The 3 basic tools you need are:
1.) pliers
2.) round nose pliers
3.) wire cutters

Currently my most used tools:
My pliers(Xuron Needle Npse): https://amzn.to/2Vghbyw
My Wire Cutters(Xuron Micro-Shear): https://amzn.to/2UcRWg4
My Round Nose Pliers(Beadalon Ergo): https://amzn.to/2U6ee3d
(the above are affiliate links)

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