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Multitools

Pliers-based platforms and bit drivers for the jobs a knife should not do. How to weigh tool count against the tools you actually use.

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Glossary terms

Bit Driver
A tool that accepts interchangeable screwdriver bits.
Needle-Nose Pliers
Long tapered pliers for tight, fine work.
Replaceable Wire Cutters
Swappable cutting inserts near the plier jaws.
Torx / Hex Sizing
Star (Txx) and hex (metric) fastener standards.

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