Ultimate Prepper Toolbox Part 1: The Prepper Toolbox Library
The Prepper toolbox is a topic that I have not seen covered by preppers. Tools are almost never discussed in the prepper community (other than here on 3BY). Even though the topic has been briefly discussed, a comprehensive list of tools preppers need has not been discussed here (or anywhere else for that matter).
Tradesmen can skip to Part 5 of the list where I discuss tools that most of us don’t need unless SHTF. Preppers take special note. If there is something on this list that you don’t have, delay purchasing the tacticool flashlight and put these items on your shopping list.
Salty inspired me to write this article because of some of his projects at The Place and he wasn’t entirely comfortable with some of the tasks. The thought occurred to me that some people (such as apartment dwellers) might not actually have a good or complete set of tools. Also, it takes a lot of doing stuff to know what you REALLY need. Also, tools can be EXTREMELY expensive, and I can help guide you to not waste money.
Note: I have received NO compensation from any retailer or manufacturer of any of the products you read about. These products were purchased and used by me over time – unless otherwise noted. Some of the items I recommend are what I would purchase if I didn’t already have the item and it is stated that way.
Merman’s Preface
Preface: I have a background in construction. My father owned a construction company with numerous tradesmen: electricians, plumbers, carpenters and painters with numerous ancillary specialists such as welders, concrete workers, landscapers, irrigation specialists, finish carpenters, wood and furniture restoration experts and roofers.
I learned from some of the best. The types of projects we did were adding second stories onto houses, turning 5,000 SF houses into 4-plexes by adding bathrooms, kitchens and sound-proofing walls.
The last big project we worked on together in 2017 was joining two smaller houses into one larger home. The challenge was the homes were built at different elevations, they were perpendicular to each other, and their roof pitches were significantly different. I say this because I learned people want to know your background and perspective.
This article was intended to be short, but quickly became rather long. It is for that reason that I have divided the article into multiple, more manageable parts:
Part 1: The Prepper Toolbox Library
You are building a prepper library, aren’t you? Here’s an article about building a prepper library by Paranoid Prepper if you haven’t. Let’s talk about your prepper toolbox library.
Home Improvement 1-2-3
If you want to be self-reliant, you need some knowledge. Home Depot has an orange hardback book called Home Improvement 1-2-3. It is a GREAT resource that covers almost everything you will encounter in a typical single-family residence. The book has great illustrations, is quite comprehensive and has many helpful hints. It costs $15.
About a month ago my dad brought over his long-time electrician I’ve known and worked with for 25 years and has done most of my electrical work over that time. Dad saw the orange book sitting on my kitchen island, pointed it out to the electrician and said incredulously, “Can you believe MY son has this book!” I just looked at dad and said, “Do YOU remember how to wire a 3-way switch?” He laughed and replied, “No, but I know how to hire someone who does.” Thank you for proving my point, Dad.
This book has what I needed when I need it. Sometimes it doesn’t have the answer to the specific thing I am researching, but it has the information to remind me of the proper vocabulary to guide me in the correct direction.
Building Design and Construction Handbook, Sixth Edition
In case you want more detail, the big brother of Home Improvement 1-2-3 is Building Design and Construction Handbook, Sixth Edition. You can find out more here: https://accessengineeringlibrary.com/browse/building-design-and-construction-handbook-sixth-edition#p2000a1f299701.1001.
Building Construction Handbook
If you want to know more about building construction, I recommend you download this eBook: Building Construction Handbook https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qiNsWKKHWH2Ga2rQfn6wUgYzIbeC7YUh/view. The Building Construction Handbook has just about everything anyone will need to know about balloon frame construction (e.g. house made of sticks and bricks). You can purchase the paperback version of the most recent 11th edition on Amazon for about $45. Yeah, it’s expensive and comprehensive. My dad bought me one similar to this when I was 14. It is the only construction related book he has ever given me. The concepts are VERY important.
Warning
If you actually read this book, you will start looking for walls you can move to impress your friends and family. You will start dreaming about ridiculous home improvement projects like adding a second story to your home. Then you will download SketchUp Make and create hyper detailed drawings of your home and property. Surveyors will be envious of your renderings.
You will spend countless hours watching SketchUp tutorials. Then you will try to justify spending $800 for SketchUp Pro and LayOut. You will then start calculating load bearing ability of different materials as you contemplate cutting a trap door in your floor and constructing a tunnel to your secret bunker in the back yard that you are designing.
Then you will get ticked at your local government for requiring you to get a permit to build your secret bunker which is now not so secret and the government knows you are a prepper and will come to get your guns when they pass mandatory gun buybacks. Then you will spend the next 20 years trying to convince your friends and family to vote Libertarian.
Don’t be that guy. Instead, just invite Merman to be part of your Mutual Aid Group and you get an awesome set of tools and more!
Speed Square Rafter Instruction Manual
If you are in finance, you know how to use a HP-12C. If you are in construction, you have a Rafter Square commonly known as a Speed Square. You know it is an important tool because it can be purchased from $2 – $10, has no moving or removable parts, and comes with a 24 PAGE instruction manual and 25 pages of tables. It’s the tool equivalent of the Pythagorean Theorem. It is remarkably simple, but vitally important so make sure it’s a part of your toolbox library.
Download this manual to your Prepper Library. You will understand why later: http://www.irwin.com/uploads/documents/97_RafterInstructionManual.pdf
For those who are not planning on building to code 🙂 Mike Ohler’s 50.00 and Up underground house book and Earth Sheltered Solar Greenhouse book are quite good. His skills in salvage and repurposing are refreshing when Home Depot is not available. Use a little misdirection and you can build a non-code “Farm Structure” often not taxable or very low tax and retrofit into a hobbit home as needed.
I’ve lived in such a structure in Idaho through the frozen winters and often oddly steamy summers and found them pretty nice. Easy on the firewood and naturally cool in summer. Also I’ve helped more than a few hippies-rednecks build themselves an easy to heat-cool and best of all hide home. Easy to add an extra basement level that is hidden from most inspections. In the medieval era they might have been called Priest Holes.
Misdirection is a valuable skill as not to draw unwanted interest in prepping.
Michael, thank you for introducing me to Mike Oehler. That is an interesting concept. The weight of soil is something that concerns me, but the video I saw of him appears to show a modified balloon frame construction. I didn’t really get a good sense of what part of his structures are underground.
I really do like the idea of building into the side of a hill. That is the second thing I do when I spawn into a Minecraft world 🙂 From a SHTF perspective, the defensive capability of soil is significant.
Mike Ohler’s book is already on my list. I have a buncha tool as I have remodeled my house. Building one is another story. I make my living in the electrical field so those tools I have. Deciding what to add to my prepper’s tool box has most definitely occupied my thoughts. Thanks for the kick in the butt.
Funkengrooven,
I am happy to provide the kick in the rear. I hope you learn some things from the series of articles.
Since you are in the electrical field, may I suggest you write an article about solar power. My research has found it is the most practical, and more expensive, preps I intend to make. Specifically, I intend to create one room of my home into my primary residence in a SHTF situation. It will be isolated complete with a small window A/C unit. I have not figured out the heating yet, but I live in Texas where our average temperature has to be above 50 degrees.
Give it a shot! Otherwise, I will write the article after I explore the various options and install the sucker.
The more expensive part is a significant obstacle at this point. I’ll have some disposable income shortly. Don’t wait for me, write the article.
