First 26 Tools Every Tin-Knocker Should Have

Have you ever wondered what is in the tool bucket of a successful sheet metal worker?

Here’s a list of the top 26 items to get you started:

1. Tape Measure (25′ or 30′ only)
2. Your Rig
3. Something to put your tools into
4. Tool Punch
5. Hammer
6. Screwdrivers
7. Razor Knife
8. Right, Left, and Center
9. 18V Cordless Drill
10. Hole Saw Kit
11. Socket Set
12. Allen Wrenches
13. Crescent Wrenches (Small and Large)
14. Voltage Tester
15. Pipe Wrenches (1-12″, 2-24″)
16. Torpedo Level
17. 2′ Level
18. Set of End Wrenches
19. 2-100′ OSHA Approved Extension Cords
20. Duct Stretchers
21. Stapler-2
22. Duct Bills
23. Flex Gun
24. Hole Cutter
25. 18″ Bar Folder
26. Wire Cutters (dikes)
27. Flashlight
28. Caulk Gun

And here are some tools that you might want to acquire after 6 months or so on the job:

1. 1/2″ Hammer Drill
2. Multimeter with Clamp-on Thermometer
3. Gauges for 410A and R-22
4. Dual-Port Monometer
5. 24″ Folding Bar