Some tools are an absolute must if you plan to be doing work around the home or in the garage. Here we look at the reasons why all toolboxes should contain a multi-tool.
Joining up more than one purpose into one tool has been a practice since man first began making tools, it makes jobs more efficient and streamlined for one. It wasn’t until as late as 1984 though, that a guy named Tim Leatherman created the original ‘Pocket Survival Tool’ which became a commercially available category of tools.
The very first model was a pair of pliers which could fold up like a knife making the tool nicely compact and safe to store in a pocket. The handles were used to hold knife blades and screwdrivers. The product has come a long way since then but most multi-tools available today have their roots in the ‘Pocket Survival Tool’.
General purpose or aimed at certain jobs – These tools contain the standard pliers, knife and screwdriver but also feature other useful tools geared towards a specific purpose or job. They will be more attractive to those people who need to use those specific tools. Depending on what tools form part of the item, they could be purchased by electricians, for example. For an Electrician Cheltenham, go to https://www.dpalmerelectrical.co.uk/electrician-near-me/electrician-cheltenham
For any serious job, the use of a specially designed single purpose tool is always recommended but for little jobs and exploratory work, this ‘jack of all trades’ tool is ideal. Choosing a full-size multi-tool means some consideration to where you will need to use it and how often.