Fortunately I know some people who have significant experience with solar power. Cost is a big factor for me as well, so that project will have to wait for at least one more year. I would guide anyone to a company called Sol-Ark. I’ve met the electrical engineer in most of their videos. His tests of the effect of an EMP on small electronics were very enlightening. I highly recommend EVERYONE watch them. It will give you great peace of mind. The thing I really like about Sol-Ark is their solar system is specifically designed to withstand an EMP which I see is the most devastating threat I can imagine. He has an EMP generator he tests on various equipment. Take a look at his Faraday cage he tests his equipment (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbHK6Uqmzog). You can build that for <$20 from Home Depot, and that sucker is pretty darn big. I've seen some elaborate Faraday cages, but this man knows how to bust the myths and let you know everything is going to be okay. I have an article on the subject planned, but I'm not ready to spend the money yet. If you are like me, you will watch his videos and say to yourself, "We [the 10% who are preppers or have skills] can survive this thing."
Jerry D. Young discusses tools in many of his stories.
This is a very long list that includes many, though not all, of the tools that people with various types of places and interests might need. No one would need them all, but it is easier for me to just do the big list and let people pick and choose what they might need to fit their situation. Even within a specific type of situation, not everything listed for it would necessarily be needed. I have a tendency to forget things when I am making plans and preparing purchasing lists when I have a bit of money. I use these types of lists to simply remind me of things I might have forgotten since the last time I thought about the subject.
So, please, do not go down the list and get discouraged about the length, thinking you need everything. You do not. Far from it.
Assuming it fits, here is part of my tools list:
Storage areas for:
Garden seed, equipment & supplies:
non-hybrid seeds
soil turning spade
utility shovels
soil rake
planting hoe
cultivating hoe
planting dibble
short handled digging trowel
short handled cultivating rake
row marking stakes & string
tuber harvesting fork
corn husking pin
pitch fork
scythe & wooden fork (to cut & handle hay)
harvesting knives
harvesting striking stick
harvesting sickle (grains – wheat & rye)
seft & wooden mat hook (grains – wheat & rye – hold straw with mat hook)
grain cradle (scythes with light wooden racks to catch the cut straw)
(for small grains)
thrashing flails
gathering baskets, buckets, boxes & bags w/shoulder slings or belts
wheel barrow
garden wagon
garden cart
hand pump pressure sprayer
hand pump spray cans
irrigation ditch control gates
pest control devices (scarecrows, spinners, traps, decoys)
scythe hammer & anvil to straighten nicks, whetstone to sharpen blades
Mulch & compost tools & equipment:
mulcher/shredder
mulch storage bins
compost rotation/turn-over bins
compost storage bins
Orchard & vineyard equipment:
grafting knife
pruning sheers
pruning knife
pruning saw
step ladder
extension ladder
pick knives & tools
pick baskets & buckets
storage baskets & boxes
Beekeeping equipment & supplies:
helmet
mesh veil
beekeeper’s suit
beekeeper’s gloves
bee medications/treatments:
Nosema disease remedy
Moth larvae insecticide (non-toxic)
Foulbrood treatment
hive materials:
cover
inner covers
escape boards
excluders
supers (for brooding, chunk honey, extractable honey, box comb honey)
internal board feeder
foundation frames (for brooding, chunk honey, extractable honey)
section box holders, separators, boxes & spreader (for box comb honey)
foundations (brooding, chunk honey, extractable honey, box comb honey)
pollen trap
queen/drone trap
bottom board
stand
scale/base
hive tools:
spur wire embedder
steel frame wire
pry-bar/scraper
uncapping knife
bee brush
capping scratcher
frame grip
smoker
clean hand sprayer
1:1 sugar syrup
Vanilla
external feeders
honey extractors
honey storage barrels, casks, boxes, & jars
Wild wood/meadow/marsh/stream/field plant, rock & mineral foraging/gathering tools & equipment:
Useful-plant/rock/mineral handbooks & references
Map marked w/known sources of useful plants, rocks & minerals
plant ID guide books
tree ID guide books
rock & mineral ID guide books
rock & mineral comparison samples
pen, pad, & location maps
harvest apron (bottom folds up and ties off at several heights)
collection bag ID tags/labels
Zip-lock collection bags
cotton drawstring collection bags
string w/threading needle
safety glasses
plastic gloves
rubber gloves
leather gloves
dust filter mask
rubber boots/hip waders/chest waders
field knife
folding saw
folding shovel
pry bar/scraper
short handled digging trowel
short handled rake
harvesting knives
harvesting sickle
harvesting striking stick
hatchet
saw
shovel
tuber fork
nut harvester pole
fruit harvester pole
garden rake
leaf rake
scythe & wooden fork (to cut & handle hay)
harvesting sickle (grains – wheat & rye)
wheel barrow/garden cart
scythe hammer & anvil to straighten nicks, whetstone to sharpen blades
rock hammer
rock pick
rock chisels
2x – 10x magnifying glass
mineral test kit
case
2 glass eyedroppers
vial of nitric acid
vial of hydrochloric acid
set of porcelain tile streak plates
hardness tester
gathering baskets, buckets, boxes & bags
6 Secondary woodsheds w/covered firewood storage racks
6 firewood drying/conditioning sheds
Primary woodshed w/gathering & storage equipment:
Covered storage area w/
firewood stacking racks
fire suppression system
Outside covered & uncovered work areas:
Storage cabinet & racks w/
Chain and saw sharpening tools
Chain saws w/spare bars, chains, filters, etc & 2 cycle oil
felling saw
felling wedges
wedge hammer
crosscut saw
buck saw
sawbucks
cant hook/peavy
felling axes
limbing axes
splitting maul
splitting wedges
sledge hammer
log skidding tongs
log skidding sled
log skidding chains & boomers
log skidding cable
log stacking racks
log stacking rack brackets
cover tarps/sheeting
firewood processor
Earth sheltered 8 farm barn complex for:
(or Post & Beam Gambrel w/2 lean-tos & lower roof on front)
3 Holstein bulls & 35 milking cows
3 Jersey bulls & 35 milking cows
3 Milking Shorthorn bulls & 35 beef/milk cows & for oxen
5 Herford bulls & 100 beef cows & for oxen
(Scotch Highland, Galloway, Normande)
10 American Bison bulls & 200 cows
10 American Guinea Hog boars & 300 sows (meat & lard)
10 Large Black swine boars & 300 sows (meat)
10 Berkshire swine boars & 300 sows (meat)
10 Gloucestershire Old Spots swine boars & 300 sows (lard)
(Landrace, Duroc, American Yorkshire, KuneKune)
500 Indian Red Jungle Fowl chicken roosters & 10,000 hens
500 Cornish chicken roosters & 10,000 hens
500 Leghorn chicken roosters & 10,000 hens
500 Barred Plymouth Rock chicken roosters & 10,000 hens
500 Rhode Island Red chicken roosters & 10,000 hens
300 Narraganset toms & 3,000 hen turkeys
300 Bourbon Red toms & 3,000 hen turkeys
5 Muscovy drake ducks & 35 Muscovy hen ducks
5 Mallard drake ducks & 35 Mallard hen ducks
3 Pilgrim drake ducks & 15 Pilgrim hen ducks
3 Canada Goose drakes & 15 Canada Goose hens
30 Guinea Fowl (insect control [ticks], warning)
3 Rambouillet ram sheep & 35 Rambouillet ewe sheep
4 Merino ram sheep & 40 Merino ewe sheep
2 Nubian buck goats & 10 Nubian doe goats
2 Boer buck goats & 10 Boer doe goats
3 Champagne d’Argent buck rabbits & 15 Champagne d’Argent doe rabbits
3 Gold Fox buck rabbits & 15 Gold Fox doe rabbits
