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I’m a carpenter I just got a new job and for the last 5 years I was installing commercial skylights. Before that I was a commercial carpenter. I just got into the residential side and I’m loving it. Right now I’m scrambling to buy all the tools I need that I didn’t need to personally own before I’m basically starting from the ground up outside of the few cordless tools I already had. Most of the other things were ruined in a basement flood so I’m starting over on almost everything. Outside of a table saw and a miter saw I’m trying to make a list in order of importance so that I can prioritize the order that I buy things and wanted some insight from some of you seasoned residential guys. Thanks
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Welcome aboard dude, plenty of insight to go around here!
Jimbo
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Welcome to the forum. I am a mechanic, so am unable to help with the residential stuff, but there are a lot of knowledgeable people on this forum that will be able to steer you in the right direction.
Wonderful I’ve been reading through a lot of the other posts here it it does seem like there are tons of knowledgeable people here. For the most part I know which tools I’ll need but I have no idea which ones i need to prioritize first. We are doing ground up building so something like a framing nailer isn’t hi on my list the company I work for does mostly finish work and not too much exterior stuff except for installing Windows and doors so it’s mainly things like kitchens, bathrooms, basements, ect..
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Depends on your needs dude, what do you do every day? Know what I’m saying?
Jimbo
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Hello and hope you get the advice you’re looking for.
Do you need power tools such as a miter saw or more hand tools items?
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My top priorities right now are trim tools, router, an oscillating tool, laser, compressor, ect
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HD has a sick deal on the husky silent flow for 99 bucks… I just picked up a Bosch colt at Menards for 85 with the rebate.
Jimbo
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Is that the aluminum tank compressor
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You can never go wrong with starting with a multi tool kit from one of the well know brands, what you can afford and how much you need to expand your tool line can influence you’re purchase. This is what this forum was built to do. These guys LOVE to help you spend your money. Use it, take your time, write down what you will be using the tools for and what you’re immediate need is. You will be surprised how fast your tool hoard will grow so think of storage too. Good luck.
jswoger1986 wrote:
Is that the aluminum tank compressor
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Yup
Jimbo
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I’ve been thinking about the rigid jobmax and thoughts on that multi tool
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I would highly recommend Rolair compressors. Not sure how big you want to go, but they have several smaller finish nailer size compressors that are great. For oscillating tools are you looking to go corded or cordless?
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My cordless tools right now are makita. I was back and forth between that and dealt but I’m not super stuck to the makita brand right now I was curious about the rigid job max because of its versatility but I’m unsure about anything else in regards to it performance
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Welcome aboard buddy, I am just the opposite of you, I was a residential bungalow buster for several years and switched to commercial in ’05 when work started to slow. I have been on the commercial side for over 10 yrs now.
I will throw a vote in for Dewalt lasers. We have used most brands on the site over the years and everyone swears by the Dewalts.
What tools does your company provide and what are you requiered to have?
My new company doesn’t provide any. They do have some tools available as long as they aren’t already out on one of the job sites but there is not guarantee today I was doing a door and since I don’t currently own a router and there wasn’t ones available at the shop this morning I had to bust out a hammer and chisel so it took me twice as long. Laser is a fairly high priority for me because I will be doing most of the drop ceilings that come along because I’m the only one at my company that has done them consistently and since ur a commercial carpenter you know how often you hang drop ceilings lol unfortunately I can’t afford the $500 dealt laser I would like to get but I am saving for the one that is around $400 do u have a model u would suggest. My old company used to supply rotary lasers but I definitely can’t afford that
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[External image (uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com), not copied] I did this drop Ceiling yesterday and today
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Welcome man, I have been in the residential construction for years but I just quit and got a job as a maintenance supervisor at nursing home and so far I got to say it is great I get to be the boss and way more money
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as a fellow newb, lol welcome
That’s awesome that you have moved on to something your enjoying and hey more money. Who can argue with that
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Welcome aboard fellow tool monger
I just went out on my own not too long ago. And that is the best thing to do. Make a list of the things you need the most and use the most. And put stuff that you could make or sub it with somthing eles on the back burnner. Unless you find a good deal. I also look at yard sales autions stuff like that. It’s not easy starting with nothing and trying to run a company with no help. My dad is a contractor. But we don’t get along. So I’ve started my company from the ground up without help. You can do it too man. Keep your head up.jswoger1986 wrote:
I’m a carpenter I just got a new job and for the last 5 years I was installing commercial skylights. Before that I was a commercial carpenter. I just got into the residential side and I’m loving it. Right now I’m scrambling to buy all the tools I need that I didn’t need to personally own before I’m basically starting from the ground up outside of the few cordless tools I already had. Most of the other things were ruined in a basement flood so I’m starting over on almost everything. Outside of a table saw and a miter saw I’m trying to make a list in order of importance so that I can prioritize the order that I buy things and wanted some insight from some of you seasoned residential guys. Thanks
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Millerz
Have you found any websites that are reliable for great deals
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jswoger1986 wrote:
Have you found any websites that are reliable for great deals
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All over dude, we post from toolkit, amazon, HD, Lowes, Menards, CPO, sometimes toolbarn or other random places, ACME has had some good deals I got something from that, don’t remember what though. So we just kind of compile all of our finds here.
Edit: Ebay too, I’ll twist your arm into a few deals too 😉
Ok great to know. I get nervous ordering things off the internet but with some reliable websites I will feel much better about it
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jswoger1986 wrote:
Ok great to know. I get nervous ordering things off the internet but with some reliable websites I will feel much better about it
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Nothing sketchy on here, some times we even have some deals with in the forum of some guys selling stuff.
Don’t be afraid to post something before you buy it dude, you’ll get some god feedback!
That’s so awesome I’m always looking to keep myself prepared for work and if I can save money on top of it that’s so amazing
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Yeah so far I’ve got great deals twice from two nice individuals here, there’s always deals popping up that we try to keep up with posting. It’s how I got my temp gun for about $75 off.
I subscribed to the home depot thread and others like it to keep up with deals.
Feel free to ask, I don’t think anyone bites
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Any luck with your laser search?
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Welcome to the crew!
I was looking at reviews online and I’m leaning towards one of the dealt laser. That’s partially because those are the ones I’ve been able to find most of the review on but I’m probably going to have to get a less expensive one to get me going for now since I can only afford to put $50/$100 a week into my tool fund and I’m in a scramble to buy so many.
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I’d love any suggestions on any tools
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Well I’m a plumber so my suggestions would be based on plumbing tools lol. ..
Growing up, I helped dad on the jobsite as well as the farm.
We had bosch cordless tools; we had makita corded tools, their circular saws seemed to last thru any abuse we put it thru, I remember putting new cords and switches on them when they wore out; had a Makita contractor portable table saw; dewalt miter saws; Milwaukee corded sawzalls; paslode framing and trim nailers, senco roofing nailers; paslode PAT (power actuated tool); had senco compressors; a rolair gas powered compressor; had so many others I’m forgetting. The thing is, they were all great tools, the only bad purchase was a smaller dewalt circular saw that burnt the motor because we ran it like the Makita one, probably wasn’t meant for heavy cutting.
Other than that, i can tell you recently I’ve been absolutely delighted with Milwaukee’s cordless tools, the technology that’s available is really getting put to use, very cool stuff.
With your situation, maybe get into used tools from eBay or try your local pawn shop, that way you can get some items cheap, and then get a feel for what you like, then later buy new when you know what you want
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