The Consumables You Always Forget (But Always Need)
The Consumables You Always Forget (But Always Need)
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Cable ties, sanding sheets, tape and fuses โ these small essentials keep your toolbox running. Discover the most forgotten consumables, with Town Tools.
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Youโve got the big tools sorted. Drill? Check. Saw? Sorted. Screwdrivers? All present and correct.
But when it comes to getting the job done right, itโs the small, often-forgotten consumables that make all the difference.
These items donโt just support your projects โ they prevent delays, keep your gear running, and help you work safer and smarter.
Here are the top toolbox consumables every tradesperson or DIYer should keep stocked, available now from Town Tools.
1. ๐ Cable Ties
Flexible, strong, and ridiculously handy โ cable ties are essential for:
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Bundling wires neatly
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Holding parts in place temporarily
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Securing tarpaulins or loose panels
๐ Why you need them: Great for electrical work, vehicle repairs, and even camping setups.
๐ฆ Stock tip: Keep a mixed-size bag of nylon and UV-resistant ties on hand at all times.
2. ๐ชต Sanding Sheets, Pads & Discs
Whether youโre refinishing furniture, prepping walls for painting, or working with timber, sanding consumables are vital.
Donโt get caught out without:
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Coarse (P40โP60) for stripping paint or rough wood
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Medium (P80โP120) for shaping or light smoothing
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Fine (P180+) for surface finishing
๐ Look for hook-and-loop sanding pads compatible with orbital sanders.
๐งฐ Pro tip: A sanding block and handheld sheets go a long way for detailed tasks.
3. ๐ Batteries & Fuses
Your tools are only as reliable as their power source.
Missing fuses and flat batteries are one of the biggest causes of mid-job delays.
๐ Keep stocked:
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AA and AAA batteries for small torches and meters
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9V for detectors
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13A plug fuses
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Blade fuses for vans, trailers, and power tools
๐ Organise them in labelled storage boxes so you donโt grab the wrong one in a hurry.
4. โ๏ธ Utility Knife Blades & Refills
Your Stanley knife is probably one of your most used tools โ and the easiest to neglect.
Worn blades = ragged cuts, wasted materials, and potential injury.
โ Keep:
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Snap-off blades for trimming and box cutting
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Heavy-duty replacements for dense materials
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Safety blades for site compliance
๐ Swap blades often for better performance and cleaner cuts.
5. ๐งต Masking Tape & Insulation Tape
Not just for painting โ these tapes solve endless problems:
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Masking for clean paint lines or quick labelling
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Electrical tape for safe cable joins and insulation
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General use (colour-coding, bundling, repairs)
๐ Keep different widths, colours and finishes in your box โ youโll be surprised how often you reach for them.
๐ง Extra Handy Extras:
While weโre at it, donโt forget:
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Dust sheets
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Mixing nozzles
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Rags & cleaning wipes
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Drill bit sharpeners
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Grease & lubricants
These arenโt glamorous, but they keep your workflow smooth and save you from last-minute dashes to the shop.
The best tradespeople and home improvers arenโt just skilled โ theyโre prepared.
By keeping your consumables and fixings topped up, you avoid disruption, finish cleaner, and stay in control.
At Town Tools, we stock everything from replacement sanding discs to electrical consumables, so youโre never caught short.
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