Cool and Useful Tools

Living productively is all about having the right tools. The secret to productivity is having and keeping a basic set of effective tools. We can do our tasks quickly and easily with the aid of tools. 

Your ability to provide high-quality service is directly related to the quality of the tools that you have. Tools are the second most important thing after work experience. 

Here are some cool and useful tools that everyone should have.

1. Cordless Drill

Cordless Drill

If you are only going to have one power tool, make it a cordless drill. Everyone needs to have a drill. It is one of the most common time-saving tools available in practically every workplace. It is for drilling holes in wood, metal, plastic, brick, sheetrock, and other materials.

You will need your drill whether you are building furniture, hanging pictures, fixing something, or building a treehouse. Typically, they are equipped with a cutting tool attachment and a driving tool attachment. Electric drills have existed for decades, but in recent years, an increasing number have become cordless. The cordless drill is much more useful than it used to be because it runs on batteries that can be charged. You can put them in small spaces, grab them when you need them, and take them anywhere you want.

When it comes to power tools, a cordless drill is required equipment. With a reliable cordless drill, you’ll be able to complete the majority of drilling operations, from tiny pilot holes to huge holes for electrical wiring, as well as driving fasteners ranging from delicate screws to heavy lag bolts.

2. Vise

You may secure the material you’re working with by mounting a vise on your workbench or in your workspace. With this tool, you can work more safely because you know your materials will stay in place. When it comes to woodworking, a vise is one of the most useful tools.

3. Circular Saw

Circular Saw

When it comes to quickly cutting through 2x material or sheet products, nothing beats a circular saw. This is one of the most often used framing tools.

This one won’t fit in your tool bag, but it will have a significant impact on your DIY abilities. It is a powered circular saw blade that may be hand-held or table-mounted. After using one of these, you will never want to saw manually again. They effortlessly cut through any piece of wood, making carpentry a piece of cake.

4. Utility Knife

This one is going to be helpful. The utility knife can be used for many different things. It has a protective coating on the outside so you don’t hurt yourself by accident. They are usually very sharp and can cut through many different things. They also have blades that can be changed, so you can always keep them sharp.

5. Socket Wrench Set

Socket Wrench Set

You might think you’re strong enough to twist off any bolt, but you are almost likely mistaken. The ratchet on the socket wrench makes it easier to do the job. It gives you a lot more torque than a regular wrench, so you can tighten bolts until they are very tight. That’s why car mechanics use this type of tool so often: the bolts need to be super tight so nothing in the engine or chassis comes loose.

6. Electric Snow Thrower

Shoveling snow is often a long, hard, and painful job. But you can get rid of snow with an Electric Snow Thrower, which will cut your work in half. This tool is great for getting rid of deep snow from driveways, walkways, or any other paths. With the Electric Snow Thrower, you can forget about putting in hours of painful shoveling labor.

7. Metal Cutting Shears

Metal Cutting Shears

Metal cutting shears, commonly referred to as aircraft snips, are capable of slicing through metal, plastic, thick fabrics, and wire. This tool allows you to cut in straight, curved, or any desired direction. 

They are made to cut through a wide range of hard materials in different ways. This means you may choose from a few different styles to find a pair of snips that works for the task at hand.

8. Stud Finder

You may believe you understand how to hang a painting on a wall. That is, until you set it up, admire it for a few moments, and then watch it fall to the floor. Heavy pictures cannot be hung on plasterboard alone; they must be attached directly to studs in the wall. This is where a stud finder comes into play. This pocket-sized device can detect both metal and wooden studs in walls, allowing you to identify the ideal spot to hang your picture frames.

9. Needle-Nose Pliers

Needle-Nose Pliers

Needless to say, having a set of needle-nose pliers on hand can be very helpful for a wide range of everyday tasks around the house. Typically, it is used by electricians while they are installing or repairing electrical wire. Other uses include putting together furniture and keeping nails still while hammering them in place.

10. Plunger

Clogs are common, and they can happen when you least expect it. When this happens, you can use a plunger to clear the clogs quickly. There are eight distinct types of plungers, each designed to work with a certain kind of drain. Invest in a plunger that can be used with both standard and high-efficiency toilets.

11. Power Nail Gun

Power Nail Gun

Although it’s possible to mend just about anything by hammering a few nails into place, a power nail gun is sometimes necessary for repairing more involved projects like installing kitchen cabinets, framing, or constructing furniture.

It can be used instead of a hammer to drill nails into the surface with less effort. Power nail guns are one of the most useful tools you can buy, and they don’t cost much and come with their own air compressor.

12. Allen Wrench Set

This small tool can also be called an Allen key or an Allen wrench. It was first called a hex key, but since the Allen company in Hartford, Connecticut registered that name as a trademark, that is what most people call it. They are used to tighten bolts with hexagonal sockets and are often used to fix bikes, build furniture, and even open locks.

Hexagonal sockets aren’t the most common sockets, but you will run into them, so a good Allen key set is a good idea. 

Wrapping Up:

With the help of these cool and useful tools, you can get the task done quickly and easily. When it comes to the quality of your work or repair, the quality of the tools you choose is just as important as the tools themselves. Since there are a lot of different tools needed in a lot of different fields, it’s important to make sure you get the right types and quality of tools for your needs.

You may also check out our Guide to Picking the Only Toolset You Will Ever Need for more recommendations.