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Mpilo Mkwanza is a big fan of the pipe wrench . “ It ’ s easy to use ,” he says , “ And it ’ s something you need to use every day , from tightening nuts to loosening nuts .”

Bheki Moloi takes a more holistic approach with his favourite equipment . “ The tool shelf ,” he says . He deftly slides his tool sets out to display them . “ With the tool shelf , I know I have every tool I could need for any job we are called to do . I don ’ t have to go back and forth to fetch tools . They are all here !”

When it comes to tools , Sylvester Kembo prefers his water pump pliers . “ It can unscrew anything ,” he says . “ And they have good grip so you can grip and twist pipes . I use it all the time .” PA