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31 Cards in this Set
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Measuring Tape
- Metric & imperial helpful |
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6" level
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4-foot level
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What is the standard grade for pipe under 4"?
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1/4" per foot
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What is the standard grade for pipe 4" and over?
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1/8" per foot
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Builder's level
- good for setting drains |
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Chalk line
- great for hanging pipe |
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Channel lock pliers
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Slotted screwdriver
- chisel, prying, hammering |
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pipe vice
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Chain vice
- sturdy, good, portable - recommended if you go into plumbing |
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Sawz All
- great tool for plumbing - great for cutting holes for bathtubs - great for cutting pipe |
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Keyhole saw
- great for getting into drywall |
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Hacksaw
- very helpful. DEFINITELY have one. |
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Tin snips & aviation snips
- helpful for cutting strapping, but not necessary |
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Right angle drill
- MUST have / can't plumb without it |
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Cordless drill
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Small hammer drill
- MUST have - Can be corded |
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tons of Drill bits
- hole saw for 1½" & 2" holes - spade bits for water lines |
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PEX cutter
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PEX tools
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Pipe cutters
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Copper cutters
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Fitting brush
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B tank
- DON'T buy if you're just doing renos: use propane - buy if you're regularly soldering |
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5/16 Nut driver
- YOU NEED THIS |
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Pipe wrench
- GET if you're doing renos - Size 14 is most versatile |
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Basin wrench
- Great for installing faucets and removing fixtures - Saves a lot of time and headache |
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Strap wrench
- also great to have |
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What tools are absolute MUSTs for plumbing?
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- right angle drill
- small hammer drill - nut drivers - hack saw - pipe cutters |
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What are great tools to have?
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- chalk line
- channel locks - chain vice - sawz all - pipe wrench - strap wrench |
