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By *obilebottom OP   Man 20 weeks ago

All over

You enthusiastic diy-ers what essential item have I missed from my list that you consider essential and why? I am sure there will be lots of stuff missed

Ball peen hammer

Chisel hammer

Rubber mallet

Roofing hammer

Lump hammer

General wood chisel 

Butt chisel

Corner chisel

Flooring chisel

Mortise chisel 

Pairing chisel

Flathead screwdrivers

Phillips screwdrivers

Hex screwdrivers

Robertson screwdrivers

Offset screwdriver 

Ratcheting screwdriver

Nut driver

Needle nose pliers

Combination pliers 

Long nose pliers

Bent-nose pliers

Crimping pliers 

Slip joint pliers

Locking pliers 

Wire strippers

Set of allen keys

Tape measure

A crowbar

A utility knife

Regular handsaw

Tenon saw

Hacksaw

Coping saw

Bow saw

Spirit level

Box beam level

Laser level

Line level

Stud, pipe, wire finders

Adjustable wrench

Power drill

Circular Saw

Jigsaw

Router

Multimeter

Bench vice

Safety goggles

Work gloves

Ear protection

Dust mask

Tool boxes/bags/belts/chests/cabinets/racks

Clamps

Duct tape

Flashlight

Superglue

Sandpaper

WD40

Caulk/sealand and dispenser

Planes

Punches

Rubber mallet

A pair of scissors

Bolts, nuts and nails

Brace

Bradawl

Plunger

Step ladders

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By *ellhungvweMan 20 weeks ago

Cheltenham

Phone number of someone who knows what they are actually doing so they can fix all the mistakes?

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By *obilebottom OP   Man 20 weeks ago

All over


"Phone number of someone who knows what they are actually doing so they can fix all the mistakes?

"

Oh, I know very little about them, just like lists. Also putting few bits around the garage so that if I open the garage door my neighbours can notice them all and think that's a proper man's man

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By *oodmessMan 20 weeks ago

yumsville

Honestly read fleshlight

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By *obilebottom OP   Man 20 weeks ago

All over


"Honestly read fleshlight "

Phew, I thought I had missed something

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By *uke olovingmanMan 20 weeks ago

Gravesend

Spokeshave

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By *obilebottom OP   Man 20 weeks ago

All over


"Spokeshave "

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By *oodmessMan 20 weeks ago

yumsville

Axe, hatchet, chainsaw, sledge hammer, long pry bar, socket set(s), ratchets, ratchet straps, oil (various), car lifter upper, sit on lawn mower.

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman 20 weeks ago

Next Door

Dildo, wand and clit sucker.

Essential when DIY is needed

🤷‍♀️😇

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By *aramel.desiresMan 20 weeks ago

London

Plasters and bandages.

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By *aizyWoman 20 weeks ago

west midlands

First aid kit.

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By *inxy777Woman 20 weeks ago

essex

Phone

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By *elix SightedMan 20 weeks ago

Cloud 8

A warehouse to put it all in?!

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By *dam1971Man 20 weeks ago

Bedford

MiG welder and angle grinder. How on earth can you go into a job without being prepared?

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By *aizyWoman 20 weeks ago

west midlands


"Plasters and bandages. "

Snap! 🤕

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By *ottom charlieMan 20 weeks ago

washington


"You enthusiastic diy-ers what essential item have I missed from my list that you consider essential and why? I am sure there will be lots of stuff missed

Ball peen hammer

Chisel hammer

Rubber mallet

Roofing hammer

Lump hammer

General wood chisel 

Butt chisel

Corner chisel

Flooring chisel

Mortise chisel 

Pairing chisel

Flathead screwdrivers

Phillips screwdrivers

Hex screwdrivers

Robertson screwdrivers

Offset screwdriver 

Ratcheting screwdriver

Nut driver

Needle nose pliers

Combination pliers 

Long nose pliers

Bent-nose pliers

Crimping pliers 

Slip joint pliers

Locking pliers 

Wire strippers

Set of allen keys

Tape measure

A crowbar

A utility knife

Regular handsaw

Tenon saw

Hacksaw

Coping saw

Bow saw

Spirit level

Box beam level

Laser level

Line level

Stud, pipe, wire finders

Adjustable wrench

Power drill

Circular Saw

Jigsaw

Router

Multimeter

Bench vice

Safety goggles

Work gloves

Ear protection

Dust mask

Tool boxes/bags/belts/chests/cabinets/racks

Clamps

Duct tape

Flashlight

Superglue

Sandpaper

WD40

Caulk/sealand and dispenser

Planes

Punches

Rubber mallet

A pair of scissors

Bolts, nuts and nails

Brace

Bradawl

Plunger

Step ladders

"

a 10 ton truck to carry all of them about if you get anyone asking you to do any jobs at their place,,

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By *obilebottom OP   Man 20 weeks ago

All over

a 10 ton truck to carry all of them about if you get anyone asking you to do any jobs at their place,,

Nobody would be mad enough to ask me to do diy. I can wire a plug, change a fuse and bang a nail straight into a wall but much more and you lost me

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By *iscoman7771000Man 20 weeks ago

birmingham

Program your phone before to 999

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By (user no longer on site) 20 weeks ago

If it’s DIY you forgot a fleshlight!

