Hand Tools

What Are the Basic Hand Tools You Need?

From quick fixes to larger DIY projects, we have all the hand tools you need to help you get jobs done. From toolkit essentials like screwdrivers, pliers, saws, and hammers, you can get hands-on with your next building project.

A hand tool is invaluable. Not just for building, there are hundreds of quick fixes around the house which you can complete with a simple hand tool. Shop the basics today for a job well done!

Screwdrivers

You can’t go wrong with a quality screwdriver. With so many uses in everyday life, it’s well worth keeping a set in your home, along with a selection of screws of course!

Spanners & wrenches

Perfect for tightening and loosening, spanners and wrenches are hand tools which are great for quick fixes around the home. Tighten up any loose nuts & bolts and avoid accidents!

Clamps & vices

Keep everything in one place with clamps & vices, perfect for precision work and offering a super-steady hand.

Pliers & grippers

Hand tools like pliers can add some extra persuasion to tightening or loosening household fixings, great for removing nails and a whole host of other jobs around the home.

Tape measures, rulers & spirit levels

Measure twice, cut once! Our range of tape measures, rulers and spirit levels are basic hand tool essentials for any building project.

Saws & cutters

There’s nothing like the satisfaction of finishing a DIY or repair job. Cut your jobs down to size with a good saw, ideal for cutting through wood and finishing that shelving unit you started.

FAQs

What are basic hand tools?

It depends on the user, but a set of screwdrivers, an adjustable wrench, pliers, and a hammer is a good basic selection – housed in a tool kit, of course! As your confidence grows, so can your collection of hand tools.

How do I choose hand tools?

Be sure to choose the right tool for the job. Screws come in various sizes, so a set of screwdrivers will avoid damage. Make sure the saw you buy is fit for the material you want to cut.

Hammers and mallets come in different materials, so use metal hammers for use with nails and a rubber mallet for wood to avoid damage to your tools or building supplies.

What is the most important hand tool?

A good tape measure is invaluable around the home. Not only good for DIY, you can use it to measure windows for new curtains, how much wallpaper you need, and whether your new garden furniture will fit on the decking, amongst hundreds of other uses.