What kind of tools does a Carpenter need?

March 12, 2010 by admin · 4 Comments
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pinki asked:

My son is taking carpentry at College. He is currnely building a house. He has the basic tools eg. power drill, saw, screwdriver sets. Need more advice. Thinking of a Christmas gift for him. Thank you

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4 Responses to “What kind of tools does a Carpenter need?”
  1. Sandyspacecase says:
    March 13, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    A tool belt,with allot of holding space,but not where it would get into the way.A Level is handy . Also if he has a drill, he might like some cutting drill bits. They cut like a saw, but look like a drill bit,and you use them in your drill. You can do cut outs for eletcrical boxes,ect. in drywall. Also a tool tote would be use full to carry his tools around. Sandyspacecase

  2. Imagine says:
    March 16, 2010 at 12:55 am

    worm drive saws

    at least one recirocating saw

    heavy duty drills and assorted drill bits for wood for steel for concrete

    several assorted levels 12″ 24″ 48″ 60″

    a good stanley tape measure at least 25 foot preferably 35

    a good quality hammer for framing usually 28 or 32 ounce

    a good quality hammer for trim usually 20 or 22 ounce

    a few different size ‘cats paws’ for nail removal

    a couple good pry bars 12″ 18″ 24″ and a 36″

    at least one roto zip w/ assorted bits

    a good quality air driven hammer for framing

    a good quality air driven hammer for trim

    an air compressor

    a couple air hoses

    a nice router with assorted bits

    half of the bits cost more than the router itself

    several sizes and styles of flat blade to do skim work

    a table saw

    a miter saw

    a cut off saw

    a nice secure enclosed trailer to carry stuff around in

    a strong truck to pull the trailer

    and this only scratches the surface

    things like brooms dustpans chalklines

    are a daily needed event

    if it is designed to build something up
    or tear something down we carpenters want em

    all of em Imagine

  3. djb says:
    March 19, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    Good tool gift ideas:

    Bosch makes a killer 12 volt impact driver; it’s small and light but it packs a punch and puts screws in a lot nicer than regular drills.

    Speaking of Bosch, they make this great cube-shaped radio/CD player that’s perfect for the job site; it’s hardy, it has a battery charger (for bosch tools), and 4 GFCI outlets, so it also kind of functions as a power strip.

    If he doesn’t have a 6 foot level yet, and he’s building a house, he’ll need one. They’re expensive but really nice.

    A decent miter (make sure it’s a compound miter) saw isn’t too expensive and is great for a beginning carpenter.

    Routers are great and once you start using them you wonder how you got by without them.

    If he doesn’t have a compressor yet, that would also be nice; you could get him a small portable compressor and a nailgun (there are many sizes; the one I use most is a Senco finishing nailer). Compressors come in extremely handy.

    He has a drill, but does he have bits? A nice big bit set is necessary.

    Stanley makes a killer tape measure called FatMax that would make a good stocking stuffer. I’m also a big fan of the LeverLock model as well; that one’s not too expensive.

    Speaking of stocking stuffers, consider one of those 4-in-1 (you can actually find a 10-in1) screwdrivers, that can change between different sizes of both phillips and slotted screwdriver and also work as nutdrivers.

    If he needs a good hammer, My favorite all-purpose hammer is the Estwing 16-oz rip hammer with a flat face. Waffle face is good for framing, but is less versatile.

    If he doesn’t have some nice vice grips, definitely get him a pair.

    Hope that gives you some good ideas! djb

  4. nigyar_98 says:
    March 19, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    here is the list of carpentry tools nigyar_98

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