds wood and other materials. In addition, you will need nails. They are of several types (Fig. 23).

Rice. 23. Types of nails: a - a straight, smooth, square nail, with a galvanized or plain surface for construction and carpentry; b - siphon nail, tetrahedral, without a head; c - a nail for roofing, round profiled, used when working with cardboard, roofing paper, etc .; g - ribbed nail, round with a corrugated galvanized surface, necessary for connections with high tensile loads; e - a twisted nail, having a regular or countersunk head, is used in places with a changing load (floor boards); e - a nail with a ribbed profiled surface; g - a nail with an enlarged cap in the form of a washer, round with a ribbed surface, used with an additional sealing washer to strengthen the roof; h - anchor nail, round with a galvanized ribbed surface; and - a hard nail, steel, used when working with concrete; j - round, acid-resistant nail with a rounded head and a ribbed surface, used in places subject to corrosion; l - copper or bronze nail, panel with a ribbed surface and a decorative cap, used in places with high humidity; m - a round nail with a galvanized corrugated surface and a wide hat, used when working with bituminous slabs; n - a double-head nail, used where it will subsequently be removed, for example, in formwork; o - a round, roofing nail with a galvanized corrugated surface and a rounded head with a sealant, used when fastening facing or roofing profiled slabs.

Painting tools

Choosing tools for painting works, you should pay attention to the quality of the materials with which to work, the size of objects or objects that require staining, and their locations.

Tools for surface preparation for painting:

1. Spatula (Fig. 24).

Rice. 24. Spatula

2. The spatula is flat.

3. Washing brush (Fig. 25).

Rice. 25. Flushing brush

4. Sweeping brush (Fig. 26).

Rice. 26. Sweeping brush

5. Wire brush.

7. Hammer for removing rust.

9. Blowtorch.

10. Trowel.

11. Plaster trowel.

13. Shoulder.

Tools needed for marking and measuring:

1. Level.

2. Folding meter.

3. Measuring tape.

4. Wooden plank.

5. Ruler for painting.

6. Chopping cord with hanging weight.

7. Pencil.

8. Any coloring matter.

Tools needed for applying the coloring material (Fig. 28):

1. The brush is round.

2. Varnishing brush (Fig. 27).

Rice. 27. Lacquer brush flat

3. Brush for painting heating appliances (Fig. 28, a).

Rice. 28. Painting tools: a - curved brush for painting steam heating pipes; b - straight brush for painting radiators; c - screw-on brush; g - flat brush

4. Paint roller.

5. High and low pressure spray installations.

6. Spray gun with pressure tank for coloring material.

In addition to tools for painting, you need to take care of various containers for storing and carrying materials. These can be cans, cans, canisters, barrels, boxes for bulk materials, buckets, bowls, etc.

Carpentry tools

For carpentry work, the following tools should be prepared:

1. Planer (sherhebel, ordinary planer, double knife planer, jointer, grinder).

2. Chisel.

3. Various clamping devices.

5. Drills.

7. Skobel.

8. Workbench.

A planer is needed for planing a tree. There are several varieties of planers, each of which has a block with a notch and a slot for a knife and chips, and a device for attaching a knife. The tool knife is set to the required chip thickness.

For rough work, a sherhebel is used - a narrow planer with a rounded knife without a tongue. A regular planer, which has a slightly rounded blade and does not have a sliding tongue, can smooth out a poorly finished surface. To do this, the planer is led at an angle to the surface, thereby preventing the appearance of scoring. Among craftsmen, a planer with a double straight blade and rounded corners is especially popular.

The planer-grinder is equipped with a narrow gap in the last and an accurate setting of the tongue, which makes it suitable for finishing.

A jointer 60 cm long is used for processing long parts.

A chisel is used to gouge holes for locks and spikes. It consists of a hardwood handle and a blade fixed in it with a wedge.

To increase the strength of the connection of parts, clamping devices will be required, for example, a bollard, a clamp, a door clamp.

Cycle and scraper - tools for finishing. With their help, irregularities on the surface of a tree treated with a planer are eliminated.

The workbench belongs to the equipment of the carpentry workshop. It performs almost all carpentry work.

