| Impact driver | Used for driving bolts and screws of all types and sizes |  |
| Drill | Used for drilling holes |  |
| Deep impact sockets, 1/2" drive (7/16”, 1/2", 9/16”) | Only 3 sizes needed. Important to get non-chrome plated since impact driver will cause them to chip. |  |
| Mini screw driver set | Better to get individual screwdrivers than interchangeable bits since it's easy to loose pieces. |  |
| Hole saw (2 1/2") | Important to get hole saw with the right-fitting shaft |  |
| Hex socket bit (1/4" and 5/16") | Used with hose clamps (1/4") and self-tapping screws (5/16") |  |
| Hex socket adapter (1/2") | Attaches to impact driver for use with deep impact sockets. |  |
| Impact Bit Set | Mainly for Roberson's (square) and Phillip's (cross) bits. It's handy to have multiple of each on a holder like this (with a carabiner). |  |
| Automatic wire strippers | There are two varieties that exist - either will work. |  |
| Wire rope cutter | For cutting guy wire. Don't go cheap with these - get the expensive ones! |  |
| Channel locks | Handy for all sorts of things. Get a brand name pair - non-brand versions can be very frustrating to use |  |
| Wrenches (7/16”, 1/2", 9/16”) | Helpful to have in addition to the sockets. Don't get the ratcheting wrenches. |  |
| Rotary Hammer | For drilling into rock or concrete. Fits SDS plus bits. |  |
| Dewalt batteries (Spares) | Always have lots of spares ready and charged. |  |
| SDS plus masonry bit (5/8” x 6") | For drilling in anchors to rock or concrete |  |
| Swage tool | For crimping guy wire sleeves |  |
| Bolt cutters | Sometimes bolts get cross-threaded and need to be cut off. |  |
| Level | For making sure the tower structure is vertical. |  |
| Compass or compass app on phone | To checking antenna directions. |  |
| Mini sledge | To drive in anchors. Also helpful for moving stubborn housing brackets. |  |
| Phillips (cross) screwdriver | |  |
| Drill bit kit (Cobalt) | For drilling pilot holes or bolt holes. |  |
| Clear plastic tubing (3/8" , 12" long) | To clear dust from holes drilled into rock or concrete |  |
| Safety Glasses | Use whenever using drill or rock hammer, or when working under someone. |  |
| N-95 masks | Use whenever drilling into rock or concrete. |  |
| Tape measure | For measuring!! |  |
| In-line wire tensioner tool | Makes tensioning guy wires a whole lot easier. |  |
| Ratchet (1/2" drive) | A backup for impact driver as well as in-line wire tensioner tool |  |
| Coax Wire Stripper | Used for thinner coax cables, such as RG58 |  |
| LMR400 Wire Stripper | Used exclusively for LMR400 |  |
| Ratcheting Coax Crimper | For crimping on coax connectors |  |
| Spade bits (1/2" and 1 1/2") | For drilling holes through walls to allow for AC extension cord (1/2") or coax cables (1 1/2"). |  |
| Tool belt | There are several different styles - get one that suits you the best! |  |
| Tool belt drill holster | |  |
| Tool box | For storing tools! |  |
| Parts organiser | For sorting all the various nuts and bolts |  |
| Utility Knife | Mainly to open boxes and packages |  |
| Wire cutter | Snipping wires, cutting of cable tie ends, etc. |  |
| Digital Multimeter | To check voltages of solar setup, continuity, and wire resistance. |  |
| Contactless AC circuit tester | For checking if outlets are working and to see if there are wires within walls. |  |
| USB to ethernet adapter | Needed for wired connection to SensorStation. May also be needed if laptop is missing Ethernet port. |  |
| Ethernet cable | For wired connection to SensorGnome or SensorStation. |  |
| USB flash drive | Used for downloading data or configuring Wi-Fi on SensorStations |  |
| Soapstone Marker | To mark measurements on metal. Also called a welder's marker. |  |
| Flagging tape | Can be helpful when transporting large items, also for flagging certain tools so it doesn't get lost in the field. |  |
| NanoVNA | Used as an antenna analyser. Can check whether an antenna is damaged/unsuitable for use. |  |