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Re. DIY, are there sets of tools for women available?
Any link/info welcome,
Sonia
My partner's tools are very heavy, and also he store them somewhere I don't know - very tricky when I need them! Since I'll be the one DIYing in future, I'd rather he doesn't nick my tools too! 
And it's not like I prefer the tools in Pink, but a more practical approach to a design that is more likely to be "mine" rather than "his"!
Many of the tool manufacturers have realized that more and more women are getting in on doing DIY projects. (You will also find more of them in the woodworking industry) Therefore they are making tools that fit smaller hands. That is really the one option you want to look at.
Go in to the store, and 'try the tools for fit' in your hands. With some tools, (like screw guns) there are several different models available. Get a smaller unit, that weighs less. For example, I use a DeWalt screwgun, but for my wife, I got a Black and Decker 12v... slightly smaller gun, smaller battery, doesnt weigh nearly as much, and keeps up just fine on the typical DIY projects for her. For a circular saw, I bought a light 6 1/4"blade model.... Tape measure, a 16 ft, instead of the 25 ft I normally carry, and so forth. She and my daughters have their own complete tool boxes now, all set with tools to fit their hands.
Look for reviews in cub magazines, or trade magazines, they will often compare handle size along with other features now. ( I recently saw a guide on paint sprayers, for example, and they noted which ones fit a smaller hand more easily.)
You don't have to buy tools with floral prints, or pastel shades. I would go so far as to say avoid buying one all inclusive tool kit, and instead, compare each type of tool for fit and function. When buying, get good tools. (Kobalt, from Lowes carries a lifetime warranty, for example). Don't buy a cheap 1$ tape measure from china that you are going to end up replacing the first time you drop it. Buy a good one.
I like to shop Lowes, and the hardware stores for Stanley products. Sears Craftsman used to be a good source of tools, but theyve taken to importing a lot of their tools now, and the quality just isnt what it used to be. Not all their tools carry the lifetime warranty anymore.
For powertools - occasional use, Black and Decker will work, for more often use, upgrade... (Black and Decker, and DeWalt are the same company), Ryobi, Makita, Milwaukee, all are good brands.
Have Fun
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