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Post by laurazone5 on Aug 10, 2016 11:58:31 GMT
God Willing in 9 days, I will be, a home owner!!!! Here are the things, I want to 'build / create'. Pallets. Furniture, shutters for the windows, shelves for the kitchen, chicken coop; Bat houses How I lived this long w/o pintrest, I do not know........ What tools should I purchase for these DIY type projects? What brand is more reliable? Can you buy power tools that use electricity? Seems they are all batteries now, and I love my electricity!! I posted this at HST also, as I am trying to reach out to as many folks as I can!!! I am getting SO excited. |
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Post by Ozarks Tom on Aug 10, 2016 13:17:01 GMT
Mitre saw, belt sander, palm sander, drill motor & drills, plus the usual hand tools, clamps/square/level/
I prefer Porter-Cable tools. My corded tools haven't left the box since I started using cordless.
I don't like screw heads showing in finished work, so I use a 3/8" spade drill bit to countersink the screw holes, then using a 3/8" "plug cutter" glue plugs in and sand them down. Much cleaner look.
Good luck!!
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Post by paisley on Aug 10, 2016 14:32:38 GMT
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Post by 7thswan on Aug 10, 2016 14:47:53 GMT
You are also going to need one of those flat short crowbar's. I too build many things alone. Useing screws instead of nails, one can easly readjust if needed. My neighbor came over to ask me to help her lay Pergo type floors in her house. Told her I'm excited to help, she was kinda shocked. Have Fun!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2016 15:21:04 GMT
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
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Post by whereiwant2b on Aug 10, 2016 15:29:01 GMT
The cordless drill with a set of screw bits, drill bits, socket bits, screw driver bit holders, extra batteries, tape measure, vise grips, deck screws in various sizes are always in my tool bucket. Then a hack saw, cordless circular saw are most frequently used. I have several size carpentry squares and rulers. I donxt have an electic mitre saw but have a hand saw and mitre box. A great and durable hammer is always there too- I have my father's Stanley. And very important- levels.
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Post by joebill on Aug 21, 2016 14:05:22 GMT
Unless you are extemely young and spry, your first project should be a sturdy work bench. Old folks trying to work on the floor or ground wear out much too quick and often do lousy work because of it. Also, I would suggest some sort of vise bolted to the corner of the bench.
I only knew one guy who was geared to work on the floor. He was from Viet Nam and he had a very efficient squat from which he seemed to b e able to do just about anything. Whoever was working with him would finally put the job up on a bench and the next thing you knew he was squatting on the bench, still working away.
Most of us do MUCH better standing or sitting on a tall stool in front of a bench...Joe
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Post by laurazone5 on Aug 22, 2016 11:25:56 GMT
I do have a work bench.
I am going to build a 'step / platform' t stand / put a stool on......it's too tall for me to stand or sit on a stool on the floor.
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Post by Ozarks Tom on Aug 22, 2016 13:53:55 GMT
laurazone5, Whoever used that bench must have been 8' tall! I'd cut a foot or more out of the middle legs. Stepping up to get to your work will get old real quick.
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