With/
Office
Veterinary area
Tack room
Storage room
Automatic watering system
Semi-auto feeding system
Semi-auto waste wash-down system w/
collection system (for methane generation)
non-usable waste disposal system
Solid/other waste collection system (for composting/methane generation)
Milking area
Breeding areas
Birthing areas
Animal stalls
Attached immediate use straw/hay storage
Attached immediate use fodder/grain storage
Attached immediate use silage storage
Attached chicken/fowl house(s) w/
Roosting area
Feeding/watering area
Incubating area
Attached pens/corrals/yards
Attached utility shed w/
Windmill w/
Water pump
DC alternator
Water system w/
Well
Pump
Storage tank
Hot water heater w/solar preheater
Rainstore3 water catchment and containment pits
Battery Bank w/AC converter
AC alternator
Straw/hay storage barns & field storage racks
Grain storage silos/bins
Fodder/silage storage silos/pits
Attached shed w/
Methane generator w/
2 temporary storage tanks
Portable tank/bottle filling pump
Interconnect line to fuel bunker
Earth sheltered horse barn/stable for:
(or Post & Beam Monitor horse barn/stable w/2 lean-tos)
4 Clydesdale stallions & 40 mares for draft work
4 Morgan stallions & 40 mares for carriage work
4 Barb stallions & 40 mares for saddle work
4 Quarter horse stallions & 40 mares for stock work
With/
Veterinary/treatment area
Tack room
Storage room
Automatic watering system
Semi-auto feeding system
Semi-auto waste wash-down system w/
collection system (for methane generation)
non-usable waste disposal system
Solid/other waste collection system (for composting/methane generation)
Breeding area
Birthing area
Saddling/harnessing area
Animal stalls
Attached straw/hay storage
Attached fodder/grain storage
Attached exercise paddock
Attached riding paddock
Attached pasture/corral area
Dog kennel for :
5 Airedale sires & 25 dams
3 Welsh Terrier sires & 15 dams
3 Siberian Husky sires & 15 dams
With/
Veterinary/treatment area
Equipment room
Storage room
Automatic watering system
Semi-auto feeding system
Semi-auto waste wash-down system w/
collection system (for methane generation)
non-usable waste disposal system
Solid/other waste collection system (for composting/methane generation)
Breeding area
Birthing area
Individual dog quarters w/
inside runs w/
bedding houses
food & water stations
outside run automatic door
external runs w/
partial roof section
open sky section
Bedding laundry
Attached feed storage
Attached exercise runs
Attached free run area
Equipment shed w/animal drawn equipment:
sleighs
buggies
surreys
landaus
coaches
hay wagons
heavy utility wagons
heavy utility wagons w/snow runners
manure spreaders
McCormick reapers
hay flop rakes
plows
harrows
timber sleds
rock sleds
4 equipment buildings w/:
storage area for modern mechanical farming equipment
Farm equipment shop building w/
parts room
tool room
chemical storage room
equipment repair/make-ready area
General shop building w/
Equipment storage area
Equipment repair/maintenance area w/
Vehicle lift
Work pit
Work Bench
Heavy tools & equipment
Maintenance & repair items
Tire equipment
General shop w/
Office
Craft area w/equipment & supplies
Materials storage area
Tool storage cabinets & cases
Truck loading/unloading ramp & platform
4 large earth sheltered warehouses w/repair parts, construction goods, fabrication materials, etc.
Tool Kits:
Tools Library:
Pocket Reference Book by Thomas J. Glover
DIY Encyclopedias
Equipment guides and manuals
Mechanics Vest Pocket Reference Book by John Wolfe
Engineer’s Handbook
Building trades handbooks and guides
National Electrical Code book
National Plumbing Code book
Household hand tool kit:
2 heavy duty flashlights w/extra batteries & bulbs
2 heavy duty cordless work lamps w/extra batteries & bulbs
2 small water-pump pliers
2 medium water-pump pliers
2 large water-pump pliers
2 extra-large water-pump pliers
2 large straight-jaw Visegrip pliers
2 medium straight-jaw Visegrip pliers
2 small straight-jaw Visegrip pliers
2 large curved-jaw Visegrip pliers
2 medium curved-jaw Visegrip pliers
2 small curved-jaw Visegrip pliers
1 large lineman’s pliers
1 small lineman’s pliers
1 large utility pliers
1 small utility pliers
1 large long nose pliers
1 small long nose pliers
1 large side cutter
1 small side cutter
1 large cable cutter
1 small cable cutter
2 18″ pipe wrenches
2 14″ pipe wrenches
2 12″ pipe wrenches
2 10″ pipe wrenches
2 8″ pipe wrenches
2 12″ adjustable wrenches
2 10″ adjustable wrenches
2 8″ adjustable wrenches
2 6″ adjustable wrenches
2 4″ adjustable wrenches
1 set of 1/4″ to 1 1/2″ boxed end wrenches
1 set of 1/4″ to 1 1/2″ open end wrenches
1 set of 1/4″ to 1 1/2″ combination wrenches
1 set of metric boxed end wrenches
1 set of metric open end wrenches
1 set of metric combination wrenches
1 set of allen, Torx, & spline wrenches
1 set 1/4″ drive inch & metric sockets
1 set 3/8″ drive inch & metric sockets
1 set 1/2″ drive inch & metric sockets
1 set 3/4” drive inch & metric sockets
1 set 1” drive inch & metric sockets
1 set of socket extensions, wobblers, size adapters, breaker bars
1 set 1/2” drive inch & metric impact sockets
1 set 3/4” drive inch & metric impact sockets
1 set 1” drive inch & metric impact sockets
1 set of impact drive socket extensions, wobblers, size adapters, breaker bars
2 hammer wrenches
1 set nut drivers
1 set cold chisels
2 sets screwdrivers
1 set mini-screwdrivers
1 set feeler gauges
1 set pin, drift & center punches
1 set of gear pullers
1 set of slide hammers
1 set wood chisels
1 set putty knives
1 set files
1 set utility knives
1 set star drills
1 set wood bits & brace drill
1 set metal bits & hand drill
1 large ball peen hammer
1 small ball peen hammer
1 shop hammer
1 soft faced hammer w/set of faces
1 straight claw hammer
1 curved claw hammer
1 rip blade hand saw
1 cross cut blade hand saw
1 hack saw w/several blades
1 set sponges & rags
2 ripping chisels
1 large crowbar
1 small crowbar
1 large pry-bar
1 large pipe cutter
1 pipe reamer
1 set pipe threaders
1 set pipe taps
1 set bolt threaders
1 set bolt taps
1 set tub-faucet socket wrenches
1 basin wrench
1 set faucet handle pullers
1 small copper pipe cutter
1 large copper pipe cutter
1 copper pipe flaring tool
1 closet auger
2 plungers
1 15′ light sewer tape
1 50′ heavy sewer tape
1 set wire brushes
1 set soft bristle brushes
1 set of paint brushes/rollers
1 chain hoist
2 come-along winches
2 light block & tackle sets
2 heavy block & tackle sets
2 sets small clamps
2 sets large clamps
1 set small clevises
1 set large clevises
1 large set chain binders
several short log chains
several long log chains
several wire cables w/spliced-in thimble eyes
several coils of rope, cord & string
several coils of soft steel, stainless steel, copper & brass wire
several coils of electrical wire
several coils of electronic hook up wire
large assortment of pipe (copper, steel, black iron, pvc, cpvc, etc)
large assortment of tubing (copper, aluminum, pvc, cpvc, plastic, etc)
large assortment of hose (rubber, plastic, butyl, etc)
large assortment of nails & staples
large assortment of screws
large assortment of bolts, nuts & washers
large assortment of electrical hardware
large assortment of electronic hardware
large assortment of sandpaper and mineral cloth
large assortment of replacement blades for all cutting instruments
large assortment of “fixer” items (gorilla tape, glues & adhesives, JB weld, Shoe goo, etc.)
large assortment sealing items (liquid gasket, caulking, Teflon tape, electrical tape, rubber tape, etc.)
large assortment of miscellaneous items (zip ties, hose clamps, staple gun staples, etc.)