Glass Tools

For glass work you will need the following tools:

1. Diamond glass cutter.

2. Carbide glass cutter.

3. Pincers (pliers).

4. Chisel.

5. Ruler.

6. Hammer.

The diamond glass cutter is considered the best tool for cutting glass. It is equipped with a metal hammer, in which there are slots for breaking glass.

Carbide glass cutter is used to cut glass. Cutting is carried out by three rollers inserted into slotted heads.

Pliers (pliers) are used to break off already cut glass.

A chisel is required for finishing the frame under glass, as well as for other work.

The ruler is used for more precise and even cutting of glass.

A hammer is needed to strengthen the glass in the frame.

Devices for transporting building materials

For transportation you will need:

2. Trolley.

3. Rocker.

4. Stretcher.

The wheelbarrow is used at a construction site as vehicle. Working with it requires some skill.

It should be remembered that the load must be placed in the middle part of the wheelbarrow.

The trolley is also used at a construction site as a vehicle. It is perfect for carrying heavy loads, thereby facilitating the work of builders.

The rocker is used to carry baskets and buckets filled with water, sand, cement, etc.

Stretchers are needed to move goods.

Tool sharpening

In order for the work to be of better quality and not to expend too much effort on them, you need to ensure that all tools are well sharpened.

To sharpen tools you will need:

1. Sharpener.

2. Bar.

3. File.

Sharpening blades with a sharpener cutting tools. When sharpening the blades of a chisel, planer and chisel, the whetstone is rotated towards the blade (Fig. 29). The blade after sharpening is ground with a bar.

Rice. 29. Sharpener

During the sharpening process, the stone is moistened with water from time to time so that the steel from which the tool is made does not anneal.

To sharpen the saw, a trihedral file is used, the size of which must correspond to the size of the saw teeth.

Before performing work, the teeth of the tool are set so that they have the same height and width of the set. Divorce of teeth is done with a special wiring or adjustable tongs. Before sharpening the saw, it is tightly clamped in a vice so that the teeth protrude from the vise by only 2 cm. The saw is sharpened with right side its blades towards the left (when sharpening the saw teeth, burrs are formed, which increase the efficiency of working with the tool). Care must be taken to ensure that each tooth has the same number file movements.

The teeth of a saw designed for working with raw wood are sharpened on both sides.

To sharpen the blades of a chisel and planer, a support is attached to the grinding box, which makes it possible to sharpen the tool knives evenly and correctly. During sharpening, pay attention to the position of the tip: it must be completely adjacent to the grindstone. After sharpening, the tip is slightly rounded so that when working with the tool on wooden surface grooves and notches did not appear. To remove burrs from a knife or a planer, it is brought on a bar, performing circular movements and turning it over one side or the other.

Tools such as chisels and punches are sharpened with an electric sharpener. The point and blade of the punch and chisel are not sharpened as sharply as the blades and points of tools used for woodworking. During operation, it is necessary to ensure that the sharpening angle is more obtuse. During the sharpening process, the tool is cooled from time to time.

The cycle is sharpened with a file. Fine-tuning of the cycle is carried out until a burr is formed over the chamfer of the tip.

High-quality, accurate holes are obtained with a well-sharpened drill. But its sharpening should be carried out only by a specialist. If the tool does not drill well, it can be slightly corrected with a simple knife file with a fine cut, with light movements directed counterclockwise.

In order for cutting and other tools not to fail prematurely, they must be handled correctly: stored in a strictly defined place, their cutting parts should be protected from dust, sand, moisture, etc.

Everything fewer men know how to want to hold a hammer or a drill in their hands. "What for? I'd rather make money and hire a professional." But a woman appreciates when her husband does the housework himself, with his own hands. A man is not when he is drunk and in a vest. A man is the one behind whom is like behind a stone wall.

For those who started repairs or just like to make something, we have prepared a selection of tools that must be in the house.

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What is it?

The level, or spirit level, is a tool for assessing the compliance of a surface with a vertical or horizontal plane, as well as measuring the degree of deviation. There are laser and digital devices, but the usual level with flasks with liquid is no worse.

What for?

Nailing a shelf evenly or hanging a curtain "by eye" is almost impossible. Also, the level is indispensable in finishing work.

How much?

The usual bubble level costs from 150-200 rubles. Laser levels much more expensive - from 700 rubles.

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What is it?

