The Handyman's Pocket Book: Household Kit of Tools.

The following kit is what we suggest every householder should have.  It will enable him to deal with most emergencies that arise, and to carry out various repair and decorating jobs.  Tools for special operations can be added as the need arises, and many applications can be made at home.  Exact sizes need not be followed as these are given mainly as a guide.  Tools for gardening are not included as these are specialized items outside the scope of the ordinary household kit.

• HAMMER.  Warrington or London pattern.
• PINCERS.  Medium size, about 6 in.
• PLIERS.  Side cutting, about 5 in.
• PUNCH.  Hollow point, medium.
• CHISEL.  0.75 in. firmer.
• SCREWDRIVER.  About 8 in. blade for large screws.  Also small size for small screws.
• SAW.  Cross-cut, about 20 in. and 6-8 points per inch.
• BACK SAW.  About 10 in.
• HACK SAW.  Adjustable type, or the small junior wire patten.
• PLANE.  Metal adjustable smoothing type, say 2 in. cutter; or wood Jack plane.
• BRACE.  Ratchet, 8 in. sweep.
• BITS.  0.125 in. twist; 0.75 in. centre; spoon or shell, medium.
• BRADAWL.  Medium.
• OILSTONE. Medium, 8 in. by 2 in. (Indian, Carborundum, or Unirumdum).
• FILE.  Half-round, 8-10 in. 
• SPANNER.  Adjustable, medium size.
• RULE.  2 ft. or 3 ft. folding.
• AXE.  Medium weight.
• SQUARE.  6 in. or 12 in.
• SOLDERING IRON.  Medium size, preferably electric.
• GLUE POT.  About 0.5 pint.
• TROWEL.  Bricklayer's 9 or 10 in.
• SPIRIT LEVEL.  About 8 in.
• BRUSHES.  Distemper, 6 in.; 2 in. flat brush; fitch, small.

The following are useful extras to be obtained as needed:

• PUTTY KNIFE.
• SASH CRAMPS.  About 2 ft.
• STRIPPING KNIFE or SCRAPER.  About 2.5 in.
• LARGE SCISSORS.
• BLOW LAMP.  Paraffin or petrol.
• GLASS CUTTER.  Small wheel type.
• SHAPER.  Useful for trimming chipboard and and materials of an abrasive nature.  One of its advantages is its freedom from clogging.

A. RATCHET BRACE.  B. TWIST BIT.  C. CENTRE BIT.  D. SHELL BIT.  E. TRY SQUARE.  F. ADJUSTABLE SPANNER.  G. PINCERS.  H. PLIERS.  I. BRADAWL.  J. SCREWDRIVER.  K. CHISEL.  L. HACKSAW.  M. BACK SAW.  N. PUNCH.  O. HANDSAW.  P. RULE.  Q. OILSTONE.  R. JACK PLANE.

The following appliances are most useful and can be made by the reader:

• BENCH HOOK.
• NAIL and SCREW BOX.
• SHOOTING BOARD.
• MITRE BOX.
• SAWING TRESTLE.
• STRAIGHT-EDGE.  About 3 ft.
• OILSTONE CASE.