If you fancy getting into building your own pedals, the good news is you don’t need too much in the way of tools. You can go a long way with just a good quality soldering iron, a sturdy pair of wire cutters and a multimeter - and if you’re a guitarist, chances are you already have the soldering iron and wire cutters.
Now, obviously, there are a few other tools that will make the job a little easier, such as precision screwdrivers, an adjustable wrench, a craft knife and needle-nose pliers. You also can’t go wrong with a third-hand - or helping hand - tool and a good quality workbench mat.