This blog post is about the tools / skills you need in the event of a down turn.
In blog post #8, I talked about, the tools you need to
build and fix almost everything. Now I want to talk about tools you will need to get by in hard times. Based on case study’s from the depression and during down times of a US recession. No banking or limited credit. Source multiple articles in print and family memories.
The best skills repeatedly appearing in multiple articles boil down to the following skills:
To be fair: 15 Tools everyone needs at home.
Allen wrench key set |
Chalk Line and Plumb Bob |
Claw Hammer |
Combination Square – Sliding |
Cordless drill with Tool bits & Drill bits |
Set of Box end / Open end ( or Crescent) wrenches |
Four-in-one screwdriver |
Hand Saw |
Level – torpedo |
Pipe Wench 12-14” |
Pump pliers |
Lineman’s Pliers |
Socket wrench set |
Tape measure 25 – 30′ |
Utility knife |
* I’m not Counting a Tool box or Bucket but you need one. |