Comments on: Moving Day Tool Kit http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:11:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: bowdesnki http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-312342 Sat, 10 May 2008 19:19:11 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-312342 I second the forearm forklifts, having used these to help others move things most people have: mattresses, fridges/freezers, dressers and couches. Plus difficult items, including sand-filled basketball hoop bases, AV equipment, drywall etc. Saves your back. One other suggestion: flash or head mounted light I second the forearm forklifts, having used these to help others move things most people have: mattresses, fridges/freezers, dressers and couches. Plus difficult items, including sand-filled basketball hoop bases, AV equipment, drywall etc. Saves your back.

One other suggestion: flash or head mounted light

]]> by: Manny http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-311683 Sat, 10 May 2008 07:32:35 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-311683 - multi-tool of sorts - pic quick 6 in 1 screwdriver - one solid flathead screwdriver - claw hammer - 6" adj wrench - 8" adj wrench - ultility knife - tape measure - fold out allens - vise grips (for sure!) - torpedo level - impact driver (if possible 'cause definatelty a sweet bonus) May seem like alot but its only 11 tools. Probably just enough to fill only the top part of a standard tool box. (not counting impact driver of course) - multi-tool of sorts
- pic quick 6 in 1 screwdriver
- one solid flathead screwdriver
- claw hammer
- 6″ adj wrench
- 8″ adj wrench
- ultility knife
- tape measure
- fold out allens
- vise grips (for sure!)
- torpedo level
- impact driver (if possible ’cause definatelty a sweet bonus)

May seem like alot but its only 11 tools. Probably just enough to fill only the top part of a standard tool box. (not counting impact driver of course)

]]> by: Chris http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-310860 Fri, 09 May 2008 16:08:30 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-310860 @J.R. Bluett: I've used the Forearm Forklift for moving once. It's great for stuff that's big and medium-heavy like mattresses because it puts a good solid handle in a much less awkward position, but it's not all that great for something very heavy and fairly compact, like a sleeper couch. cl @J.R. Bluett: I’ve used the Forearm Forklift for moving once. It’s great for stuff that’s big and medium-heavy like mattresses because it puts a good solid handle in a much less awkward position, but it’s not all that great for something very heavy and fairly compact, like a sleeper couch.

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]]> by: PutnamEco http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-310848 Fri, 09 May 2008 15:55:09 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-310848 I would also throw in a spackle/putty knife (maybe a painters 5in1) and a caulk gun. And maybe a couple of paint brushes. Moving almost always involves some form of wall repair. I would also throw in a spackle/putty knife (maybe a painters 5in1) and a caulk gun. And maybe a couple of paint brushes. Moving almost always involves some form of wall repair.

]]> by: J.R. Bluett http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-310789 Fri, 09 May 2008 14:44:47 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-310789 This is cool, I had intended this for people who don't have tools and need a starter set, but the moving day tool kit is awesome! I know there is a post here somewhere on the Forearm Forklift, but maybe we can do a hands on with it. (since I am likely moving soon..) Here is a link to their site http://www.forearmforklift.com/home.htm This is cool, I had intended this for people who don’t have tools and need a starter set, but the moving day tool kit is awesome! I know there is a post here somewhere on the Forearm Forklift, but maybe we can do a hands on with it. (since I am likely moving soon..) Here is a link to their site http://www.forearmforklift.com/home.htm

]]> by: metis http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-310751 Fri, 09 May 2008 14:06:42 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-310751 wow you folks pack heavy. gerber scout needle nosed multi plier set of metric allen wrenches klein 10 in 1 screw driver framing or finish hammer roll of gaffers tape ~100' of paracord or tieline a good adjustable wrench if i can't take it apart or hold it together in a pinch with that i have failed as a tool using mammal. given my druthers i'll add a pipe wrench, socket set, rubber mallet, painters tape, a couple of 2" straps (furniture movers or truck tie downs), jb blaster, a few stubby drivers, and an 18v drill driver, but one may as well be building a house at that point. wow you folks pack heavy.

gerber scout needle nosed multi plier
set of metric allen wrenches
klein 10 in 1 screw driver
framing or finish hammer
roll of gaffers tape
~100′ of paracord or tieline
a good adjustable wrench

if i can’t take it apart or hold it together in a pinch with that i have failed as a tool using mammal.

given my druthers i’ll add a pipe wrench, socket set, rubber mallet, painters tape, a couple of 2″ straps (furniture movers or truck tie downs), jb blaster, a few stubby drivers, and an 18v drill driver, but one may as well be building a house at that point.

