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[Haliax]

Straight edge. I do love straight edges.

[Hawk]

Any tool can be the right tool...

 

My additions:

• Multimeter.  Biggest reason to do this is the number of electrical components you can very quickly verify.
• Wire stripper/cutter/crimper (Unless you intend on doing a ton of stuff over 10 gauge, just go with something like this.)
• Socket set (Imperial and metric.  Metric is highly useful when working on automobiles.  I know Dan already mentioned it but I thought I'd throw it in there again.)
• Calibrated brass hammer, for when you need to move something over that last .001".  (That's a joke)
• Pry bars.  Fuck it, why not?

Okay, really though, first 3 only.  Also, if you're not sure if you'll use it much, buy cheap Chinese shit (See: Harborfreight).  By the time it breaks, you'll know if you need to upgrade.

[Sweeney]

I do need a socket wrench. I don't know what I'd use it for, but I've never lived in a household without one until now.

And heck yeah I want a pry bar. I will call it a crowbar, though, because it's more fun.