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A Partial Inventory of Tim's Tools

So, you want to know what tools I use? Here is a partial list. I have hundreds and hundreds of tools as you might expect. Some I use often, others just once a year. But when I need a tool, I need a tool. Use the wrong tool for a job and you can pull your hair out, cost yourself lots of lost time, and do a sub-par job.

PARTIAL LIST of Hand Tools:

  • Assorted Flathead and Phillips screwdrivers
  • Wood Chisels-1/4 inch wide up to 1.5 inch wide. I have good ones and old ones that I don't mind abusing.
  • Plumb Bobs
  • Putty Knives - rigid blade and flexible blade ones
  • Drywall Mud Pan
  • Assorted Drywall Knives / Blades -- 4" taping knife, 8", 10" & 12" finishing knives
  • Drywall Pole Sander - I LOVE this tool! Gets you away from the dust shower.
  • Torpedo Level - The small one - about 9" long
  • 2', 4' & 6' Levels
  • Drywall Hammer
  • Regular Hammers - 16, 20, 24 and 40 oz. sizes
  • Cold Chisels - Assorted sizes and blade widths
  • Mason's String
  • Needle Nose Pliers
  • Channel lock Pliers
  • Wire Cutters
  • Wire Strippers
  • Linesman Pliers - These have two flat blades, lots of leverage and are the perfect tool to braid electrical wires together before you wire nut them.
  • Hacksaws
  • Hand Miter box - for quick down and dirty miters
  • Rasps - These are wood files. Coarser than the coarsest sandpaper.
  • Spade Bits - paddle bits for drilling rough holes
  • Regular Twist Drill Bits
  • Framing Square
  • Combination Square
  • Protractor - For determining weird angles
  • First Aid Kit
  • Ear Muffs and Ear Plugs
  • Goggles
  • Respirator
  • Assorted Cotton and Leather Work Gloves
  • Assorted Shovels - Duckbill, round point flat point, spades, etc.
  • Crow Bars, Pry Bars, Large Spud Bar - all for leverage
  • 30' & 18' Fiberglass Extension Ladders
  • 20' Long by 1' Wide Aluminum Walk Plank
  • 4 Complete Sets of Bricklayers Scaffolding - a favorite work platform of mine for doing all sorts of painting, carpentry and other non- masonry work
  • Magnesium Floats for Concrete Work
  • Steel Trowels and Jointing Tools
  • Assorted Bricklaying Trowels
  • Brick Jointing Tools
  • Copper Pipe Tubing Cutters - assorted sizes
  • Assorted Pipe Wrenches - from 14" to 4 feet!
  • Acetylene Torches - the ONLY way to solder copper!
  • Black Iron Pipe Cutters & Threading Dies
  • Pipe Vise - to hold pipe while cutting & threading
  • Assorted Step Ladders
  • Nail Punches
  • Professional Caulk Gun
  • Ceramic Tile Cutter
  • Ceramic Tile Hard Rubber Grout Float
  • Chalk Lines
  • Tape Measures - up to 100 feet
  • Builder's Transit / Level

    The List goes on and on! ! ! ! !

PARTIAL LIST of Power Tools:

  • 18 volt Cordless Saw and Drill - Ryobi Brand - I LOVE this set!
  • 3 Black & Decker Super Sawcat Saws with traditional 7.25" blade
  • Bosch Belt Sander
  • Porter Cable Screw Gun
  • Porter Cable 1/2 Inch Drill
  • Bosch Hammer Drill
  • Senco Pneumatic Nailers
  • Paslode Impulse Nailers
  • Ridgid 10" Power Miter Box
  • Delta 10" Table Saw
  • Porter Cable 1/2 inch Right Angle Drill
  • Makita Palm Sander
  • Roto-Zip Drywall and Project Cutter
  • Milwaukee Sawzall
  • Porter Cable Router

    Adding more each month!

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