THE BASICS - TOOLS FOR EVERY TOOL BOX
Bostitch Tape Measure - Extends farther than ever!

- 13 foot standout (measure on your own)
- 1 1/4 blade width (Nice big graphics easy to read)
- "Blade Armor" coating helps it last long time
- Comes in 16, 25, 30 ft
- PRICE - APPROX $25
www.bostitch.com
Mayhew Tools, CatsPaw Lighted Magnifying Safety Glasses
(REGULAR 3M SAFETY GLASSES IN PACKAGE TOO. PRICE APPROX $20)
- Two LED Lights (can point where you need)
- Bi-focals - Magnify 2x. - Great for working with small stuff
- PRICE - APPROX $19
www.thetoolwarehouse.net
Stiletto Ti Finish Hammer
10oz titanium, 14.5" finish hammer (Hickory Handle)
- Titanium head gives you more power with less weight than steel
- Hits like 16 oz steel hammer - 10 times less recoil. (arm won't hurt)
- Magnetic Nail starter
- PRICE - APPROX $90
www.stiletto.com
Irwin 15 Inch Universal Handsaw

- Cuts 3x faster, no binding
- Better performance due to low handle design and triple ground teeth
- Fine cut, no tooth marks
- PRICE - APPROX $15
www.irwin.com
Milwaukee Compact 12v Hammer Drill
The M12® Cordless LITHIUM-ION 3/8" Hammer Drill Driver is the industry's first sub-compact hammer drill driver. At only 7-5/8" long and 2.8 lbs, it is the lightest and most compact hammer drill driver on the market.
- Subcompact Drill Driver for all regular applications (Drilling holes, driving screws. For instance hanging pictures)
- PLUS has setting for hammer drill. For drilling in brick or concrete
- Motor best in class - lots of torque
- 12 volt Li-Ion Battery (Red Lithium). Li-Ion batteries last longer and don't fade. Fuel gage shows run time
- PRICE APPROX $160 - Drill driver without hammer drill feature around $125
www.milwaukeetool.com
Empire 24" True Blue E70 Series Box Level

- Box level for carpenters masons, tile setters
- Easy to see Blue Vials - extremely accurate
- Aircraft aluminum
- Rubber hands grips
- PRICE APPROX $40
www.empirelevel.com
Kobalt -4 In1 Lighted Aluminum Screwdriver (Lowes)

- Ergonomic aluminum handle with non-slip rubber grip
- Three tips - magnet attach. Philips and flat
- LED bulbs illuminate work area
- One-handed on/off switch
- PRICE APPROX $10
www.lowes.com
Caulk Gun (plus) Red Devil Color Cure Pink 2 White Caulk
For indoor and out: Window and Door Frames, Trim, Baseboards, Countertops, Sinks, Bathtubs, Vents- Caulk goes on pink turns to white when cured
- Point is to let you know when dry - don't paint before dry!
- PRICE APPROX $5.00 A TUBE
www.reddevil.com
Craftsman Dog Bone Wrench

- Eight sockets - four each side - no searching in set for right size.
- SAE (standard in US) and METRIC
- PRICE APPROX $25
Irwin Vise Grip Quick adjusting Wrench (10 Inch)
(For short - This Irwin Wrench is quick adjusting)
- Slides into place - no need to turn with thumb to adjust
- Fat - Less hand fatigue
- Precise scale markings
- PRICE APPROX $20
www.amazon.com
Channellock Pliers
CHANNELCO 528 8 INCH SLIP JOINT - WIRE CUTTING SHEAR
- Number one name in pliers
- Comfort signature blue grip
- High carbon steel, won't rust
- PRICE APPROX $10
Klein Needle Nose Pliers - 8"
Accurate work hard to reach places
- PRICE APPROX $20
www.mytoolstore.com
Bostitch Twin Blade Utility Knife

- New twin blade design allows the user to alternate between two blades without carrying more than one knife
- InstantChange® feature allows the user to replace dull blades in seconds
- Knife Includes 2 straight and 2 hook blades
- PRICE APPROX $10
Gator Grip Sand Paper
Accurate work hard to reach places
- Easy grip for sanding - hand won't hurt
- PRICE APPROX $10
www.amazon.com
Red Tool Chest 20" (ACE)
- PRICE APPROX $30
Mechanix Light Up Gloves
The Glove Light combines fit, feel and function with an adjustable 8mm LED that gives you 14 hours of working in dark spaces.
- Great for work on cars
- PRICE APPROX $40
www.mechanix.com/the-original-glove-light
Magnetic Finger Gloves
It features a powerful magnet in the tip which allows you to hold and retrieve any small ferrous object with precise control. Ideal for tight-fitting and difficult to reach places. (can get gloves or just fingers.)
- PRICE - FINGER APPROX $10, GLOVES APPROX $20 (HEAVYWEIGHT VERSION THE VADAR approx $35)
www.magneticfinger.com/252837.html
Mayhew Tools, CatsPaw Lighted Flex Claw Pick Up Tool
A flexible, extending shaft with 4 flexible claws, combines with a powerful Led light to enable any user to grab lost items from almost any location.Note - Everyone wants to see what they can pick up - small screws, rings whatever. With three people it can be like a game seeing who can pick up most screws. Hard to see here, but it's one long tool you push button on one end, and the lighted claw opens up to grab.

- Reach and retrieve stuff (screws) in dark confined areas (car, behind wall)
- Four prong claw for grabbing
- LED light
- PRICE APPROX $10
www.mechanicstoolsupply.com
Duck brand tape in colorful designs and colors
Everyone loves duct tape and now it comes in an array of colors and patterns. Flames, zebra, and leopard all cool.
- PRICE APPROX $5
http://duckbrand.com/Products/duck-tape.aspx
ToughBilt Massive Mouth Tool Bag
(A tough built bag, with the space to hold, and display all your tools in one place)
- Heavy Duty
- Open Wide
- Lockable Zipper
- 51 Pockets
- PRICE APPROX $40
www.sears.com
