Monday 16 April 2018

Tool Sets For All Ages And Occasions

By Larry Lee


Tools come in all shapes, sizes, prices and materials. Professionals will need a huge range in high quality steel while a toddler might like a plastic hammer and screwdriver. Whatever the need there are tool sets to suit all budgets and uses available in stores or online.

Children love to emulate their parents. If they see Mommy or Daddy fixing something they want to help. Obviously giving a young child a real saw or screwdriver is not a good idea as they might hurt themselves, but a toy set of tools is a great present for boys and girls. Be careful when choosing that it is age appropriate and does not have small parts that might choke a toddler.

AS the kids get older they might do basic woodwork or shop at school. If they become interested in this as a hobby then a child sized set of real tools is a fabulous present. They often come in lovely boxes with a place to store each item. The small scale of each item allows a child to hold and use it much more easily than a full size item.

When teens go off to college they can find they are living in what their first real home alone. They may not intend to rewire the apartment or refurbish the kitchen, but they might need at some point to put up a picture or tighten a loose fixing. Providing your teenage with the basic tools like a screwdriver with interchangeable heads and a hammer could be their road to independence from parents who fix everything for them.

If they are driving to their new college in the car they got for graduating high school, maybe a set of tools for the car is a good idea. They might not be able to change a tire, but at least with the right tools a good Samaritan can do it for them. It is always useful to have the basics on hand in case of emergencies.

When they do get their own home, they might need to fix it up or add their own touches to the property. A good drill and a set of bits is essential for putting up shelves and curtain fittings. An adjustable wrench for small plumbing jobs and of course a hammer for that pesky nail sticking out of the floor are all useful to have even if they are not an enthusiast about DIY.

For the professional mechanic or craftsman, the tools they use are their living. They need the best that will last a lifetime. Looking online for second hand bargains can be a great way to get the very best for less. Stored correctly and cleaned appropriately the very best can be passed from generation to generation.

Whether you are buying for a grandchild, teenager or partner, always buy the best you can afford. A good quality toy lasts the same as good quality tools last. The screwdriver you buy your teenager heading to college could be the same one they give to their kid as they leave for school. As a professional buying the best means it will not let you down on the job and you can do the job efficiently.




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