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Retired builder. You guys nailed it. The only thing you didn't say was about carrying multiple of the tools and levels in case one breaks . Measuring tape I always carried 3 25 ft. Because someone was going to break their tape . We wouldn't stop so they could replace it.. . Retired about 13 years ago would not count on batteries always corded plus a generator. Good to hear that your getting away from it, lol you all missed the fun of running a 100 lbs of nails by hand in a day. Wow could we slam nails, I carried my first framing gun every where even took it out to dinner a few times. Was that a nice change.
I do find it amazing that people still use framing nailers with an air hose, I moved to a paslode gas framing nail gun in 2011 and even though it was an early version of it it was a night and day difference with how much easier and simpler it was to use, also how less fatiguing it is to use, I got the chance to use a Hikoki recently and that was such a step up from the paslode, I don't think I could bare the thought of having to go back to using a air powered nail gun again!
Well tbh if you have to sheet inner walls for exemple the lighter gun and possibility to shoot bigger nails faster is nice. Nails are cheaper too. Passlode is old tech in the world of battery guns imho
Paslodes are just so much more expensive to use, the nails alone are what 20% more and than the gas. Paslodes also can’t shoot nearly as quickly as air guns, I have my Paslode and I enjoy using it when I need to but air guns are just a lot nicer
"Bakers" scaffolding is damn handy. Also highly recommend the levelling legs and the unit with the hatch in the platform. The legs make the scaffolding useful for the uneven outside ground, and the hatch is absolutely necessary If you set up the scaffolding with an offset or in a tight space.
I would also add that in my opinion, as a professional trades person; measuring is an area where you want to buy good quality, and not cheap stuff. Levels for example are not born the same, but can be vastly different from each other.
I will be 80 in a few days. We're building a "tiny home" with my daughter. I have been in construction for most of my life. Power nailers & other tools are essential for professionals, but even one time builders can justify many. I bought a special nailer just for metal fasteners like joist hangers & hurricane straps that more than paid for itself in just this one project. Not only faster, but safer & more accurate. Also fall restraints well worth cost when you don't have to be exposed to mortal danger & can feel more "comfortable" in otherwise dangerous situations.
Fully stocked toolbelt is a must! Straight blade for flat pencils but they offer a sharpener with 1/4 drive for round pencils! Never needed a hand saw for anything unless it was specified hand tools only!
Metal hardware nailers are excellent for joist hangers, strap ties, post caps, metal framing hardware and more. Building in California I had to buy a stupid amount of Simpson strong Tie hardware. I wish I bought the nailer sooner.
I’m a left handed saw as a right handed guy, makes it easy to see your line when ripping, also the main base is supported on the main body of material when ripping and having to walk along the material such as an 8ft sheet and still being able to see your line and not having to over extend your reach.
I agree, I’m a right hander that drastically prefers left hand blade. To be fair I’ve also only owned left hand blades and have used buddies saws on a single job here and there with right hand blade.
Glad that you recommend cordless tools. And very glad that you urge for "loyalty" in a brand. I would add that you need to be loyal in one voltage system, too. Or pick a brand that has multi voltage compliant battery chargers. If you can't find a brand with everything you need, pick one that has the most, AND STICK WITH IT. For the rest, pick one brand that has what the other misses. Cordless tools put less stress on construction site generators too. A small generator can run multiple chargers. Or you can use a photovoltaic panel. No noise, no fuel, no lubricant, less parts that can malfunction. Pneumatic and grid powered electric only where there aren't cordless options.
Im a 1st year apprentice and im just missing the planer. Hell yeah! I reckon its better to get the good tools even if they're expensive asap cuz if your gonna spend the good part of a decade doing this you may as well have a slightly more plesant time while doing it.
Dust pan & brush and a push broom are essential keeping a site/project clean makes every other trades lives easier not tripping or breathing in dust, it will also keep the clients happy seeing a well organised clean site.
I find it worth mentioning that hammer drills are way louder and somewhat heavier than normal drills, so if you already have, or plan on getting an SDS, I'd skip the hammer function
If you could do it over again, would you have gone with Milwaukee M18/M12 tools over Dewalt? I know I wish I had; while my Dewalt collection gets the job done, there seems to be more innovation and selection in the Milwaukee world these days.
