Tool set for Daughter moving to new appartment

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April 05, 2018, 09:06 AM

Loaded Round

Tool set for Daughter moving to new appartment

Looking for suggestions for a tool set for my 21 year old Daughter.

In May she'll be moving to her first "real" home. Until now she has lived in various on campus housing.

I think she needs some small assortment of tools to go with the new apartment. They have onsite maintenance, so she doesn't need anything extensive. Under $100.

April 05, 2018, 09:14 AM

Sig209

something like this:

https://www.northerntool.com/s..._200649558_200649558

I would add a few items like channel lock pliers

IME something like this is highly useful too:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mid...FVM_YGs_wiOfv3ZuD7lU

some high quality duct tape also

I have gotten a lot of light household / workplace use out of this drill also

https://www.walmart.com/ip/BLA...dless-Drill/47729344

don't need to break the bank to get her a useful set of tools - she isn't a construction worker

as guys we tend to over-buy gear but frankly it's not necessary 99% of the time

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April 05, 2018, 09:18 AM

pbslinger

Make one with quality tools, small claw hammer, crescent wrench, flat and phillips screwdrivers, slip joint pliers and regular pliers.

April 05, 2018, 09:25 AM

Chance

My Dad always said don't buy tools till you need them.

That being said, I did the same thing for my daughter. Bought the pieces individually.

Hammer
Vice grips
Slip lock and regular pliers
Multihead Screwdriver
Impact Wrench
Hex Key Set
Tool Box

HTH

April 05, 2018, 09:56 AM

OKCGene

Along that line, and no joke, a toilet plunger.

When you need one, and you will, you need one NOW and shouldn’t have to run to the store to buy one.

Hardly a “nice” gift, but a most useful one that will be needed.

April 05, 2018, 10:04 AM

V-Tail

April 05, 2018, 10:12 AM

arfmel

Butter knife(screwdriver/chisel/putty knife) and an old high heeled shoe (hammer). Elmer's glue. Cheap set of slip joint pliers if she is technically inclined.
Thats what my girl friends always had on hand.

April 05, 2018, 10:16 AM

YellowJacket

I use the crap out of this little stubby socket/ratchet set. Throw in a couple of hex adapters to use the sockets with a cordless drill and you've got a nice nut driver, as well.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hu...e-H46PCSTS/300117122

A hammer, of course. Some drywall anchors so she can hang pictures. Maybe a stud finder if she's gonna hang heavier stuff. A decent level, at least 24" long. A mini screwdriver set. LiOn cordless drill. Flashlight. Needlenose pliers.

April 05, 2018, 10:23 AM

blueye

I went over to Harbor Freight with the online coupons and set my niece up with the basics.

April 05, 2018, 10:34 AM

chellim1

It doesn't have to be new.
You can find great deals on tools on Craigslist or at garage sales.

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April 05, 2018, 10:36 AM

BBMW

That shotgun may be bigger and heavier than the OPs daughter.

quote:
Originally posted by V-Tail:

April 05, 2018, 10:49 AM

bendable

https://www.harborfreight.com/...e-tool-kit-4030.html

holler and I will send you a 20% off coupon, so she can get a couple of hammers and a drill, and drill bit set.

some of their tools have a life time warranty.

April 05, 2018, 11:06 AM

V-Tail

quote:
Originally posted by chellim1:
It doesn't have to be new. You can find great deals on tools on Craigslist or at garage sales.

My local pawnshop /FFL guy has more tools for sale than I could carry in my truck.

April 05, 2018, 11:07 AM

V-Tail

quote:
Originally posted by BBMW:
That shotgun may be bigger and heavier than the OPs daughter.

With the right tools, she could probably rig some sort of gimbal mount.

April 05, 2018, 11:11 AM

CD228

A pair of adjustable wrenches, Slip joint and needle nose plier, a pair of cutters, set of screw drivers and Allen keys (US/Meteric), a decent hammer, box cutter, electric and duct tape, a good flashlight and a fire extinguisher would work. A good wrench and ratchet set would be a bonus.

April 05, 2018, 11:20 AM

mark60

Don't buy junk tools because when she calls you to fix something you'll be using junk tools.

April 05, 2018, 11:28 AM

Jelly

quote:
Originally posted by YellowJacket:
I use the crap out of this little stubby socket/ratchet set. Throw in a couple of hex adapters to use the sockets with a cordless drill and you've got a nice nut driver, as well.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hu...e-H46PCSTS/300117122

I got one of those same Husky sets a couple years ago I also use it a bunch.

April 05, 2018, 01:24 PM

Sig209

quote:
Originally posted by mark60:
Don't buy junk tools because when she calls you to fix something you'll be using junk tools.

you'd take your own and you know it!

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April 05, 2018, 01:27 PM

reflex/deflex 64

Think about the actual needs and buy accordingly. There's much to be said about a leatherman tool. I basically recreated one in individual tools.

One of those folding Torx and Allen tools is nice, she'll be assembling the Target pressboard furniture likely. A 16oz claw hammer, stud finder and some picture hanging nails. A good flashlight, doesn't have to be some tactical wonder. Lithium car battery jumper can be nice.