(VIDEO) Quick Tip: Trick Out a Toolbox
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Welcome to the Quick Start Guide to Homesteading series, where you will find everything you need to know to get started living a more sustainable life, whether you are in the city, country, or somewhere in between.
Today we are going to talk about the first idea in the Home and Construction category of the fundamentals framework
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Below are the show notes.
So what does that mean to trick out a toolbox in the homesteading fundamentals framework?
Julie - It simply means to assemble a basic set of tools.
Kevin - When we started our first toolkit nearly 20 years ago, it was just a little cardboard box. Over time it has evolved into a whole toolshed.
Why is it important to trick out a toolbox as a homesteader?
Julie - A big part of this life-style is developing self-sufficiency skills.
Kevin - An important part of moving toward self-sufficiency is being able to build and repair some of your own stuff. To do that, you need to have tools.
Julie - Through hard-won experience, we’ve learned that having the right tool for the right job is essential to completing a project and doing it safely.
How do you trick out a toolbox for your homestead?
Kevin - Just like with starting anything, we strongly encourage you to start small. Like we said, it took us nearly 2 decades to build up the tools we have now.
Julie - You can buy pre-made starter kits online and in big box stores, or put together your own. We’ll share with you what we recommend to begin with. Then over time, you can add to it. We’ve built our tool supply in two ways: we give each other tools as gifts and with every project we undertake, we budget a little extra for new tools.
Kevin - Here’s what we recommend for tricking out your first toolbox (or cardboard box):
2 phillips head screwdrivers, 1 large and 1 small
2 slotted (or standard) head screwdrivers, 1 large and 1 small1 hammer
1 rubber mallet
1 multitool
1 25-foot retractable tape measure
1 pair of needle-nose pliers1 pair of locking, vice grip pliers
1 utility knife with extra blades
1 crosscut handsaw
1 2-inch putty knife
1 torpedo level
1 speed square
1 file
1 roll duct tape
1 headlamp
1 pair safety glasses
1 pair of gloves
1 container in which to store everything
Kevin - You don’t need to rush out and buy all of these things at once, but it’s a good goal to aim for. Another thing we’ve learned over time is that buying high quality tools might cost more at first, but will save you money in the long run because they don’t need to be replaced as often.
Julie - This is especially true of power tools, like drills and saws, which you will probably want to add after you have this basic kit.
Kevin - When you have a tricked out toolbox, you will be well on your way to becoming a homesteader.
Julie - So here it is, your quick tip of the day! Trick out a Toolbox: Having the right tool for the job is essential to complete any task safely and successfully. Start with simple things like screwdrivers. Buy the best you can afford. Good tools will last a lifetime or more.
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