Basic Tools

[Skean Dhude]

I have quite a comprehensive toolkit built up over a period of time and it takes up a significant portion of my workshop. Many of the tools in there are for specific tasks only and used very rarely.

What though would you consider a minimum for a basic toolkit?

I'd list;
Screwdriver set. With variety of 6 inch solid handles.
Jewelers toolkit
Spanner set with various sizes up to 1 inch.
Adjustable spanners, small and large
Pliers, long nose and large
Pipe grips, adjustable
Wire cutters, one for fine use and one larger
Stanley Knife and blades
Hammer
Hacksaws, small and large
Chisels, wood and stone, various sizes
Drill bits various sizes
Hand powered drill
Measuring tape
Permanent marker
Multimeter
Cable ties, various sizes
Duct tape

This should cover most of the infrastructure work around the home and garden. With duct tape and cable ties being the primary fix up items.