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Smash05

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These days I find myself going through a list of what I could consider essential tools for disaster preparedness. I have consulted my own common sense, and several resources online. Doug Ritter has a decent list, (I do take exception to some things missing) but wonder what others think. Here are the parameters:
Since it is a knife forum, I think we can assume a knife is essential, but since "knife" as a term can encompass a number of tools, lets include it as an item. These should be hand tools, unpowered. The assumption is that these are tools that are independent of an outlet or the need to be charged. The reasons are going for a worst case scenario. Also, I define "tool" pretty generally.
What do you think is essential?
 
a few tools i keep handy, but don't use all that often:
brace (for drilling holes)
several spur bits and normal drill bits
a block plane
a few saws (for fine joints up to cross cutting timber)
some axes
shovels


i often use power tools when doing quick little amatuer woodworking projects around the house and things, but i am comfortable using (through experience) all of my hand tools.

i am no master carpenter, but i can do basic framing tasks, build boxes, benches, stools, and other basic woodworking tasks.
 
handrill
wood auger
a good variety of axes
a couple saws
a few different shovels
pick
adze
rasps/files/surform tool
plane
draw knife
hammer and sledge
splitting wedge
a variety of knives

These are pretty much all of the tools that i use for survival tasks. not all of them are necisary, but they help. i have tended extensive vegitable gardens and built some sizable stuctures with these tools, and if i were setting up living in the woods or somthing, i would probably bring alot of these tools with me (in loads, not all at once)
 
For me, Drilling Hammer, Axe/Hatchet, Wrecking Bar, Crosscut saw, Machete, Craftsman Hammer, Pry bar, Multi-Tool, Set of Wrenches, Screwdrivers, folding pruning saw, small bastard file.
I am seriously considering picking up an inexpensive Maul to serve as a sledge/splitter. There are more tools that I have, need but this is a short list. Oh, work gloves, several pairs.
 
Don't forget nails, screws and bolts of different sizes. I agree, good set of woodworking tools, screwdriers, wrenches, crowbar/wrecking bar, hand saw. Consider the fact that most modern shops require lots and lots of power which may not be available. Could you accomplish the same thing with hand tools.

Maybe a yankee screwdriver. When's the last time you had to drill something with a non-electric drill?
 
All good suggestions. I have one thing to add: a can opener. Getting into your chef boyardee is a bit easier with one, even if it is the one on your SAK.
 
I'd add a basic set of mechanic's tools to the list, for repairing and maintaining vehicles and other machinery.
 
some good suggestions so far.

maybe some gardening tools, hoes(seriously), rakes, culitavors, buckets of pails, baskets,

pruners are handy sometimes on small stuff quick and less efforts than an axe, saw, or knife

wood chisels, pretty handy for carving stuff out, a few straight ended ones and a gouge or 2 of different sizes.

someone said nails and screws, throw in some zip ties, wire and tape.

beside axes some wedges for splitting are helpful on the tough hunks o' wood


Pat
 
Hi,

Because many portable tools and gadgets are battery powered these days. And keeping enough fresh batteries on hand would be nigh onto impossible. I'm going to recommend a universal solar powered battery recharger. They are inexpensive and not very big.

dalee
 
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