Tools are a necessity in every home. You don’t have to be an electrician or a person whose job is tightly related to carrying tools, to invest in a set that will help you repair things at home. You can invest in something that will meet your needs and skills. This is why multi tools are a great option. These tools include various things such as pliers, knives or fix socket tools, which are more than enough to help you fix a few things. There are various options when it comes to multitools, so choosing the right ones might be a challenge. This is how you will choose the right models for you.
Types of Multi-Tools
Keychain-Style Tools
Small enough to fit your set of keys, the keychain-style tools are perfect for everyday tasks, when you need them to be ready and close to your hands. Since these tools are much smaller, they are a good fit for smaller daily tasks. You don’t have to be a skilled tool person, nor have a profession related to tools, to use these. In fact, you will see how easy these are to use and how practical they are.
General-Purpose Tools
These multi tools are full size and have a general purpose. Most options on the market fall under this umbrella. Tools vary by their construction quality, price, features, and carry method. The general-purpose tools can handle a wider variety (compared to the keychain models), as their larger build allows them to stand up to more intense use.
Specialized Purpose Multi-Tools
If you’re a professional or need tools with specific purposes such as blades, pliers or drivers, then this choice is the right one for you. This category is suitable for electricians, explosive technicians, gun owners and others. Some of these tools are a bit burlier and handier than the general-purpose tools.
Uses of Multi Tools
Cutting
Multitools can be used for cutting and trimming floorboards, wood, metal, masonry or ceramic. These tools can make small and precise cuts on materials while they are fixed in place (skirting boards e.g.) and can be used to cut shapes in the centre of the said materials.
Plying
A multitool always comes with a set of pliers. No matter the size, these pliers will help you cut sturdy materials such as aluminium or other metals. You don’t have to be a professional to use the pliers; you can use them when doing DIY projects such as jewellery or a school project.
Opening
If you opt-out for keychain multitools you can easily use them for opening things such as beer caps, but also cans and other things that require more strength and some sharp object. This is why keychain multitools are often a first-choice for campers, hunters, fishermen, hikers and bikers. You can carry them on your keychain and always be prepared for any situation.
How to Choose
The best way to buy multitool is to narrow down your choices. First of all, if you’re a person who doesn’t need tools for work or everyday use, you don’t really need to buy specific or large tools. You will need something smaller and easy to use like the keychain option.
How Handy Are You
This is the first question to ask yourself. Do you go to the repair shop every time something as minor as a light bulb gets broken in your car? Or perhaps you try to fix it yourself. If you’re a person who will try to fix things by themselves, then you should consider getting the full-size multi-tools. Yes, even if you’re just a student who doesn’t handle tools as good as dads do, you might want to invest in the full-size tools. Any tool in this category will help you fix things around your car, motorcycle, bike, or inside your home.
You don’t have to fear if you’ll know how to use them because these tools are practical “jack of all trades”. You can easily fix a loose doorknob or fix a minor issue in your car. However, if fixing things isn’t your thing and you’d rather have professionals fix things for you, you can invest in multi-tools but instead of the full size, go for the keychain option. Not only you can carry them on your keychain, but you will have a few tools that will help you do smaller tasks that are not so complex and even you can fix them.
Consider Portability and Carry Options
If you’re a professional who needs to carry multitools on daily basis, you must consider how you will carry them. You can find tool belts, but these are only suitable for tools that aren’t too large. Some people carry tools in their pockets, but some tools can be quite rough and can damage your pockets and pants in no time. For the large, full-size pieces, you will need a suitable bag or purse. The bag should meet the size and shape of tools; go for specialized bags where you will place every tool in a separate compartment. This will keep the tools organized and within the reach of a hand whenever you need them.
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Looking for tools for around the house use & for small tools for bicycle cuz have small partsh
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