What should a handyman have in his tool belt? Many contractors and businesses hire handymen to assist with home repairs, renovations, and other small jobs. But if you’re not doing your research, there’s a chance you could end up being disappointed. For example, imagine hiring a handyman for a bathroom renovation to find out the worker doesn’t own essential tools like a hammer or power drill. 

Screwdrivers

A screwdriver can tighten or loosen screws in various places around your home. There are many different types of screwdrivers available for purchase but generally speaking, you will find three main types:

  • Flat head screwdrivers (or just simply “screwdrivers”)
  • Phillips head screwdrivers (“crosshead screwdrivers”)
  • Torx head screwdrivers (“star-shaped screwdrivers”)

Each type serves a different purpose so make sure that your Handyman has at least one kind of screwdriver in their tool belt.

Hammer

A hammer is a tool used to drive nails and other fasteners into wood or metal. A hammer has a handle and a head with a striking surface on the end. The handle can be made of wood, plastic, or metal. The head can be steel, brass, copper, aluminium, or fiberglass with a polished face. There are four main types of hammers: 

  • Ball peen hammer (for shaping metal)
  • Cross peen hammer (for driving nails)
  • Claw hammer (for removing nails)
  • Mallet (used for striking chisels and punches)
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Cordless Drill/Driver

A cordless drill is an electric device that turns screws into wood or metal. It consists of an electric motor at one end, while the other end has either a chuck or collet that accepts bits that can be screwed into place on the shaft of the driver bit itself. The chuck or collet holds the drill bit in place for drilling holes through materials such as plastic, wood, drywall, masonry, and more.

Measuring tape

An essential item in any handyman’s tool belt is the measuring tape. It’s used to measure the size of objects and rooms so that the handyman can determine how much material is needed. In addition, measuring tapes can help the handyman determine if items are correctly aligned or if furniture pieces fit correctly. 

There are many different types of measuring tapes available, including:

Fiberglass measuring tape – These measuring tapes are made out of fiberglass, which makes them strong enough to be used for heavy-duty tasks like hanging pictures on walls. However, fiberglass measuring tapes don’t bend easily, so it’s difficult for someone using one to reach far distances.

Plastic measuring tape – Plastic measuring tapes are flexible enough for someone using one to reach far distances without using too much effort in doing so. The downside with plastic measuring tapes is that they may break when used too often or when someone accidentally drops them on hard surfaces like concrete floors or wooden floors.

Pliers

Pliers are one of those tools that can help a handyman do his job. A good pair of pliers has many uses and can make any task more manageable. Pliers are used to hold objects or move them around. They can be used to bend wires or metal and cut them with their cutting edges. Some even have screwdrivers on one end for tightening or loosening screws.

A good pair of pliers is essential for any repair job, especially if you do it yourself. If you are trying to tighten a bolt-on your car or mower, having the right tool will save time and make the job easier.

To find a quality handyman Perth, you need someone who has the proper training and the right attitude; these qualities will make your whole project so much easier. With Nex Gen Tradies, you will have a team of skilled handymen and craftsmen that can take on almost any job, no matter how challenging the task is.