NECESSARY SHOP TOOLS
Hand Tools:
26' tape measure
100' tape measure
carpenter square
combination square with 45 and 90 degrees
snap chalkline
4' level
small torpedo level
claw hammers
phillips and flat screwdriver sets
hex key (Allen wrench) set
nut driver set
socket wrench set with extra socket wrench ratchet handles
extra 7/16, 1/2, 9/16 sockets, regular and deep
adjustable wrenches
channel lock wrench
combination wrench set
lg and sm pliers, including needle nose
locking pliers (vise-grips)
diagonal cutters
locking gripping pliers of various sizes
wood and metal file sets
wood chisel
cold chisel
punch sets
mat knives
drill index with bits up to 1/4
paddle drill bit set 1/4-1 1/2
industrial staple gun
flashlights
hand saws
hacksaws
bar clamps, 5' & 9'
lg and sm c-clamps
wire brushes
Stationary Power Tools:
5-horsepower table saw
14" or larger band saw
sliding compound mitre saw
variable speed drill press
bench-mounted belt sander
Handheld Power Tools:
14-volt cordless drills w/ dual batteries & chargers
circular saw
reciprocating saw
routers
heavy-duty corded hammer drill with side handle
scrolling jigsaws
oscillating palm sanders
3" belt sander
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