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Photo: Lowes
get a grip
Irwin Quick-Grip Rod Clamp 2-PackThere are many types of clamps, but the bar clamp is arguably the most versatile. It can give you an extra hand when you’re holding two pieces of a project together and need your hands free to secure it or consult the instructions. These plastic models are not enough for large jobs with heavy objects, but they will do for most simple home repairs. Capable of gripping objects and surfaces 6 inches thick or thinner, these Irwins can generate 140 pounds of clamping force, which is not to be scoffed at.
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Photo: Home Depot
hex wrench
Bondhus L-Wrench standard and metric setYes you can use the cheap ones that furniture manufacturers provide if you are buying something that uses Allen screws (sorry hex Bolt). But like screwdrivers, you’ll feel the difference with a good set of hex keys. I bent cheap hex wrenches while tightening some, then pulled out the Bondhus to finish the job with no problems. The wrenches in this set, in metric and standard sizes, have a rust-resistant finish and will fit snugly into any hex head bolt you will come across. And believe me, apartment dwellers or homeowners, there are many cap screws in your future.
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