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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
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