1 set automotive specialty tools
1 set of glass cutters
1 set of staple guns
1 set of recovery tools (magnets, grippers, etc.)
1 set of measuring instruments
1 large soldering iron (non-electric)
1 small soldering iron (non-electric)
1 small propane torch
1 large propane torch
1 Acetylene welding & cutting outfit
1 pick
1 mattock
1 2# heavy hamper/hand sledgehammer
1 8# medium sledge hammer
1 16# heavy sledge hammer
2 double bit axes
2 single bit axes
1 garden rake
1 yard rake
1 mortar hoe
2 garden hoes
1 conventional posthole digger
1 spud bar/scoop posthole digger
1 auger posthole digger
1 tamper
1 medium steel post driver
1 heavy steel post driver
2 fence stretchers
2 fencing pliers/multi-tool
2 Whirligig safety wire twisters
4 wire grippers
6 50′ 3/4″ heavy duty garden water hoses
4 25′ 3/4″ heavy duty garden water hoses
4 25′ 5/8″ heavy duty garden water hoses
2 entrenching tools
2 long handle, curved round point shovels, small blade
2 long handle, curved round point shovels
2 short handle, curved round point shovels
2 long handle, straight round point shovels
2 long handle, curved square point shovels
2 short handle, straight square point shovels
2 short handle, straight sharpshooter shovels
2 short handle, curved snow scoop shovels
2 short handle, curved grain scoop shovels
2 Xtend & Climb 15.5’ telescoping ladder
2 Werner M1 275 pound capacity 16’ articulating aluminum ladder
2 Little Giant 19’ Type 1AA 375 pound capacity adjustable aluminum ladder
2 Little Giant 21’ Skyscraper 300 pound capacity aluminum multipurpose ladder
2 Bauer Corp 300 pound capacity 32’ aluminum extension ladder
8 Bauer Corp 12’ 500 pound capacity aluminum scaffold planks
2 Werner 375 pound capacity 6’ fiberglass step ladder
2 Werner 375 pound capacity 12’ fiberglass step ladder
Salvage & recovery tools
Full-face CBNRE respirator (if not plenty of P-100 masks, good goggles, hard hat/bump cap)
Several wood or rubber door stoppers w/cable keepers w/a loop on one end (to keep doors open while inside, say for a quick getaway if the building starts to fail)
Several reusable keyhole locks (to prevent being locked in/out)
Extensive lock pick set with w/jiggler
Petzl Tactikka + RGB headlamp (white, red, green, blue LEDs)
Ontario Knife Company OKC-3S bayonet/fighting knife/utility knife w/sheath
Leatherman Surge multi-tool w/bits
Channel Lock 88 rescue tool w/pliers & wire cutter
Multi-tip screw driver
Glass cutter
2” & 5” glass handling suction cups (get good ones)
Set of hand tools
8” Bastard cut File
Stanley 12” Wonder bar
Stanley Entry tool 18”
Stanley Entry tool 30”
Olympia Tools 42” folding bolt cutters
Concertina cutter
Cold Steel Special Forces e-tool
Duraworx mini-planting too (a mini pick ax)
Blazer PB 207 2500 degree micro torch
WD-40
Chain link fence climbing steps
Tyrepliers to pull tires off rims so you do not have to carry the entire thing
Lkgoodwin PE2 6 ton chain fall w/20′ lift
Lkgoodwin PE2 1 1/2 ton chain fall w/20′ lift
Lkgoodwin GT-2000-65 cable come along w/65′ pull
7/16” x 100 braided nylon rope
5/16” x 50 braided nylon rope
12’ sling rope w/carabiners each end
Wespur light block and tackle
Wespur heavy block and tackle
Keeper 02933 3″ x 30′ recovery strap
Stake down type winch anchor
100′ 3/8″ extension cable
Set clevis’, shackles, winch anchors, snatch blocks, tie-offs, etc.
Hi-Lift First Responder Jack w/Jack-Mate
30″ D-handle round point shovel
48″ straight handle round point shovel
8# sledge fiberglass handle sledge
16# double jack
5# pick/mattock
Iltis Oxhead double bit felling axe
Bauer 12″ x 8′ aluminum 28# scaffold plank
Bauer 24″ x 8′ aluminum 41# scaffold plank
12-16-168-05 14’x16″x6.25″ 12K cap 115# weight bridging ramp
Little Giant 21626 13′-23′ multi-purpose ladder w/levelers 71#
Husky 395XPW 36″ chainsaw
Case, protective gear, spare parts
Multi-tool for chainsaws
Concrete/steel cutting engine powered saw
Oxy/acetylene torch kit
Oxy/acetylene 100′ automatic hose reel
Oxy/acetylene portable tank & carrier 20cf oxy/10cf acetylene tanks
Complete thermal Lance set w/back pack
Rapid Fire thermal rod starting cartridges
3/8” x 18” 25# box thermal rods
3/8” x 46” 25# box thermal rods
Porta-power hydraulic system
Portable air compressor (or onboard air in the vehicle)
Set of air powered tools
Portable hydraulic pump & tank (or onboard hydraulics in the vehicle)
Set of hydraulic powered tools
Portable tripod hoist
Measuring tools:
plumb bob
level
square
compass
protractor
tape measures
rule
scribe
guideline string
chalk stick
wax stick
lumber measure
multi-meter
ammeter
Field work tools:
axe
shovel
felling saw
mallet
wedges
sledge hammer
rock drills
pick
mattock
rock hammer
block & tackle
chain hoist
2 light block & tackle sets
2 heavy block & tackle sets
Carpentry tools:
adze
froe
heavy mallet
crosscut saw
rip saw
broadax (to square logs for cabin building) (12″ log gave 8″ timber)
off-set broadhead axe
hewind dog (to hold logs in position while squaring
light mallet
rasp
wood chisels
brace drill & wood boring bits
finishing saw
draw knife
plane
carving knife
sanding stone
pipe auger & reamer to make wooden pipe
(one end shaved down to fit taper at other end)
Log & Timber tools & equipment:
Tape measures
Rulers
Squares
Levels
Scribes
Calipers
Peeling spuds
Peeling draw knives
Log dogs
Broad axes
Adzes
Mortise & tenon slicks
Mortise chisels
Flarens
Gouges
Chisels
Heavy mallets
Light mallets
Cant hook
Peavies
Carry/lifting tongs
Draw knives
Froes
Cleats
Hand drills
Breast drills
Auger bits & extension
Forstner & saw tooth bits
Tenon cutters
Miscellaneous tools & equipment:
Assembly tools:
pliers
screwdrivers
hammer
clamps
Maintenance tools:
oil cans
grease pots
Sharpening tools:
metal file
honing stone
strop
saw sharpening tool
saw tooth setting cricket
grinding wheel (foot powered)
Metal working tools & equipment:
files
hacksaw
sheet metal brake
snips
nibbler
hole punches
riveter & rivets
welding vice grips
wire brushes
Bench and shop tools:
Bench vise
Pipe vise
Small hydraulic press
Large hydraulic press
Power tools:
1 set of general battery hand tools (circle saw, jig saw, sawzall, small drill, large drill, screwdriver, grinder etc.)
