Here’s the Popular Mechanics list of 50 tools everyone should have:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/tools/4314786.html
I moved Safety Glasses to the top of the list:
1. Safety glasses
2. Center punch
3. Putty Knife
4. Sledgehammer
5. Adjustable Wrench
6. Pipe wrench
7. Socket Wrench Set
8. Metal File
9. Combination Square
10. Combination Wrench
11. Bow saw
12. Jigsaw
13. Coping saw
14. Side cutting pliers
15. Hacksaw
16. Cross-cut saw
17. Snips
18. Roundnose shovel
19. Needle-nose pliers
20. Drill
21. Drill bits
22. Locking pliers
23. Level
24. Circular Saw
25. Spray lube
26. Tape rule
27. Hammer
28. Dust Mask
29. Nail set
30. Machinist Vise
31. Wood Chisel
32. Chalk Line
33. Allen Wrench
34. Earmuffs
35. Flashlight
36. Bow Rake
37. Volt/Ohmmeter
38. Cold Chisel
39. Ballpeen hammer
40. Multibit screwdriver
41. Gooseneck bar
42. Utility knife
43. Pry Bar
44. Square-nose shovel
45. Tongue-and-groove pliers
46. Extension Ladder
47. Pick
48. Stepladder
49. Rope
50. Extension cord
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