]]> by: Zathrus http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-310632 Fri, 09 May 2008 11:59:15 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-310632 KG2V -- the article itself said "we obviously all agree that they’ll need a knife, at least a utility knife". eschoendorff -- that's a really cool idea. Of course, hopefully at some point they'll start buying their own tools and you'll have to find a new gift idea! KG2V — the article itself said “we obviously all agree that they’ll need a knife, at least a utility knife”.

eschoendorff — that’s a really cool idea. Of course, hopefully at some point they’ll start buying their own tools and you’ll have to find a new gift idea!

]]> by: KG2V http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-310487 Fri, 09 May 2008 09:34:08 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-310487 Everyone forgot something important, and in this day and age, you can't assume they have one A good pocket knife - or something like a leatherman Everyone forgot something important, and in this day and age, you can’t assume they have one

A good pocket knife - or something like a leatherman

]]> by: chvynut http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-310131 Fri, 09 May 2008 03:50:58 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-310131 Boy does this one hit close to home. I have a good tool collection and nothing drives me crazier than needing a tool and realizing it's packed away or I can't get to it. The basics that come to mind are a good multi-tip screwdriver, claw hammer, level, pliers, adjustable wrenches 6, 8 and 12", file, pry bar, knife and a tape measure. Boy does this one hit close to home. I have a good tool collection and nothing drives me crazier than needing a tool and realizing it’s packed away or I can’t get to it. The basics that come to mind are a good multi-tip screwdriver, claw hammer, level, pliers, adjustable wrenches 6, 8 and 12″, file, pry bar, knife and a tape measure.

]]> by: jbj http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-309958 Fri, 09 May 2008 01:03:35 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-309958 In addition to the above - rubber door stop (2) 3-prong to 2-prong electrical adapter (more than 1) power strip/extension cord picture hanger blue masking tape (not everything needs Duct tape) WD40 Lighter and candles In addition to the above -
rubber door stop (2)
3-prong to 2-prong electrical adapter (more than 1)
power strip/extension cord
picture hanger
blue masking tape (not everything needs Duct tape)
WD40
Lighter and candles

]]> by: eschoendorff http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-309900 Fri, 09 May 2008 00:06:30 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-309900 I have three younger brothers and they are all starting out... Two Christmases ago I bought them each a portable toolbox and a selection of Craftsman screwdrivers and pliers. This year I got them all 1/4 drive kits from GearWrench. Every year I get them something new that they can add to their collection... but the screwdrivers and pliers seem to be the most basic necessities.... I have three younger brothers and they are all starting out… Two Christmases ago I bought them each a portable toolbox and a selection of Craftsman screwdrivers and pliers. This year I got them all 1/4 drive kits from GearWrench. Every year I get them something new that they can add to their collection…

but the screwdrivers and pliers seem to be the most basic necessities….

]]> by: Noah Sachs http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-309584 Thu, 08 May 2008 20:14:56 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-309584 A power cordless screwdriver, a large pair of pliers. Also: For an apartment or a dorm: white toothpaste. Cheap and easy. Use it to fill little holes and in the wall from hanging pictures and such, so that the landlord won't notice on a casual inspection. A power cordless screwdriver, a large pair of pliers.

Also: For an apartment or a dorm: white toothpaste. Cheap and easy. Use it to fill little holes and in the wall from hanging pictures and such, so that the landlord won’t notice on a casual inspection.

]]> by: Almurph http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-309496 Thu, 08 May 2008 19:12:34 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-309496 I would have to say that they need: a 16 oz hammer Slipjoint and needle nose pliers utility knife duct tape screwdriver set drill and bits tape measure torpedo level adjustable wrench some other tools that I wish would fit would be: reciprocating saw jig saw circular saw compound miter saw drill press table saw router ratchet set Thats about all I can think of riht now! I would have to say that they need:

a 16 oz hammer
Slipjoint and needle nose pliers
utility knife
duct tape
screwdriver set
drill and bits
tape measure
torpedo level
adjustable wrench

some other tools that I wish would fit would be:

reciprocating saw
jig saw
circular saw
compound miter saw
drill press
table saw
router
ratchet set

Thats about all I can think of riht now!