Stand Grinder/buffer
Smithy Supershop 220 woodworking multi tool w/set of accessories & tools
Smithy GN-1340-IMX metal working multi tool w/set of accessories & tools
CNC metal working 3D laser cutter/plasma cutter/water jet cutter
CNC metal working 3D machine tool
CNC wood working 3D carving tool
3D laser/mechanical engraver
2 3D sintered metal printer
4 3D multi-spool polymer printers
2 3D resin printer systems
Windmill/waterwheel jackshaft-power tool, device & appliance shed:
Firewood/Lumber working tools:
buzz saw
band saw
bark scraper
Wood & metal working tools:
table saw
band saw
lathes
drill press
hacksaw
planer/joiner
joiner/shaper
belt sander
grinder
trip hammer
Animal & plant product processing tools, devices & appliances:
grain grinding mills
milk separator
butter churn
honey extractor
juice/oil presses
loom
limb chipper/mulcher
Other tools, devices & appliances:
washing machine
sewing machine
Coppersmith & tinsmith tools & equipment:
Optical products tools & equipment:
Mechanics tools & equipment:
Wood working tools & equipment (finish work, furniture & cabinetry):
Cobbler/saddler/harness maker’s tools & equipment:
Set of shoe last anvils
Shoe last anvil stand
Shoe knife
Shoe hammer
Peg awl
Sewing awl
Sewing awl needles
Harness awl
Harness needles
Shoe thread
Shoe thread, waxed
Short, medium, long shoe clinch nails
Split rivets
Cooper’s tools & equipment:
drawknife
hand adz
plane
cooper’s windlass
compass
croze (curved base plane to cut groove for barrel heads)
pod auger (to make bung & spy holes)
soaking/steaming troughs
forming/shaping racks/presses
Wheelwright’s tools & equipment:
spoke shave
soaking troughs and tubs
steam generator
steam treatment jigs
Gunsmithing/reloading/bowsmithing/arrowsmithing tools & equipment:
1,000 meter shooting range w/multiple target set ups, chronograph, and clay bird thrower
complete gunsmith tool & equipment fit including barrel riflers & straightners
complete gunsmith supply & parts stocks
complete bowsmithing tools, equipment, & supplies
complete arrowsmithing tools, equipment & supplies
in use powder magazine
quantity powder storage magazines
Alliant Unique powder 8# for: .25, .32, .380, 9mm, .357M, .44Mag, 10mm, .40, .45ACP, .45 Colt .50 GI, .32-20, .22 Hornet lead, 12 ga, 20 ga
IMR 4227 powder 8# for: .22 Hornet, 7.62×39, .30 Carbine, 32-20, .45-70, .410 bore, lead for .223, .243, .30-30, .30-’06
IMR 4895 powder 8# for: .223, .243, .270, .30-30, 7.62×39, .308, .30-’06, .300 WM, .350 RM, .375 H&H, .45-70, .460 WM
IMR 4350 powder8# for: .243, .270, .30-30, .308, .30-’06,.300 WM, .338 Lapua, .375 H&H, .408 CT.460 WM, .50BMG
Reloading room:
RCBS bullet casting equipment
Corbin bullet swaging equipment
reloading equipment and supplies for .17 to .50BMG brass cartridges
progressive reloader setups for primary cartridges
RCBS Ammomaster w/accessories .50 BMG reloading set
RCBS Ammomaster w/accessories .50 BMG reloading set
Ten-X TX-50 press for up to .50 BMG progressive press
TX-50 conversion sets
Dillion Super 1050 Metallic cartridge progressive reloader
Caliber kits for Super 1050
single stage press for secondary cartridges
RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Single station press
RCBS Turret press
RCBS Turret press heads
RCBS Powder measure
RCBS Auto priming tool
RCBS vibratory Case cleaner
reloading equipment & supplies for .410 bore to 10-gauge shotgun cartridges
MEC Sizemaster single stage 12-gauge reloader (has adapter kits)
RCBS The Grand 12-gauge reloading press
Spolar Gold Premier progressive shotshell reloader w/hydraulics
Spolar Gold Premium gauge conversion
Brass cartridge primers (small pistol standard & magnum, large pistol standard & magnum, small rifle standard & magnum, large rifle standard & magnum, .50BMG base
Shotgun primers
.45 ACP 230gr FMJ Remington
.50 GI 185gr hollow point
.308 147gr FMJ Winchester
lead 00 buckshot
lead 1 oz 12 gauge slugs
bird shot
12 gauge wads
Dillion Universal decapping die
.25 ACP dies (RCBS)
.32 ACP dies (RCBS)
.380 ACP dies (RCBS)
9mm dies (RCBS)
10mm/.40 dies (RCBS)
.45 ACP dies (RCBS)
.50 GI dies (Hornaday)
.357 Magnum/.38 Special dies (RCBS)
.44 Magnum/.44 Special dies (RCBS)
.45 Colt dies (RCBS)
.22 Hornet dies (RCBS)
.223 small base dies (RCBS)
.243 dies (RCBS)
.270 dies (RCBS)
.30 Carbine dies (RCBS)
.30-30 dies (RCBS)
7.62 x 39 dies (RCBS)
.308 small base dies (RCBS)
.30-’06 dies (RCBS)
.350 Remington Magnum dies (RCBS)
.375 H&H Magnum dies (RCBS)
.460 Weatherby Magnum dies (RCBS)
.45-70 dies (RCBS)
.50-140 (3 1/2″) dies
.338 Lapua dies
.408 Cheytac dies
.50 BMG dies
12 gauge brass shell dies
Attached open-air blacksmith area w/
Winter enclosure walls
Personal equipment
heavy gloves
face protector
leather apron
leather leggings/chaps
leather boot spats/gaiters
Horseshoeing tools:
hoof pick
hoof rasps
horseshoe nail hammer
nail nippers
horseshoe nail trim file
Metal forging tools:
forge
anvil
hammers
tongs
cutting chisels
shaping/rough files
finish/fine files
bellows
quench tank
tempering tank/bed
annealing bed/oven
fluxes
surface hardening material
brazing rod
welding rod
Metal casting tools:
melting furnace
melting pot
dipping ladle
casting sand bins
casting sand recovery screens
fluxes
mold boxes
item molds
fill tube & air release tube molds
mold cooling & disassembly area
sprue nippers, cutters, & files
finishing files
finishing sanding/rubbing stones
Ore smelting tools & equipment:
ore & scrap storage bins
treatment mineral & alloy component storage bins
coke/coal fuel storage bins
smelting furnace
smelting pot
molten metal dipper
smelting furnace & pot handling tools
pig molds
mold cooling area
pig storage area
Mineral/earth/rock products processing shed:
Lapidary work area w/tools & equipment:
Flint/obsidian knapping tools & equipment:
Gold & silver working tools & equipment:
Petroleum products refining tools & equipment:
Wild wood/meadow/marsh/stream/field plant, rock & mineral foraging/gathering tools & equipment
Herbal & Mineral remedy hand books & references
Map marked w/known sources of useful plants and rock & mineral deposits
Herb garden
Mineral & rock garden
Collection equipment
plant ID guide books
tree ID guide books
mineral & rock ID guide books
mineral & rock comparison samples
pen, pad, & location maps collection bag ID tags/labels
Zip-lock collection bags
gathering baskets, buckets, boxes & bags
cotton drawstring collection bags
string w/threading needle
safety glasses
plastic gloves
leather gloves
dust filter mask
field knife
folding saw
folding shovel
rock hammer
rock pick
rock chisels
pry bar/scraper
short handled digging trowel
short handled rake
harvesting knives
harvesting sickle
harvesting striking stick
hatchet
saw
shovel
tuber fork
nut harvester pole
fruit harvester pole
garden rake
leaf rake
scythe & wooden fork (to cut & handle hay)
harvesting sickle (grains – wheat & rye)
wheel barrow/garden cart
scythe hammer & anvil to straighten nicks, whetstone to sharpen blades
mortar & pestal
non-metallic transfer spoons
2x – 10x magnifying glass
mineral test kit
case
2 glass eyedroppers
vial of nitric acid
vial of hydrochloric acid
set of porcelain tile streak plates
hardness tester
Component preparation equipment:
cutting board
juice press
oil press
coffee/herb grinder