Yeah I agree Dewalt Had not released any innovative tools in the last few years, but they have started again I would say with that new impact that’s really small hopefully it means there’s more to come But m12 is way better than dewalts 12 v tools
Tried the Tajima 2 times both different middles. So far I’m preferring my Milwaukee one hands down. My boss and another coworker also got one after I got mine. And my pass also had a Tajima be this
You can carry a flat bar on your belt, I slide it around my left side waist over the belt but under the straps that hold the pockets up. Make sure you face the sharp edge towards you tho or else you’ll scrape your arm on it… a lot
Framing nailers, Roofing nailers you need PNEUMATIC.!!!!! Siddeing should be put in with a nail and hammer the other smaller nailers are really good for having batteries
Power tools was perfect other than they went with all battery operated and completely forgot about the plug in versions which have way more power and more consistent power!
i have makita drill, grinder and alot of other tools but a Dewalt multitool and Milwaukee inpact driver yet o only have makita batteries but use cheep battery adapters off amazon that make makita batteries fit other brand tools or vise versa
Those were 5Ah batteries if I remember correctly. I recommend having a variety of sizes, personally. I really like a lighter 2Ah battery on an impact driver and nailers, as it keeps the weight down significantly. For things like circular saws and track saws, I don't seem to notice the added weight as much.
Uh Oh they forgot to mention the carpenters pencil. You'll use that alot unless you prefer using a chalk box over it all but for little stuff like measuring out 2x4s it'll be alot easier to use pencil.
I’m all for battery nailers except the price, ridiculous. I’ve also heard some broke easy so it definitely sucks at times. Cheaper would be nice but then they break. Sticking with cordless compressors is solid. They do have some quiet compressors, they’re also cool
For me dewalt makes the best saws which is the most used tool for framing the only tool for framing, also a nail gun. But dewalt they are just very tough tools we still have our 13-15 year old dewalt saws and saw zalls before we we went cordless. Milwaukee are just popular amongst homeowner Harry’s that don’t even do any sort of carpentry they are just diy’ers.
So I scrolled thru several of the comments to make sure I didn’t ask a redundant question. I may not have gone far enuf so forgive me. What was your major contributing factor that lead you to choose Dewalt over Milwaukee?
As a 23 year Union carpenter on the west coast, I disagree with your circular saw suggestion. The only circular saw that we use on the west coast is a worm drive "SKILSAW". They are synonymous in carpentry here on the west coast, especially in the residential and commercial building industry. Also I know lasers are reliable, but a plumbbob is also a necessity. Other than thoes two, good list.
Rotary Levels are 4-6 times more accurate than cross line, which matters more the greater distance you travel. I could be wrong, but would personally not lay out a foundation for a house with a cross line laser.
I agree with everything in this video.... but when you are using cordless tools..... Talk about the batteries, 1.2Ah battery on a tool sucks compared with the same tool with 4-5Ah battery. The amount of current available is severely limited by the orientation and number of internal batteries in said tools battery pack
lol~ It is really an art to use the hammer drill, never go all the way in the concrete. Also, someday you can use the same drill bit all day, and someday you break 5 of them. Don't ask me why. So if you are a beginner, make sure you have plenty bits to begin with.
If you break more than one drill you are drilling iron and your drill isn't made for iron. I recommend a drill with four blades which are mostly made for the heavy workload. They cost about 20-50% more. Those work well from 12mm and above if your drill is under 12mm switching to a normal steel drill is faster and cheaper. Good Luck
The cordless versions of the pneumatic tools are way more expensive... that is why pneumatic. If you're doing it for a living or you can justify the price go cordless. Nail guns and palm nailer are pneumatic for me (it doesn't come up enough for me).
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I'd recoment getting a Johnny and an Erik. Makes it go a lot quicker and makes the result fantastic.
Don't Forget a Jaime
A Circular Saw Track Guide for plywood cuts is a must.
Retired builder. You guys nailed it. The only thing you didn't say was about carrying multiple of the tools and levels in case one breaks . Measuring tape I always carried 3 25 ft. Because someone was going to break their tape . We wouldn't stop so they could replace it.. . Retired about 13 years ago would not count on batteries always corded plus a generator. Good to hear that your getting away from it, lol you all missed the fun of running a 100 lbs of nails by hand in a day. Wow could we slam nails, I carried my first framing gun every where even took it out to dinner a few times. Was that a nice change.
Did a major renovation on my house. I used all these tools and own most of them now.
That chalk line box can also be used as a plumb bob for verticals.
