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It pays to be prepared. Even the best
organised DIY fan knows the pain of planning out a long weekend of work to put
up those shelves you always wanted, finally fix the squeaky door, and give the
wall a fresh lick of paint – only to discover at 6pm on a Sunday evening that
vital piece of equipment you thought you had is missing, and all the shops are
closed. There’s no way around it – you just have to be better prepared next
time and make sure you have absolutely everything you might need ready for use.
But it’s easier than you might think to be prepared for almost any construction
task – simply pick up a large screwdriver set and a versatile combi hammer
drill, and you’ll be prepared for almost any job.
Screwdriver Set
Whether you’re assembling flatpack
furniture or just opening the battery compartment on the remote control, having
the right screwdriver for the job can mean the difference between a quick
disassembly and the horror of a stripped screw that will never come out.
Luckily, you don’t need to purchase and store a dozen different screwdrivers to
get by – a simple screwdriver set, containing a handle and an array of bits, is
all you need for the majority of jobs.
Though there can be a bewildering
array of screw bits available, you only need a handful to cope with almost
any home DIY task. Flathead screws are still common in older constructions,
while Philips and pozidrives screws are almost ubiquitous for modern DIY work.
If you work with electronics or computers, it can be handy to be prepared for
star-shaped Torx screws too.
Combi Hammer Drill
As the name suggests, a combi hammer drill
is a versatile piece of equipment that can handle almost any DIY drilling
around the house. Use them with a drill bit for wood or metal and the high
torque motor punches holes effortlessly for construction projects or affixing
objects to walls. Switch down to a lower torque, and they function just as
effectively for taking the effort out of driving screws with the press of a
button – especially ideal for tight spaces where a manual screwdriver might be
awkward to turn. Plus, with a hammer function, they provide the sheer force
required to drill the toughest of materials like concrete or masonry –
impossible with any other type of drill. You can pick between a corded or
cordless drill depending on your preferences – Anglia
Tool Centre offer a range of cordless drills for freedom from dangling wires
when working.
Nice article. I think that the screwdriver is a magic tool. I always have one – I even got a small Phillips screwdriver set in my man purse. However I strongly advice you to choose quality over price. Most low priced screwdrivers magnetic heads don’t work at all. So buy once, but buy quality!