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By *obilebottom OP   Man 20 weeks ago

All over


"If it’s DIY you forgot a fleshlight!"

I have a flashlight on, did I spell it wrong?

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By *2000ManMan 20 weeks ago

Worthing

Newspaper to catch dust/paint spills.

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By *obilebottom OP   Man 20 weeks ago

All over


"Newspaper to catch dust/paint spills. "

Oh you just reminded me, dustsheets

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By *oodmessMan 20 weeks ago

yumsville


"If it’s DIY you forgot a fleshlight!

I have a flashlight on, did I spell it wrong? "

I thought you had a fleshlight on that

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By *obilebottom OP   Man 20 weeks ago

All over


"If it’s DIY you forgot a fleshlight!

I have a flashlight on, did I spell it wrong?

I thought you had a fleshlight on that "

A case of your two minds think alike maybe?

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By *lowupdollTV/TS 20 weeks ago

Herts/Beds/Lomdon

‘Butt chisel’

Snigger

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By *obilebottom OP   Man 20 weeks ago

All over


"‘Butt chisel’

Snigger "

To be fair I did too

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By *osey WalesMan 20 weeks ago

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Set square

Stanley knife

SDS drill

Pilot drill bits

Battery hoover (we all make a mess)

And possibly the most important piece of equipment. A sharp pencil. I recommend a Tracer Pencil.

Enjoy the DIY. Embrace it

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By *osey WalesMan 20 weeks ago

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Oh maybe a 1st and or 2nd fix nail gun 🤷‍♂️

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By *obilebottom OP   Man 20 weeks ago

All over


"Set square

Stanley knife

SDS drill

Pilot drill bits

Battery hoover (we all make a mess)

And possibly the most important piece of equipment. A sharp pencil. I recommend a Tracer Pencil.

Enjoy the DIY. Embrace it

"

Oh no, just for show

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By *oodmessMan 20 weeks ago

yumsville

Tool belt

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By *icecouple561Couple 20 weeks ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

Has anybody said those things you can measure right angles with?

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By *hunky GentMan 20 weeks ago

Maldon and Peterborough


"Has anybody said those things you can measure right angles with?"

Set square

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By *icecouple561Couple 20 weeks ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex


"Has anybody said those things you can measure right angles with?

Set square "

Lol no. Mitre thingy.

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By *tephanieuktvTV/TS 20 weeks ago

bristol


"Phone number of someone who knows what they are actually doing so they can fix all the mistakes?

"

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By *ffervescentMan 20 weeks ago

winfrith

Hinge router .

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By *inaTitzTV/TS 20 weeks ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Bradawl.

Mug for tea

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By (user no longer on site) 20 weeks ago


"You enthusiastic diy-ers what essential item have I missed from my list that you consider essential and why? I am sure there will be lots of stuff missed

Ball peen hammer

Chisel hammer

Rubber mallet

Roofing hammer

Lump hammer

General wood chisel 

Butt chisel

Corner chisel

Flooring chisel

Mortise chisel 

Pairing chisel

Flathead screwdrivers

Phillips screwdrivers

Hex screwdrivers

Robertson screwdrivers

Offset screwdriver 

Ratcheting screwdriver

Nut driver

Needle nose pliers

Combination pliers 

Long nose pliers

Bent-nose pliers

Crimping pliers 

Slip joint pliers

Locking pliers 

Wire strippers

Set of allen keys

Tape measure

A crowbar

A utility knife

Regular handsaw

Tenon saw

Hacksaw

Coping saw

Bow saw

Spirit level

Box beam level

Laser level

Line level

Stud, pipe, wire finders

Adjustable wrench

Power drill

Circular Saw

Jigsaw

Router

Multimeter

Bench vice

Safety goggles

Work gloves

Ear protection

Dust mask

Tool boxes/bags/belts/chests/cabinets/racks

Clamps

Duct tape

Flashlight

Superglue

Sandpaper

WD40

Caulk/sealand and dispenser

Planes

Punches

Rubber mallet

A pair of scissors

Bolts, nuts and nails

Brace

Bradawl

Plunger

Step ladders

"

Electrical insulation tape

Zip ties

Short, medium, long spirit level

G clamps and sach clamps

And most importantly, a podger

Do you already have project in mind or just preparing for impending influx of ideas?

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By *aracd69TV/TS 20 weeks ago

ivybridge

Why do you need 2 rubber mallets ? Different sizes for different jobs ?