I do find it amazing that people still use framing nailers with an air hose, I moved to a paslode gas framing nail gun in 2011 and even though it was an early version of it it was a night and day difference with how much easier and simpler it was to use, also how less fatiguing it is to use, I got the chance to use a Hikoki recently and that was such a step up from the paslode, I don't think I could bare the thought of having to go back to using a air powered nail gun again!
Well tbh if you have to sheet inner walls for exemple the lighter gun and possibility to shoot bigger nails faster is nice. Nails are cheaper too. Passlode is old tech in the world of battery guns imho
Paslodes are just so much more expensive to use, the nails alone are what 20% more and than the gas. Paslodes also can’t shoot nearly as quickly as air guns, I have my Paslode and I enjoy using it when I need to but air guns are just a lot nicer
Yeah in automotive air is still useful because we’re at stations but even when I was 15 we didn’t use air when I did framing/drywall
"Bakers" scaffolding is damn handy. Also highly recommend the levelling legs and the unit with the hatch in the platform. The legs make the scaffolding useful for the uneven outside ground, and the hatch is absolutely necessary If you set up the scaffolding with an offset or in a tight space.
I would also add that in my opinion, as a professional trades person; measuring is an area where you want to buy good quality, and not cheap stuff. Levels for example are not born the same, but can be vastly different from each other.
Good point, even the best quality tools are "low cost" compared to materials and labour on any house project.
Awesome video, Johnny and Erik! Thanks guys!
I will be 80 in a few days. We're building a "tiny home" with my daughter. I have been in construction for most of my life. Power nailers & other tools are essential for professionals, but even one time builders can justify many. I bought a special nailer just for metal fasteners like joist hangers & hurricane straps that more than paid for itself in just this one project. Not only faster, but safer & more accurate. Also fall restraints well worth cost when you don't have to be exposed to mortal danger & can feel more "comfortable" in otherwise dangerous situations.
Johnny just working that trim router with a cord...like the Pilgrims used to!
I’m no home builder but I’m glad that I have most of these tools
Fully stocked toolbelt is a must! Straight blade for flat pencils but they offer a sharpener with 1/4 drive for round pencils! Never needed a hand saw for anything unless it was specified hand tools only!
Very informative for a newbie like me thanks for the vid!
this is a delight of a vid. Great job guys.
Using this video to help me study for my scenic construction test
Nice video, cheered up a very stormy wet afternoon!
Good overview of the main tools and what they do. I've got most of them except nailers and lasers.
Thanks!
I’ve been slowly adding tools as projects come up. I think I’m about 2/3 of the way there.
Also, shop vac. Get yourself a good shop vac.
The big laser is a must!
Inside corner cuts on tile are very clean and easy with a diamond tile jigsaw blade.
Metal hardware nailers are excellent for joist hangers, strap ties, post caps, metal framing hardware and more. Building in California I had to buy a stupid amount of Simpson strong Tie hardware. I wish I bought the nailer sooner.
Awesome video. I learned a few new tools
My two favorite TH-camrs in one video! Love it! Thanks for all the good advice!
Really really good list to be honest
Thanks, tried to include pretty much everything!
@@craftedworkshop I'm definitely going to use this to start buying always wanted to get into woodwork this was the perfect video for me thank you.
I’m a left handed saw as a right handed guy, makes it easy to see your line when ripping, also the main base is supported on the main body of material when ripping and having to walk along the material such as an 8ft sheet and still being able to see your line and not having to over extend your reach.
I understand your point on the circular saws, but sometimes being able to see the blade better is a big plus
I agree, I’m a right hander that drastically prefers left hand blade. To be fair I’ve also only owned left hand blades and have used buddies saws on a single job here and there with right hand blade.
A bevel is also an important tool for setting out and finding awkward angles and transferring them to another surface .
Would have liked to see a whole segment on safety/PPE equipment.
Glad that you recommend cordless tools. And very glad that you urge for "loyalty" in a brand. I would add that you need to be loyal in one voltage system, too. Or pick a brand that has multi voltage compliant battery chargers.
If you can't find a brand with everything you need, pick one that has the most, AND STICK WITH IT. For the rest, pick one brand that has what the other misses.
Cordless tools put less stress on construction site generators too. A small generator can run multiple chargers. Or you can use a photovoltaic panel. No noise, no fuel, no lubricant, less parts that can malfunction.
Pneumatic and grid powered electric only where there aren't cordless options.
Great presentation of tools!