mineral grinder/ball mill
essential oils still
distilled water still
holding bowls (stainless, glass, wood, plastic)
plastic gloves
dust masks
knives
wood rasp
small saw
hammer/hatchet
mesh/net drying bags
chisel
wire brush
canvas mineral crushing bag
3# – 5# mineral crushing sledge
concrete or steel crushing base
mesh screen/sifters
nonmetallic sifting collection plate
non-ferrous needle (large darning needle)
non-ferrous tweezers
small dusting brush
heavy duty mortar & pestle
stainless steel/plastic transfer scoops & spoons
Component storage equipment:
opaque storage cabinet in dry & cool (but non-freezing) area of residence
ID tags/labels & pen
glass bottles/jars (clear & opaque brown)
glass jar lids (clear & opaque brown) w/rubber gaskets
plastic jar lids
wax lid liners (for long term storage)(may substitute plastic wrap)
glass bottle stoppers
rubber bottle stoppers
Zip-lock bags
cotton drawstring storage bags
net/mesh storage bags
string w/threading needle
ceramic bowls w/lids
wooden bowls/boxes w/lids
Remedy formulation equipment:
Record/data book w/pen
ID tags/labels
fresh water (distilled) to make infusions, teas, & pastes
vegetable shortening or lard to make ointments & salves
Beeswax to make salves (also has medicinal properties)
vegetable oil to make plasters
dry clay dust to make plasters
gentle oil to make lotions
pure grain alcohol to make extracts
rosemary oleoresin (used as a preservative)
Aloe (Aloe vera) gel, for creams
Apricot (Prunus armeniaca), almond (Prunus dulcis), and grape (Vitis vinifera) seed oils, for facial creams
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) butter, for infused oils and creams
Coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil, for infused oils and creams
Honey, for syrups
Lanolin, for creams
Natural beeswax, for ointments
Olive (Olea europaea) oil, for infused oils and ointments
Sesame (Sesamum indicum) oil, for infused oils
capsule fillers
empty gelatin capsules
empty vegetable capsules
scales
herb/coffee grinder
mortar & pestal
small set of cooking pots (stainless steel & glass)
mixing bowls & beakers (stainless, ceramic & glass)
measuring spoons & cups (stainless, glass, wood, plastic)
mixing spoons & spatulas (stainless, wood, plastic)
transferring funnels, pouring devices, spoons & spatulas (stainless, wood, plastic)
filters & strainers (paper, stainless)
thermometers
cheese cloth/muslin
Remedy storage equipment:
opaque storage cabinet in dry & cool (but non-freezing) area of residence
ID tags/labels & pen
glass bottles/jars (clear & opaque brown)
glass jar lids (clear & opaque brown) w/rubber gaskets
plastic jar lids
wax lid liners (for long term storage)(may substitute plastic wrap)
glass bottle stoppers
rubber bottle stoppers
glass bottles (clear & opaque brown) w/eye dropper tops
ceramic bowls w/lids
wooden bowls w/lids
dusting socks w/storage boxes
mesh/net storage bags
cotton drawstring storage bags
Remedy use equipment:
patient record cards
use, dosage & effectiveness record book w/pen
eye droppers
spreader spatulas (wood, plastic)
dispensing/dosage measuring spoons & cups
tea pots (nonmetallic)
incense burner w/breathing hood/mask
vaporizer tea kettle w/breathing hood/mask
Masonry/stone tools & equipment:
rough stone storage area/bins
finished stone storage area/bins
brick & block storage area/bins
clay, straw, sand & lime storage bins
sledge hammer
drills
pick
mallet
wooden/fiber splitting wedges
stone cutting chisels
stone breaking pliers
stone trimming chisels
hammer
setting mallet
brick, block & stone hods
mortar mixing trough
mortar hoe
mortar scoop
mortar hod
mortar trowel
mortar presser/scraper
work area w/brick & block molds
mixing trough
dipping ladle
smoothing trowel
trimming hammer/tool
drying racks/area
Pottery & ceramics tools & equipment:
clay bins
clay grinding & mixing bowls
mortar & pestle
water dipper
clay mixing paddles/spatulas
pottery wheel
pottery shaping tools
drying racks
glaze component storage containers
glaze mixing containers
glaze dipping containers
glaze painting brushes
pottery molds
work bench
wash up/clean up tubs
kiln
cooling racks
storage shelving
Glass making tools & equipment:
silica sand & scrap glass bins
glass melting furnace
glass melting pot
glass dipper
glass handling tongs, paddles & cutters
glass molds
glass blowing tubes, stands & tools
glass cutters
Laboratory & Crafting building w/
Chemical lab
Biology lab
Medical lab
Physics lab
Optical lab
Electronics lab
Space Observatory & Space Events lab w/
Visible light telescopes
Non-visible light telescopes
Radio telescopes
Cosmic, UVA, UVB, & UBC radiation monitors and warning system
CME, solar flare, & solar storm detection and warning system
Sun and space event satellite receivers w/detection and warning system
Sunspot tracker and counting system
NEO, Long Period Orbit, & Random space object tracking & warning system
Weather & Environment lab w/
Long range weather radar
Short range weather radar
Weather sensor arrays (electronic)
Weather sensor arrays (mechanical)
Weather forecasting equipment
Atmospheric sensor arrays w/anomaly detection
Fire, Smoke, & Gas sensor arrays w/anomaly detection
(CO, CO2, O2, I131, and trace atmospheric gasses)
Ground sensor arrays w/anomaly detection
Seismograph arrays w/anomaly detection
Earth tilt & strain sensor arrays w/anomaly detection
Earth magnetic & gravity sensor arrays w/anomaly detection
Ground electrical sensor arrays w/anomaly detection
Radiation sensor arrays w/anomaly detection
(Alpha, Beta, Neutron, Gamma, X, Cosmic, UVA, UVB, & UBC)
Plant & Animal sensor/monitor arrays w/anomaly detection
(Reactions of plants & animals to various weather & physical phenomenon)
Homeopathic & Holistic medical supplies production room
Personal Adornment, Enhancement, & Beauty product production room w/
Jewelry production equipment & supplies
Scent production equipment & supplies
Makeup production equipment & supplies
Skin, Hair, & Nail care product production equipment & supplies
Sewing, Thread, Yarn & Quilting product production room w/
Independent control area lighting
Humidifier/dehumidifier unit
HEPA air purification units
Attached multi-stall bathroom
4 book, magazine, and video research, illustration, and instruction stations
Janome MC-11000SE computerized sewing and embroidering machine
Janome 6500P heavy duty denim & leather sewing machine
Janome Mach MB-4 4 needle computer embroider machine
Janome 712T treadle sewing machine w/Amish cabinet
Amish built treadle cabinet for Janome 712T
Janome sewing supplies
Singer QuantumLock 14T967DC 5 Thread Serger with Coverstitch
Schrocks sewing & embroidery cabinet
Kola sewing center desk (for serger & sewing machine)
Cutting table
Grace GMQ Pro king size quilter w/Janome 1600P-DB sewing machine
Grace A-34 manual quilting stand
Sewing cabinet
Reliable Empressa S550 LED Digital Electronic Steam Press
Silver Reed SK-840 electron standard knitting machine w/accessories
Silver Reed SK-155 bulky manual knitting punch card machine
Addi manual circle/flat knitting machine
Fabric, yarn, thread, & other sewing supplies storage cabinet
Comfortable chairs
Stand lights w/directional lighting heads
Cabinet w/manual work products (lighted magnifiers, needles, looms, etc.)
