Tools

Don not counting tools in the $10K total for the remodel; because anything you buy will be use well beyond this project.

We advice you to rely on Harbor Freight Tools for a lot of of the small things you need; their air tools will never let you down.

Here is a list of major tools:
1. Saws:
- Tables Saw - 10" Craftsman professional series.
- Chop Saw - 10" Harbor Freight sliding compound miter.
- Skill Saw - Basic model.
- Reciprocating Saw - Ryobi.
- Saber Saw - Ryobi.
- Cordless Circular Saw - Ryobi.
- Japanese Pull Saws - Use these all the time for finish work (TopMan from Harbor Freight).
- Tile Saw - Harbor Freight 1hp professional series table model.

2. Planers:
- 7in jointer - Harbor Frieght.
- 3in portable planer - Ryobi.

3. Sanders:
- 5in random orbit - Ryobi.
- Palm sanders - Harbor Frieght, Rigid.
- Belt Sander - Craftsman.

4. Routers:
- 3/4 hp router - Craftsman.
- 2 hp industrial router / shaper - Craftsman.
- 1/2 little trim router - Harbor Freight.

5. Drills:
- Corded - Dewalt 3/8" Professional Series.
- Cordless - 18V Ryobi; 12V Craftsman.
- Table top drill press - Craftsman.

6. Air Tools:
- Compressor - Husky - next to the table saw the most important tool.
- Finsh Nailers - Harbor Frieght.
- Staplers - 1/4 crown 18 gage - Harbor Freight.
- Coil Roofing Nailer - Harbor Frieght.
- Framing Nailer - 21 deg - Harbor Frieght.
- Latex paint sprayer - Husky.
- Low profile cut-off wheel - Harbor Freight.

7. Misc:
- Shop Vac - Ridgid.
- Bench Grinder - Ryobi - this is another high-value tool, since it keeps stuff sharp.
- Hand tools: hammers, crow bars, chisels - various.
- Clamps - Quick Grip are the best.
- 1/2 heavy duty industrial drill for mixing morter, grout, concrete - Dewalt.
- Biscuit Joiner.
- Basic electrical, plumbing, sheetrock, masonry tools.
- Laser level - works great for laying out floors, etc.
- Automotive sissor jack - great for making things fit when they dont want to.

8. Custom Tools:
- 3'' x 5'' work bench.
- Cutting sleds for the table saw.
- Wooden squares that can be clamped as guides for saws, routers, etc.
- Special straight-edge for laying out and pre-shimming doors.
- A busted screwdriver ground down to a sharp tip, used as an awl, punch, drill pilot, etc.
- Short saw horses that we use for painting, setting up low tables using planks.

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