The length is measured with a tape measure. Usually it is a metal tape with a scale wound on a reel in a plastic case. Inside there is a return spring that helps to wind the tape. To prevent this from happening spontaneously, the roulettes are equipped with a stopper. It fixes right amount unwound tape. The length of the household roulette tape is from 3 to 100 meters.

What for?

With a tape measure, you can quickly measure distances from and to something, as well as determine the parameters of an object.

How much?

The price depends on the length of the measuring tape. A three-meter tape measure costs from 100 rubles.

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What is it?

A square is a tool for measuring and constructing angles. The most practical are metal squares. In repair, construction and any DIY work, universal (or combined) squares are often used. They, just like ordinary ones, consist of a block and a ruler, but the ruler is movable, and the block is multifunctional.

What for?

A universal square can replace several tools at once: yerunok, thickness gauge, malka, measuring and drawing rulers, and others.

How much?

The price tag for universal squares starts from 500 rubles.

Clamp

What is it?

A clamp is a tool for fixing parts during processing or, for example, gluing. The simplest manual clamp is a bracket and a movable element with clamps (screw or lever) for fixing the part and adjusting the compression force. By the way, that's why the clamp is simply called a clamp or clamp. There are screw, mounting, angle, quick release and manual clamps. When choosing this tool, you need to pay attention to the distance that the fixing elements can move apart. The larger it is, the better: you can work with both small and large parts.

What for?

The tool is indispensable in joinery and carpentry, allows you to free your hands.

How much?

The cost of a clamp depends on its type. the simplest manual model you can buy for 200-300 rubles.

Claw hammer

What is it?

A hammer is a percussion tool for hammering nails, breaking objects and other works. It consists of a monolithic impact part (striker) made of metal and a wooden or plastic handle. Hammers are divided into types depending on the shape of the impact part, size and purpose.

There should be several hammers in the house. But the most versatile is considered a hammer with a nail puller. One side of the striker is made in the form of a fork with curved horns. With it, you can not only hammer, but also pull out nails.

What for?

To nail (or tear off) anything to anything (from anything). You can also pick something up with a nail hammer.

How much?

The initial price of a nail hammer weighing half a kilo is 500 rubles.

Construction stapler

What is it?

A construction stapler (sometimes called a nail or stapler) is a tool for driving staples or nails. There are several types: mechanical, electric and pneumatic staplers. In everyday life, it is usually enough mechanical stapler made of metal (such are more reliable), which drives the staples with the help of a spring and a lever that compresses it.

What for?

An excellent assistant in the insulation or sheathing of the balcony, as well as in the repair of furniture. An excellent alternative to a hammer when working with small nails.

How much?

The cost of mechanical construction staplers starts from 400-500 rubles.

Foam gun

What is it?

A foam gun is a tool for working with polyurethane foam. By design, it is a trunk with special valves, responsible for the intensity and thickness of the foam supply. The barrel is mounted on a handle with a trigger drive, and a foam bottle is screwed on top of it. Previously, such pistols were used mainly by professional window and door installers, but due to impracticality household cylinders with plastic tube(actually they are disposable) more and more men prefer pistols. It is recommended to buy pistols with the maximum number of metal parts: they are easier to care for.

What for?

Mounting foam dries out over time - cracks form. To close them up, as well as to install a window yourself or door frame, you will need a foam gun. Also mounting foam used for sound and heat insulation. In this case, you need a spray gun.

How much?

Prices vary. The minimum is 200–250 rubles.

hot glue gun

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What is it?

The hot glue gun is a tool for gluing various surfaces. AT plastic case glue sticks are inserted from the “end”, which are subsequently converted into liquid glue with the help of heating elements. Glue is fed through a metal nozzle. During operation, it gets very hot, so the gun is equipped with a special stand, you can’t just put it on the table. There are many types of hot glue guns on the market. The principle of their work is the same, but the quality varies.

What for?

It is indispensable for fastening work on surfaces that do not tolerate mechanical stress: where it cannot be nailed, it can be glued. It can be used to seal joints and fill joints (note: not suitable for hot surfaces such as fireplace mantels). With this tool, you can quickly and reliably glue the baseboard or glue the lagging wallpaper. The main advantage is that the glue sets instantly (in 15-30 seconds).

How much?

The simplest glue guns cost 200-500 rubles. But these are rather flimsy models, created not for serious work, but rather for women's handmade. The price tag for good glue guns starts at 1,500 rubles.