Washer & Drier
Drip/air drying cabinet w/drain
Drying racks
Dying sinks
Cleanup area w/sink, trash compactor, trash bins, recycle bins, etc.
Storage unit w/cleanup and dying supplies
Art Studio w/
Area for painting (requires quiet, gentle ventilation, and proper natural light)
Area for clay work (requires cleanup sink and easy-clean wheel area)
Area for drawing and coloring (requires quiet and table space)
Area for beading (requires flooring to make recovering dropped beads easy)
Area for paper crafts (requires large work table areas)
Area for ‘wet’ art (tie-dying, other artwork that needs a wet resistant area)
Wood burning area (requires good ventilation and precise lighting)
Carving area (requires easy cleanup and precise lighting)
Sculpting area (requires easy cleanup and proper natural light)
Acrylic casting and mold making area (requires solid work tables and ventilation)
Metal casting and mold making area (requires solid work benches, concrete floor area, protective equipment, high volume ventilation)
Metal sculpting area (requires large area, solid work benches, concrete floor area, protective equipment, high volume ventilation, shielding curtains)
Small/Medium scale laser & mechanical engraving and 3D printing area
Product drying areas and cabinets
Raw materials storage areas
Heavy raw materials handling equipment
Finished product display areas (open & glass enclosed) (cabinet and counter)
Charcoal production area (collier is a charcoal maker):
Charcoal kilns
Jig to hold and cut wood into blocks to be made into charcoal
Wood storage racks (for wood to be converted to charcoal – White Willow preferably)
Wood storage racks (for wood to be burned in kiln to heat kiln)
Charcoal storage bins
Tool rack w/tongs, cleaning brushes, shovel, etc.
Black powder production shed:
Remote controlled small ball mills w/extra grinding balls
Mortar & Pestle
Non-metallic mixing bowls
Drying pans
Corning sieves
Grading screens
Storage bags/boxes/kegs
Water tank
Potassium Nitrate (saltpeter) bins
Sulfur bins
Charcoal (willow preferred) bins
Powder/explosives storage bunker(s)
Acetylene production shed w/
Acetylene generator
2 temporary storage tanks
Portable tank/bottle filling pump
Attached calcium carbide storage bunker
Oxygen/hydrogen production shed w/
Atmospheric oxygen concentrator (Respironics Millennium M10 Oxygen Concentrator)
Electrolysis water breakdown system w/
multiple electrical source inputs
water storage tank w/multiple source inputs
electrolysis tank w/gas collection tanks w/transfer pumps
2 temporary oxygen storage tanks
4 temporary hydrogen storage tanks
2 portable tank/bottle filling pumps
Carbon dioxide production shed w/
Green Air Products 3cuft/hr CO2 propane powered generator
Yeast based CO2 production tank
Yeast storage
Water purifier
Sugar storage
CO2 Storage tank
Portable tank/bottle filling pump
Plant & animal non-food product processing shed w/
Covered outside work area w/
Sheep shearing station
Animal treats
Electric sheers for various types of wool/hair
Manual sheers for various types of wool/hair
Trimming scissors for ears, tail, etc.
Animal cut treatments
Sheering stands
Sheering platforms
Sheering tarps
Area cleaning brooms
Cleaning tubs (40+-gallon)
Wool/hair cleaning solutions
Wool/hair cleaning solutions residue remover (white vinegar)
Cleaned wool drying screen tables
Dry wool cloth storage bags
Materials storage
Candle making tools, equipment & supplies:
wax mytlre berry wax separating pot
wax storage block molds
wax melting pot
candle dipping tank
candle molds
wicks
Fabric, cloth, & rope production tools & equipment:
flax soaking trough
flax drying racks
flax brake
scutching block & blade
hetchels
shearing shears
fur/hair/wool/cotton/flax/other fiber carding combs & paddles
small spinning wheel
large spinning wheel
weaving loom & shuttle
wick/string/twine/rope braiding stand/rack
Tanning, leather & furrier tools & equipment:
skinning knife
hide stretching/working racks
hide scrapers
hide soaking/tanning tanks
leather trimming knife
leather thong making board & knife
sinew/tendon soaking trough
sinew/tendon pounding board & mallet
sinew/tendon drying rack
sewing awl
sewing needles
Other animal product tools & equipment:
quill making tools & equipment
beeswax melting pots
beeswax foundations molds
intestine/bladder washing tanks
oil rendering pots
oil storage barrels, casks & cans
glue rendering pots
glue storage pots
Ink production tools & equipment:
Ink extraction tools & equipment
Ink rendering tools & equipment
Ink testing tools & equipment
Ink bottling tools & equipment
Printer ink refilling tools & equipment
Printer ribbon re-inking tools & equipment
Storage areas
Paper production tools & equipment:
paper fiber soaking tank
paper press
paper drying racks
paper cutter
paper storage boxes
Basket-making & other plant weaving product tools & equipment:
reed scythe
reed splitting knife
reed soaking trough
reed weaving aids
Other plant product tools & equipment:
plant oil press
oil storage barrels, casks & cans
rubber rendering, molding & curing tools & equipment
Ice house(s) w/
Concrete block/insulation/earth/block quad wall construction
Concrete slab /insulation/earth/slab quad ceiling construction
Wood slat/drained concrete slab/earth/insulation quad floor construction
Dual door air lock entry w/
each door w/hanging strip air barriers
racks w/cold suits, gloves & over boots
Interior storage area w/ice block racks & shelves
Interior ice handling/work area w/
bench
ice tongs
ice picks
ice buckets & pans
ice block moving hand-trucks/dollies for internal use
ice block moving insulated dolly for external use
Exterior concrete slab w/
awning/roof
freeze proof water source faucet
ice block freezing molds
ice block mold holding racks
un-molding bench
storage locker w/
ice tongs
insulated rubber gloves
ice picks
rubber un-molding mallets
ice block moving hand-trucks/dolly
Food chilling/cold storage shed w/same construction as ice house:
ceiling ice rack system
ceiling chilled air system air inlets
low wall chilled air system air return vents
ceiling & wall brine system chiller tubing
ceiling & wall conventional cooling coils
hanging meat hook racks
storage shelves & racks
exterior shed w/
cold weather chilled air system fan assembly w/air filter
cold weather chilled air system wind turbine w/air filter
brine system pump & storage tank
brine system cooling tower
conventional refrigeration pump & condenser
Food freezing/food storage/ice making shed w/same construction as ice house:
ceiling & wall brine system chiller tubing
ceiling & wall conventional freezing coils
hanging meat hook racks
storage shelves & racks
ice block making area w/
freeze proof water source faucet
ice block freezing molds
ice block mold holding racks
un-molding bench
storage locker w/
ice tongs
insulated rubber gloves
ice picks
rubber un-molding mallets
ice block moving hand-trucks/dolly
exterior shed w/
brine system pump & storage tank
brine system cooling tower
conventional refrigeration pump & condenser
