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New to DIY. Are multi tools recommended? (mander.xyz)
submitted 1 year ago by Pandoras_Can_Opener@mander.xyz to c/diy@beehaw.org
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See title. I have only very little tools so far, screwdriver with plenty of bits, hammer, drill. I've been thinking of buying more tools for general purpose home improvement. I like to work with wood, unsure what I will expand into later. Is a multitool a good fit for me?

If yes any recommendations what I want to look out for when buying one? If no any alternate recommendations?

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[–] KeisukeTakatou@beehaw.org 11 points 1 year ago

I wouldn't settle for anything less than a Leatherman Signal or SuperTool if you intend to get any real use out of it.

In case you want to accumulate a toolbox, the rule of thumb is to buy the cheapest tools you can find that work. When one breaks, you know you use it enough to buy a quality one.