]]> by: gillsans http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-309411 Thu, 08 May 2008 18:15:32 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-309411 I dunno, I got through college with an adjustable wrench, 4-in-1 screwdriver and needle nose pliers. If they own a bike, they'll probably need a metric allen set. I dunno, I got through college with an adjustable wrench, 4-in-1 screwdriver and needle nose pliers. If they own a bike, they’ll probably need a metric allen set.

]]> by: Tony http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-309406 Thu, 08 May 2008 18:11:11 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-309406 For someone moving into their own apartment, I say they will need a set of screwdrivers, a hammer, and maybe a set of pliers. This is just thinking of the things I've had to do getting set up (putting together furniture, hanging pictures, etc). If there's room (either space or budget wise), a cordless drill and some bits are also a must. I've very rarely needed anything in my apartment unless it was for something I could get maintenance to fix, but doing myself was less hassle. Usually, that is beyond the scope of someone who has no knowledge of fixing things themselves (thinking of my sister, specifically). For someone moving into their own apartment, I say they will need a set of screwdrivers, a hammer, and maybe a set of pliers. This is just thinking of the things I’ve had to do getting set up (putting together furniture, hanging pictures, etc). If there’s room (either space or budget wise), a cordless drill and some bits are also a must.

I’ve very rarely needed anything in my apartment unless it was for something I could get maintenance to fix, but doing myself was less hassle. Usually, that is beyond the scope of someone who has no knowledge of fixing things themselves (thinking of my sister, specifically).

]]> by: rbb http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-309360 Thu, 08 May 2008 17:35:58 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-309360 Not sure about my nine year old daughter, but the six year old will definitely have a complete tool chest by the time she moves out. When both of them move out, I will use that excuse to give them every tool I want to replace with a newer/fancier model ;) Not sure about my nine year old daughter, but the six year old will definitely have a complete tool chest by the time she moves out.

When both of them move out, I will use that excuse to give them every tool I want to replace with a newer/fancier model ;)

]]> by: jshafer http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-309344 Thu, 08 May 2008 17:26:18 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-309344 Assuming this is for a moving day toolbox, and not a toolbox for someone moving out Hammer Soft Mallet/Deadblow (for forcing without marring) Vice grips Adjustable Wrench Needle nose pliers Scissors Utility knife Rope (probably laundry type cord, possibly shock cord - tying up things to the side, wrapping around drawers) Duct tape tape measure 1/4" Socket (with hex ratchet attachment) or Ratcheting wrenches Hex Keys (multiple of the standard size Screwdrivers (flat and phillips) Furniture Coasters Arm forklifts (wrap underneath furniture, and hook on the crook of your elbow) Assuming this is for a moving day toolbox, and not a toolbox for someone moving out
Hammer
Soft Mallet/Deadblow (for forcing without marring)
Vice grips
Adjustable Wrench
Needle nose pliers
Scissors
Utility knife
Rope (probably laundry type cord, possibly shock cord - tying up things to the side, wrapping around drawers)
Duct tape
tape measure
1/4″ Socket (with hex ratchet attachment) or Ratcheting wrenches
Hex Keys (multiple of the standard size
Screwdrivers (flat and phillips)
Furniture Coasters
Arm forklifts (wrap underneath furniture, and hook on the crook of your elbow)

]]> by: Mike http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-309314 Thu, 08 May 2008 17:00:09 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/08/moving-day-tool-kit/#comment-309314 Vise grips! Phillips and slotted screwdrivers, 6" or 8" adjustable wrench, needle nose and slip joint pliers, 9 1/2" channelocks, hammer, tape measure, torpedo level, folding hex key sets, 1/4" ratchet with sockets, 3/8" if there is room...that's all I can think of now Vise grips! Phillips and slotted screwdrivers, 6″ or 8″ adjustable wrench, needle nose and slip joint pliers, 9 1/2″ channelocks, hammer, tape measure, torpedo level, folding hex key sets, 1/4″ ratchet with sockets, 3/8″ if there is room…that’s all I can think of now

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