Curing/smoking/drying shed w/
Meat curing/smoking rooms w/hooks, racks & shelves
Work area w/meat curing/smoking equipment & supplies
Work area w/meat, fruit & vegetable drying equipment & supplies
Solar heated air drying boxes w/racks
Solar heated air dehydrators w/racks
External area w/sun drying racks
Dry foods storage:
4 food storage sheds: insulated & equipped for cool, dark, dry storage
2 food storage sheds: insulated & equipped for cool, dark, moist storage
1 food storage shed: insulated & equipped for warm, dark, dry storage
1 food storage shed: insulated & equipped for warm, dark, moist storage
1 food storage shed: insulated & equipped for chilled food & dairy storage
2 food storage sheds: insulated & equipped for smoked & dried food storage
2 food storage sheds; insulated & equipped for bulk food grain storage
Butchering shed w/butchering & cleaning tools & equipment:
rubber boots
rubber gloves
rubber apron
breathing masks
hoisting A-frame
animal hoist w/leg spreader bar & tendon hooks
stunning/concussing hammer
throat knife
scaling knife
skinning knives
skinning pliers
skinning pincers
gutting knives
boning knives
filleting knives
splitting axe
splitting chisel & hammer
bone saw
sharpening files, stones, & steels
compressed air connection & alternate foot pump
cutting block/board & stand
rinsing tubs, buckets & pans
blooding/gutting collection tubs
meat, fat, & organ collection tubs, pails & pans
hide collection tubs
waste collection tubs
Attached wild animal harvesting/pest control supplies shed/covered area:
pest decoys, lures, traps, repellers & accessories
small game & fur bearer decoys, lures, traps, repellers & accessories
bird & water fowl decoys, lures, traps, repellers & accessories
rough fish harvesting trotlines, lures, traps & nets & accessories
fowl plucking rack w/swivel hanging hooks
mechanical fowl plucker
fish scaling/skinning board w/holding clamp
mechanical fish scaler
small game skinning rack/frame
pelt stretchers
Outside rough/bulk food processing area w/
Open & covered work & storage areas
Cleaning, hulling, shelling, & winnowing tools, equipment & supplies
Temporary holding bins & containers
Waste holding bins, containers & drains
Transfer baskets, buckets & tubs
Food processing shed w/
Honey processing tools & equipment
Milk processing tools & equipment
Meat processing tools & equipment
Fruit, berry & vegetable processing tools & equipment
Herb, spice & medicine processing tools & equipment
Cheese making tools & equipment
Grain processing tools & equipment
Canning & freezing tools & equipment
Pickling, salting, fermenting, & brining tools & equipment
Beer/wine/alcohol making equipment
Food Tools & equipment (partial listing):
honey separator
milk/cream separator
milk pasteurizer
butter churn
fermenting tanks, crocks & bottles
mesh/net drying bags
pickling crocks & barrels
salting crocks & barrels
brining crocks & barrels
oil/juice press
butter press
cheese press
meat grinder/sausage stuffer
dry grain stone mill
oily grain/bean steel burr mill
coffee/pepper/spice mill
pressure canner
fat/lard rendering tubs
Record/data books w/pen
ID tags/labels
set of cooking pots & kettles (stainless steel, copper & glass)
mixing bowls (stainless steel, copper & glass)
measuring spoons & cups (stainless steel, copper & glass)
mixing spoons & spatulas (stainless steel, copper, wood, & plastic)
transferring spoons, dippers & spatulas (SS, copper, wood, & plastic)
knives
cutting board
holding bowls (stainless steel, copper, wood & glass)
plastic gloves
dust masks
mesh screen/sifter
non-metallic sifting collection plate
non-ferrous needle (large darning needle)
non-ferrous tweezers
small dusting brush
mortar & pestal
plastic transfer scoops & spoons
ID tags/labels & pen
glass canning jars w/lids
glass storage bottles/jars (clear & opaque brown)
glass jar lids (clear & opaque brown) w/rubber gaskets
plastic jar lids
wax lid liners (for long term storage)(may substitute plastic wrap)
glass, cork & rubber bottle stoppers
Zip-lock bags
string w/threading needle
ceramic bowls w/lids
ceramic storage crocks w/lids
wooden bowls/boxes w/lids
wooden & stainless-steel kegs, casks & barrels
wooden & stainless-steel keg, cask & barrel taps
mesh/net storage bags
fabric drawstring storage bags
storage chests, baskets & buckets
Attached partially enclosed shed w/
Drinking alcohol still
Sugar & syrup production cooking troughs/pots
Attached partially enclosed drying shed w/
Sugar drying pans
Seawater/salt water drying pans (salt production)
Off-site product portable/mobile production equipment:
Mobile crude oil to gasoline/diesel/kerosene cracking/refining unit
Mobile seawater-to-salt salt production unit
Mobile pressurized gas collection/refining unit (helium/natural gas)
Mobile ore smelter/pig forge
Mobile sand/gravel washing/grading unit
Mobile asphalt/concrete bulk plants
Mobile campsite units
Mobile grain cleaning/drying unit
Mobile grain mill
Mobile cotton gin/press
Everything is just my opinion.
To have such a well respected author comment on one of my blog posts is interesting. Your list is bigger than mine. Hehe.
This series is intended for an apartment dweller, renter or homeowner who does not currently own a good set of tools. I am shocked how many people have more guns that I do, and fewer tools. I am providing a map of what is minimally required to do virtually anything around a home up to and including building a second story. And, the tool set will take up no more than six square feet of real estate.
When people have limited resources (like me) and they have to make a choice between buying another rifle versus tools (which can become quite expensive), I want to show them exactly what they NEED in order to accomplish virtually any construction related task in a residential environment. Ideally, I expect someone to chime in, “How come a table saw isn’t on the list?” at which point I can reply with another post, “How to Build Your Own Table Saw” which will take up no more than 2″ leaning against the wall behind their toolbox.
At some point in the series I expect to answer some obvious questions such as why I do not feel the need to stock many building materials. With any luck, people will be able to feel optimistic about the possibility of a post TEOTWAWKI society. I’m trying to give unskilled people a map that, God willing, will lead to hope and faith in themselves. At the end of the series, I want the reader to say to themselves, “Wow, I can really do this.” Until then, hopefully readers, when walking through a big box retailer, will stroll to the hardware aisle, see something they don’t have, remember reading that Merman said they needed one (even if they don’t know how to use it at the moment), and buy it. In a post TEOTWAWKI situation when people are scavenging for resources, I want the reader to remember Merman said I needed one of these and take it home with them.
There are some more projects I will undertake around my home, and I hope to be able to demonstrate how to do some of this stuff, too.