Well done to both of you!
Great info guys and perkins bros rock also
Great tips! Thank you for the great video. I saw a tool belt in your video when discussing hand tools, but you didn't mention it. Any recommendations?
Awesome video fellas!
Im a 1st year apprentice and im just missing the planer. Hell yeah!
I reckon its better to get the good tools even if they're expensive asap cuz if your gonna spend the good part of a decade doing this you may as well have a slightly more plesant time while doing it.
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In german it was: ‚Steck-Dreh-Schlitz‘ after that ‚Spannen durch System‘
Today it’s called ‚Special Direct System‘
Great video you two! Thanks
Dust pan & brush and a push broom are essential keeping a site/project clean makes every other trades lives easier not tripping or breathing in dust, it will also keep the clients happy seeing a well organised clean site.
Bah humbug
thanks a lots for this important video and if u can do another one about different types of screws
Great tips, guys! Thanks a lot! 😃
Stay safe there with your families! 🖖😊
Great channel you have a lot of good information
claw hammer crosscut saw and a tape measure all ya need
best list
I THINK YOU GUYS FORGOT THE PENCIL
JA PERFECT NICE VIDEO THANKS
I find it worth mentioning that hammer drills are way louder and somewhat heavier than normal drills, so if you already have, or plan on getting an SDS, I'd skip the hammer function
And the SDS gets the job done so much faster. Espacially if you drill 10mm or more.
If you could do it over again, would you have gone with Milwaukee M18/M12 tools over Dewalt? I know I wish I had; while my Dewalt collection gets the job done, there seems to be more innovation and selection in the Milwaukee world these days.
Yeah I agree
Dewalt Had not released any innovative tools in the last few years, but they have started again I would say with that new impact that’s really small hopefully it means there’s more to come
But m12 is way better than dewalts 12 v tools
Projectfarm results would agree with this as well
Which bit holder do you have on your impact driver?
Tried the Tajima 2 times both different middles. So far I’m preferring my Milwaukee one hands down. My boss and another coworker also got one after I got mine. And my pass also had a Tajima be this
You can carry a flat bar on your belt, I slide it around my left side waist over the belt but under the straps that hold the pockets up. Make sure you face the sharp edge towards you tho or else you’ll scrape your arm on it… a lot
How about a set of durable hand screwdrivers and pair of flush cutters?
Why is your 16 gauge nailer a diferend battery platform?
Broom safe with clean workspace.
Brilliant video!! What's the best brand for these tools? DeWalt? Milwaukee? Bosch?
Metabo ^^
Framing nailers, Roofing nailers you need PNEUMATIC.!!!!! Siddeing should be put in with a nail and hammer the other smaller nailers are really good for having batteries
Power tools was perfect other than they went with all battery operated and completely forgot about the plug in versions which have way more power and more consistent power!
i have makita drill, grinder and alot of other tools but a Dewalt multitool and Milwaukee inpact driver yet o only have makita batteries but use cheep battery adapters off amazon that make makita batteries fit other brand tools or vise versa
very nice tools i hope one of this tools i have im a carpenter
Where is the Perkins speedsquare video link?
Caulk gun is a tool yes? I didnt see that one ¿
What are your recommendations on battery size? You mentioned doing the roof with three batteries, what size were those?
Those were 5Ah batteries if I remember correctly. I recommend having a variety of sizes, personally. I really like a lighter 2Ah battery on an impact driver and nailers, as it keeps the weight down significantly. For things like circular saws and track saws, I don't seem to notice the added weight as much.
Uh Oh they forgot to mention the carpenters pencil. You'll use that alot unless you prefer using a chalk box over it all but for little stuff like measuring out 2x4s it'll be alot easier to use pencil.
A cut off saw ? Especially when you use round and square iron pipes .Cheers from India 🇮🇳.
Summary: l
1. Tape measure
2. Square Piece
3. String line
4. ChalkLine (tajima )
5. Levels- torpedo Level-Laser Level-Rotary Level
Hand Tools
6. Hammer- multi types if possible
7. Utility knife (have half a dozen if you like)
8. Chisels
9. Small pry bar tool
10. Full-size pry bar
11. Multi bit Screw Driver
12. Handsaw
Power tools: do not buy multiple brands of battery operated power tools.
13. Circular Saw
14. Reciprocating Saw
15. Drill and Impact Driver (Hammer Drill)
16. oscillating MultiTool
17. Handheld Electric Planer
18. JigSaw
19. Angle Grinder
Stationary Power Tools
20. Miter Saw
21. Table Saw
Check for sharpness and health of blades.
