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You do not need a workshop — you need the right dozen tools. This is the kit that handles almost every small repair, assembly and fix-up around the home, chosen to last in PNG's climate rather than to be the cheapest on the shelf.

What you'll need

Everything here is stocked across our branches.

Step by step

  1. 1

    The core hand tools

    A claw hammer, a set of screwdrivers (or a driver with bits) in both Phillips and flat, a tape measure, a utility knife, and a set of pliers (combination and long-nose) cover the great majority of small jobs. Buy decent ones once rather than cheap ones twice.

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    A cordless drill/driver — the one power tool to own

    If you buy a single power tool, make it a cordless drill/driver. It drills holes and drives screws, which is most home jobs. A basic set of drill bits (wood, masonry, metal) and driver bits goes with it.

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    Measuring and levelling

    A tape measure and a spirit level (or a level app as a backup) mean shelves, pictures and fittings go up straight. A pencil and a square help you mark and cut accurately.

  4. 4

    Fixings, adhesives and tape

    Keep a small stock of assorted screws, wall plugs/anchors, a general adhesive, and both electrical and duct/cloth tape. Half of home repairs just need the right small fixing on hand.

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    Safety and a place to keep it all

    Safety glasses and work gloves are cheap and save injuries; add a dust mask for sanding and cutting. Keep the kit together in a toolbox or bag so you can find it when something breaks.

Tips for the PNG climate

  • Buy quality on the tools you use most (drill, screwdrivers, tape) and basic on the rest — cheap versions of the everyday tools are a false economy.
  • Store metal tools dry — humidity rusts them fast here. A toolbox with a little ventilation, kept off a damp floor, keeps them in good shape.
  • A cordless drill/driver with two batteries means you are never waiting for a charge mid-job.
  • Keep a small labelled box of assorted screws, plugs and anchors — most quick fixes just need the right fixing to hand.

Common questions

If I buy one power tool, which should it be?
A cordless drill/driver. It drills and drives screws, which covers most home jobs, and with a set of bits it replaces several tools.
How do I stop my tools rusting?
Keep them dry and off damp floors, wipe metal tools after use, and store them in a box or bag. Humidity is the enemy of steel tools in PNG.
Can BNBM put a starter kit together?
Yes — add the tools from the list to an enquiry and pick your branch; staff can suggest good-value options and check what is in stock.

Ready to start?

Add what you need to an enquiry and choose your nearest branch. We confirm the price and what is in stock before you travel — fourteen branches in ten locations.

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