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What is it?

A jigsaw is a tool for curved cutting of materials. With the usual manual jigsaw Many are familiar with the school bench. Let's talk about electricity. An electric jigsaw is a plastic case with an electric motor and a mechanism for reciprocating the saw blade inside. Modern electric jigsaws allow you to cut even metal up to 3 centimeters thick, and wood up to 14 centimeters.

What for?

An electric jigsaw can cut materials, including at an angle, and it can also perform longitudinal, figured cuts. It can be used to cut ceramic tiles or cut a hole in the countertop.

How much?

A manual electric jigsaw costs from 1,000 rubles.

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What is it?

This is a tool for grinding various surfaces. Exist different types grinders. The simplest is vibration. The flat rectangular sole is fixed on the anchor, which transmits the movement from the engine. The principle of operation and delta grinders is similar (the platform does not look like Greek letter"delta") and belt grinder. The difference is in the nuances: the first one can get to corners and other hard-to-reach surfaces, and the second one can process not only wood, but also metal with plastic. The most versatile type of grinder is the eccentric. With such a tool, you can clean, grind, and polish any surface, you can perform both rough and fine work.

What for?

Doing a serious repair, you will say thank you to the grinder more than once. Take off old paint or whitewash? No problem! Remove rust, dirt or soot? No problem! Fit a detail? Easily!

How much?

The simplest grinding machines cost from 500 rubles and above. The units are more serious and efficient - from 1,500 rubles.

Electric drill

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What is it?

A drill is a tool for drilling holes. This is almost the first tool that a man acquires for himself. Drills are manual, pneumatic and electric. There are also tools that have, in addition to drilling, an additional function. For example, a drill mixer. The most versatile in the household is considered a drill driver with a battery. In order for the tool to work without recharging longer, it is necessary to choose models with a large battery capacity. It is also recommended to purchase a spare battery (sometimes it is included): while one is working, the other is charging.

What for?

A drill driver is needed to quickly drill a hole, as well as screw in or unscrew a bolt or screw. If you've ever had to assemble and hang cabinets, you know how easy this tool is.

How much?

If you search, you can buy a drill driver for 500 rubles, but good models cost two or three times more.

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What is it?

A manual circular saw, or an electric circular saw, is the "heavy artillery" of repair. It is a sharp-toothed disc, which is installed on the unit with high-speed torque. Intended circular saws for sawing wood, but when using special discs, you can work with metal or plastic. Modern manual circular saws allow you to cut at an angle, as well as to cut not from the edge, but to cut into the depth from an arbitrary point.

What for?

Saw and cut anything. It helps especially if you live not in an apartment, but in a house.

How much?

Like any serious technique, manual circular saws are not cheap. The price tag depends on the power, disk diameter, manufacturer and other parameters. It is unlikely that there will be a model cheaper than 3,000 rubles.

Now you know what should be in the arsenal of a man who is capable of more than just typing on a keyboard.

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Fewer men know how to want to hold a hammer or drill in their hands. "What for? I'd rather make money and hire a professional." But a woman appreciates when her husband does the housework himself, with his own hands. A man is not when he is drunk and in a vest. A man is the one behind whom is like behind a stone wall.

For those who started repairs or just like to make something, we have prepared a selection of tools that must be in the house.

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What is it?

What for?

Nailing a shelf evenly or hanging a curtain "by eye" is almost impossible. Also, the level is indispensable in finishing work.

How much?

The usual bubble level costs from 150-200 rubles. Laser levels are much more expensive - from 700 rubles.

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What is it?

The length is measured with a tape measure. Usually it is a metal tape with a scale wound on a reel in a plastic case. Inside there is a return spring that helps to wind the tape. To prevent this from happening spontaneously, the roulettes are equipped with a stopper. It fixes the required amount of unwound tape. The length of the household roulette tape is from 3 to 100 meters.

What for?

With a tape measure, you can quickly measure distances from and to something, as well as determine the parameters of an object.

How much?

The price depends on the length of the measuring tape. A three-meter tape measure costs from 100 rubles.

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What is it?

What for?

A universal square can replace several tools at once: yerunok, thickness gauge, malka, measuring and drawing rulers, and others.

How much?

The price tag for universal squares starts from 500 rubles.