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Hand tools

Tapes, hammers, levels, knives and sockets that live on your belt.

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Stanley FatMax 8m Tape Measure (33-732)

Best for: Every tradie's belt

A metric 8m FatMax tape, a site favourite for decades.

Pros

  • Cheap and tough
  • Wide blade with good stand-out
  • Easy to replace if lost

Cons

  • Not magnetic
  • Belt clip wears over time
$31.75at Tool Up · checked 24 Oct 2026
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Milwaukee STUD 8m Tape Measure

Best for: Builders who want a tougher tape

An 8m tape with Milwaukee's coated STUD blade for extra life.

Pros

  • Coated blade made for wear
  • Reinforced hook
  • Solid case

Cons

  • Costs more than a basic tape
  • Heavier than compact tapes
$51.75at Tool Up · checked 24 Oct 2026
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Milwaukee 19oz Smooth Face Poly Handle Hammer

Best for: Framers and general builders

A 19oz framing hammer with a poly handle.

Pros

  • Good weight for framing
  • Smooth face won't mark finished timber
  • Poly handle handles the weather

Cons

  • Smooth face can slip on nails compared with milled
  • Heavier than a finishing hammer
$60.34at Tool Up · checked 24 Oct 2026
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Stabila Heavy Duty 1200mm Spirit Level (96-2/120)

Best for: Builders, tilers and landscapers

A 1200mm heavy-duty box level from Stabila.

Pros

  • 1200mm is the all-round size
  • Heavy-duty frame
  • Trusted level brand

Cons

  • One length won't suit every job
  • Pricier than hardware-store levels
$139.00at Tool Up · checked 24 Oct 2026
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Milwaukee FASTBACK Folding Utility Knife

Best for: Every trade

A one-handed flip-open folding utility knife.

Pros

  • Opens one-handed
  • Folds safely into a pocket
  • Cheap and easy blade changes

Cons

  • No blade storage on this model
  • Blade is fixed, not retractable
$33.11at Tool Up · checked 24 Oct 2026
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Milwaukee 3/8" Drive 56pc Ratchet & Socket Set

Best for: Mechanics, fitters and ute owners

A 56-piece 3/8" drive set with SAE and metric sockets.

Pros

  • Metric and imperial in one set
  • Covers most everyday bolts
  • Good mid-size drive

Cons

  • No 1/2" drive for big bolts
  • Takes more space than a small kit
$297.09at Tool Up · checked 24 Oct 2026
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Milwaukee 12-Piece VDE Screwdriver Set

Best for: Electricians

A 12-piece insulated VDE screwdriver set for electrical work.

Pros

  • Insulated VDE screwdrivers for electrical work
  • Covers common sizes
  • One set for the whole kit

Cons

  • Costs more than standard drivers
  • Insulated handles are bulkier
$163.89at Tool Up · checked 24 Oct 2026
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Milwaukee Torque Lock Locking Pliers 2-Pack

Best for: Mechanics, welders and fabricators

Two locking pliers (254mm and 152mm) with Milwaukee's Torque Lock screw.

Pros

  • Two useful sizes
  • Easy-turn locking screw
  • Good value as a pair

Cons

  • No cushioned grip on this pack
  • Not insulated
$59.52at Tool Up · checked 24 Oct 2026
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Milwaukee 8-in-1 Ratcheting Multi-Bit Screwdriver

Best for: Apprentices and service techs

A compact ratcheting screwdriver with bits stored in the handle.

Pros

  • Replaces several drivers
  • Ratchet speeds up the work
  • Cheap

Cons

  • Bits can go missing
  • Not insulated for live work
$30.73at Tool Up · checked 24 Oct 2026
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Makita 50m Laser Distance Measurer

Best for: Estimators, builders and painters quoting jobs

A laser measurer that reads distances up to 50m.

Pros

  • Fast measuring for quotes
  • One-person measuring
  • Range for most homes

Cons

  • Needs a target surface
  • Bright sun can make the dot hard to see
$179.00at Tool Up · checked 24 Oct 2026
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