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By *illbe9999Man 20 weeks ago

Holmfirth

I replaced my bowsaw blade on a 21" beauty that my Dad gave me 30 years ago.

Amazing how it cuts now!

Always wanted a chopsaw to cut logs

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By *illbe9999Man 20 weeks ago

Holmfirth


"Why do you need 2 rubber mallets ? Different sizes for different jobs ? "

I prefer a copper/plastic soft mallet myself

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By *ib.Man 20 weeks ago

Hampshire

YouTube.

Advice on any problem you have.

I had a bit of a win today managing to turn off a seized stopcock.

How my life has changed in the lat decade.

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By *agatoXXXMan 20 weeks ago

Gone and completely forgotten.

Mallets' Mallet.

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By *illbe9999Man 20 weeks ago

Holmfirth

I do like my Engineer's Level with the graduated bubble

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By *agatoXXXMan 20 weeks ago

Gone and completely forgotten.


"I do like my Engineer's Level with the graduated bubble"

What did it graduate in?

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By *illbe9999Man 20 weeks ago

Holmfirth


"I do like my Engineer's Level with the graduated bubble

What did it graduate in?"

Looking cool when you get it out of the box

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By *lexm87Man 20 weeks ago

Various

1. Taxi numbers - to get you to a and e.

2. Numbers for florest, jewleller and lawyers. For when you make a mess.

3. Details of your local tool library, so you can donate all the stuff to people who'll use it.

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By *aramel.desiresMan 20 weeks ago

London


"Plasters and bandages.

Snap! 🤕 "

I'll come and apply any plasters, bandages or 1st aid you require.. Put me on speed dial.

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By *obilebottom OP   Man 20 weeks ago

All over


"You enthusiastic diy-ers what essential item have I missed from my list that you consider essential and why? I am sure there will be lots of stuff missed

Ball peen hammer

Chisel hammer

Rubber mallet

Roofing hammer

Lump hammer

General wood chisel 

Butt chisel

Corner chisel

Flooring chisel

Mortise chisel 

Pairing chisel

Flathead screwdrivers

Phillips screwdrivers

Hex screwdrivers

Robertson screwdrivers

Offset screwdriver 

Ratcheting screwdriver

Nut driver

Needle nose pliers

Combination pliers 

Long nose pliers

Bent-nose pliers

Crimping pliers 

Slip joint pliers

Locking pliers 

Wire strippers

Set of allen keys

Tape measure

A crowbar

A utility knife

Regular handsaw

Tenon saw

Hacksaw

Coping saw

Bow saw

Spirit level

Box beam level

Laser level

Line level

Stud, pipe, wire finders

Adjustable wrench

Power drill

Circular Saw

Jigsaw

Router

Multimeter

Bench vice

Safety goggles

Work gloves

Ear protection

Dust mask

Tool boxes/bags/belts/chests/cabinets/racks

Clamps

Duct tape

Flashlight

Superglue

Sandpaper

WD40

Caulk/sealand and dispenser

Planes

Punches

Rubber mallet

A pair of scissors

Bolts, nuts and nails

Brace

Bradawl

Plunger

Step ladders

Electrical insulation tape

Zip ties

Short, medium, long spirit level

G clamps and sach clamps

And most importantly, a podger

Do you already have project in mind or just preparing for impending influx of ideas?"

No, I just want to makevsure no nlooming tradesman tells me they forgot something and have to come back and never do. You know what they are like. That and it's a man thing, innit?

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By *layful HarlequinMan 20 weeks ago

iver heath

Wow you have way too much free time

Saying that

Drill, electrical tester , jig saw , oh and multi tool is a must

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By *obilebottom OP   Man 20 weeks ago

All over


"Wow you have way too much free time

Saying that

Drill, electrical tester , jig saw , oh and multi tool is a must "

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By *elvet RopeMan 20 weeks ago

by the big field

Chop Saw

Pole Saw

Band Saw

Jig Saw

Circular Saw

Recip Saw

Oscillating Multi tool

Rattle Gun

Gerber/Leatherman

Axe & hatchet

Scaff tower

Volt Stick

Breaker

B&D Workman/Trestles

Decent Vice

Hair Dryer (excellent for drying off water and paint)

Air Compressor (Static and portable)

Ratchet Spanner

Socket Set

Allen Keys & Hex/Torx bars

Henry Hoover

Netwrok analyser/RF & Sat meters

Pipe cutters (Copper & plastic)

Various size and types of clamps

Wheelbarrow

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By *r TriomanMan 20 weeks ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

Blow torch,

F Type Spanner,

Staple Gun,

Dremmel,

Voltmeter,

Current detector,

First Aid Kit..

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By (user no longer on site) 20 weeks ago

Back hoe excavator.

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By (user no longer on site) 19 weeks ago

Phone number for a joiner 👍🏻

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