7 Essential Tools for Your Garage Workshop

You would never imagine how much DIY home improvement you can do with a well-equipped garage workshop. Before this is possible though, you need to know the most essential tools for a garage workshop and make sure you have them ready.

There are a number of things you can repair and build from scratch when you have the right tools at home. These tools do not necessarily have to be the most expensive in the market. Keeping essential tools such as the ones below will take you a long way already.

1. Table Saw

While you can always just go for the traditional hand saw, since it could also do the cutting efficiently with patience, upgrading to an electrical or a power saw will make building DIY projects more convenient.

A table saw is also a convenient option because it allows precise cutting at a faster speed. There are several good table saw options available for less than you think. 

2. Power Drill

A power drill is also a must-have when you have a garage workshop. While most power drills are corded, many brands now produce battery operated drills.

Power drills have a lot of uses and they vary in size, speed, and power. They can be used in different applications, from simple woodwork to metalwork. They simplify drilling as well as hammering screws into their places. 

3. Hammer

There are different types of hammers such as a brick hammer, block hammer, and brass hammer. However, for a garage workshop, it is recommended that you have the claw hammer around. 

A claw hammer is mainly used for woodwork with one blunt side and fork on the other. It is used to pound and extract nails. A framing hammer may also be considered if you want to speed up the job. It has a bigger head therefore reducing the number of hits when you pound a nail to place.

4. Screwdriver

A screw driver should also be inside any garage. The tool is used to remove screws easily. There are many types of screwdrivers as there are different kinds of screws. Instead of buying one piece at a time, you can go for a set.

You can get a set for just $3, but quality brands like Craftsman or Stanley are worth more investing into.

5. Pliers

Pliers help in all twisting, bending and pulling with strong grip. Some types of pliers have a movable fulcrum allowing the user to adjust the jaws according to application. Others are fixed with flat gripping surfaces ideal for twisting and gripping cables. 

Another type of pliers is the bent nose, which is designed with long bent jaws, used for accessing hard to reach areas. There are also types of hammers ideal for plumbing repairs and basement renovations. 

6. Safety Gears

It is a must that you have safety gears in the garage workshop. It does not matter whether you are doing a small repair or building a cabinet from scratch. You have to be protected with a pair of gloves and safety glasses. 

You would never know when your eyes would catch a flying splinter of wood or whether your hands will handle all the stresses of powerful strikes. It is best to wear safety gears to avoid injuries.

7. Socket Wrench

Like screwdrivers, you can get a socket wrench set so you can take advantage of its different sizes. The most common type is the ratcheting socket wrench, which is more commonly known as a ratchet. socket wrenches are used to uninstall nuts and bolts quickly.

Conclusion

Getting the right essential tools for your workshop garage will take you a long way. You do not necessarily need power tools for simple DIY tasks at home, but still you can make bigger projects when you have basic pliers, a saw, a hammer, and all the other tools listed above.

Guest Contributor: Allen Michael