Hardware tools are commonly used in daily life, so as an ordinary family, what hardware tools do we need to prepare at home? Now I would like to recommend some of the most common and practical hardware tools in daily life to ensure that you won’t make mistakes or buy too many.
Screwdriver
This is most commonly used in daily life, and is very useful for screwing a screw, installing a computer, or furniture. It usually has a thin wedge-shaped head that can be inserted into the slot or groove of the screw head. There are mainly two types: a character and a cross. Common types include hexagonal screwdrivers, including inner and outer hexagons.
wrench
There are basically two types of wrenches: dead wrenches and live wrenches. They use the principle of leverage to turn bolts, nuts, screws, and other threads. Usually, a clamp handle is made at one or both ends of the handle. When used, external force is applied to the handle in the direction of thread rotation to turn bolts, nuts, etc.
Tape measure
It can test the length, width, and height of objects. Sometimes, space is limited, and the items to be purchased must be measured according to size. Therefore, using a tape measure can measure the length and width of objects, which is beneficial for selecting the size of furniture when purchasing, avoiding the hassle of returns and exchanges caused by size. In many families, parents even use a tape measure to measure their children’s height.
Hammer
The most commonly used striking tool, consisting of a hammer head and a hammer handle, is most commonly used to strike nails, correct or break open objects. Just check if the connection between the hammer head and the handle is firm when using a hammer.
Electric pen
A test pen is used to test whether a wire is live. When using a test pen, be sure to touch the metal part at the end of the test pen with your hand, hold the cap of the pen with your index finger, gently pinch the pen with your thumb, middle finger, and ring finger, and insert the metal pen tip into the socket.
Pliers
Pliers can replace human hands to handle sharp and sharp tools, such as removing nails from wooden boards or pulling glass out of wall crevices, which is useful and prevents hands from being scratched. There are many types of pliers, such as wire pliers, pointed nose pliers, diagonal nose pliers, round nose pliers, and so on.
Hacksaw
Commonly known as a hand saw, it can cut smaller round steel, angle steel, flat steel, and workpieces, and can also be used to cut small pieces of wood, plastic products, etc. Generally, when using, install the saw blade with the tooth tip facing forward. However, if you find it easier to use it, install the tooth tip in your own direction.
Generally, families will prepare some hardware tools to some extent, which are often used in decoration and daily life, such as replacing light bulbs, making shelves, and handling protruding nails. They are used frequently and do not require specialized repairmen, saving time and money.
