The handiest tools that I have are four Hemostats purchased for about $15.00 off Ebay, great for picking up or holding small screws and other items, pulling wires and cable ties through tight places. They come in handy on every project.
When I was a teen, those had a COMPLETELY different name hahahahaha. But I have a few sitting around here. I use them every time I wind a new coil, make a twisted coil, just about everything.
Check the flea markets, there is usually an indian guy selling them for $2 or $3
I have been using them for decades to do all kinds if things, carb parts, ignitions, electronics, sutures...
nipple ring installations..