Which Expense category do I use for tools purchased for my trade (quick book self employed)

Greetings, @dcorfield.

There are different expense categories in QuickBooks Self-Employed. I recommend using the most appropriate option for your tools. 

The most common is Other business expenses on Schedule C. It includes:

• Memberships/subscriptions
• Printing
• Uniforms
• Apps/Software/web services
• Computers
• Copiers
• Furniture
• Phone
• Photo/video equipment

See Schedule C: Other business expenses for the details.

You can also refer to this article for help in categorizing transactions in QBSE: Categories.

If you have additional questions or need clarifications, let me know. I’m here to keep helping. Wishing you the best!