Nailers:
22. Framing Nailer
23. Siding Nailer
24. Roofing Nailer
25. Finish Nailer
Tiler:
26. Wet Saw (rent better than buy)
27. SDS Drill
28. Flooring Nailer
Drywall Tools:
29. Collagen screen gun
30. Rotorzip
31. Router
Contracting and Landscaping business ain’t cheap.
I’m all for battery nailers except the price, ridiculous. I’ve also heard some broke easy so it definitely sucks at times. Cheaper would be nice but then they break. Sticking with cordless compressors is solid.
They do have some quiet compressors, they’re also cool
100% here for the banter haha
Laser tape as an honorable mention!
how much does it cost to have all this tools?
Any reason for dewault? Milwaukee or makita also make some great tools, just curious to hear other peoples input
Been using them for years. Also, I shop mainly at Lowe's for whatever reason so don't see the other two brands as often.
For me dewalt makes the best saws which is the most used tool for framing the only tool for framing, also a nail gun. But dewalt they are just very tough tools we still have our 13-15 year old dewalt saws and saw zalls before we we went cordless. Milwaukee are just popular amongst homeowner Harry’s that don’t even do any sort of carpentry they are just diy’ers.
What about track saw ?
Ty for video)
Forgot the pencil, most important tool btw.👍
So I scrolled thru several of the comments to make sure I didn’t ask a redundant question. I may not have gone far enuf so forgive me. What was your major contributing factor that lead you to choose Dewalt over Milwaukee?
Where the framing square though
As a 23 year Union carpenter on the west coast, I disagree with your circular saw suggestion. The only circular saw that we use on the west coast is a worm drive "SKILSAW". They are synonymous in carpentry here on the west coast, especially in the residential and commercial building industry. Also I know lasers are reliable, but a plumbbob is also a necessity. Other than thoes two, good list.
How about the metal connector nailer?
Does ryobi brand really suck? Here in South Africa its very popular and more affordable than most other brands.
My name IS Johnny and I DO have a (DeWalt) cordless tool problem. One other honourable mention would be the oscillating (zip) saw.
I'm not familiar with that tool. What is it?
@@JS-tb9hu sorry I couldn’t think of the real name. They are sold as Rotozip or cut-off saw.
Where are the sanders? got to have some sanders..
Rotary Levels are 4-6 times more accurate than cross line, which matters more the greater distance you travel. I could be wrong, but would personally not lay out a foundation for a house with a cross line laser.
When and where did you guys meet?
Every jobsite ought to have a good coffee maker!
Nice!
Come on Eric… when you say you “miss place” your knife… we all know you will just take someone else’s on your crew. Most likely Rays.
I agree with everything in this video.... but when you are using cordless tools..... Talk about the batteries, 1.2Ah battery on a tool sucks compared with the same tool with 4-5Ah battery.
The amount of current available is severely limited by the orientation and number of internal batteries in said tools battery pack
also speed square (esp. metal one) makes for a good shuriken, just sayin 😁
Sledge hammer?
Another good hammer would be the 2x4 claw
Just looked up a 2x4 claw, never seen that but super cool for sure!
You forgot the most important tools, a PAIR of GUNS 💪
String lines can be used more than 1 time but never more than 10
Why not dewalt finishing nailer?
I've got one, it's just at my shop vs what I was using on the tiny house project.
lol~ It is really an art to use the hammer drill, never go all the way in the concrete. Also, someday you can use the same drill bit all day, and someday you break 5 of them. Don't ask me why. So if you are a beginner, make sure you have plenty bits to begin with.
If you break more than one drill you are drilling iron and your drill isn't made for iron. I recommend a drill with four blades which are mostly made for the heavy workload. They cost about 20-50% more. Those work well from 12mm and above if your drill is under 12mm switching to a normal steel drill is faster and cheaper.
Good Luck
Pry Bar: What am I, just a tool to you?!
13:23 highlight of the video
Headlamp
My man erik! 😂
The cordless versions of the pneumatic tools are way more expensive... that is why pneumatic. If you're doing it for a living or you can justify the price go cordless. Nail guns and palm nailer are pneumatic for me (it doesn't come up enough for me).
For roofing, pneumatic gun is the way to go 9 times out of 10
all we have corded are grinders