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EDC Toolkit (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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6 in 1 Milwaukee Fastback with bit-driver
Curated set of bits to fit most occasions.
Icon micro ratchet with extension and 1/4 square socket adapter.
Cheap 4 mm bit driver, seems like it is the same as the Harbor freight one I've seen before.
Knipex 87-100 cobra pliers
Mini Bic lighter
Bit of glue stick
Bit of gaffer tape
16 feet of micro cord
A few zip ties cut down to shorter length
Tweezer man nail tool that came with nail clippers. I use it a lot for poking, scraping and prying.

It all packs up pretty well in an old earbud case I found at a thrift store.

The only things I still want to add to this kit is the Knipex xs Pliers Wrench and a double sided sharpie.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

This is an awesome kit, but I have to wonder why you use this as your EDC? Work related? Illegal maintenance?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

I tend to do most of the repairs in my home myself. In the last year I have repaired my stove twice, electrical outlets twice, broken belt on my clothes dryer, replaced a toilet, a faucet, a garbage disposal. A lot of times I start with this kit but I may go get other full size tools if they are convenient.

I have ADHD, so having tools on hand is very helpful for fixing things before I get distracted. Also putting together the perfect mini-toolkit has been one of my most recent ADHD obsessions for the last few months.

I don't generally need most of the bits, the tape, glue stick, lighter or cordage.

My most frequent needs are: Cutting tool for opening packages, and breaking down boxes. All different sizes of screwdrivers, for opening things or on the fly or tightening of screws that have come loose. Pliers can double as tweezers, nut crackers, tighten down loose bolts, pulling fuses in my car.

Also in the last few months I switched from carrying everything in my pockets to using a sling bag, so having a few extra tools that don't get used all the time is not a big deal.

I also happily perform maintenance in public places if I see the need and have the necessary tools. I recently fixed a sign in my neighborhood that came loose on one side and was making a lot of noise when the wind would blow.