For every project you need to have the right tools,and basement renovations is no different. Lets take a look at what you’ll need to frame a basement.- a good hammer is a must
- a pouch is good to have , it holds your nails and some small items like a carpenter pencil, tape measure, utility knife etc…
- a 16 foot tape measure with a 3/4 inches blade.
- a heavy hammer (optional- a sledge hammer is perfect for moving walls more then 2 inches. in real stubborn situations)
- a combination square for marking both strait and 45 degree angle.
- a T-bevel square for odd degree angles.
-a framing square
- a plumb bob/chalk line.
-a crosscut saw.
- a six foot step ladder and a small step stool will come in handy for those hard to reach places.
- a four foot and a two foot carpenter’s level.
Things can be a lot easier with:
- a circular saw for crosscutting it can replace the hand saw and makes cutting much faster and easier.
- a reciprocating saw for tight to reach places.
- an air compressor and framing nailer will replace a hand held
hammer for most of the nailing. It’s quick and easer on the wrist. You can also use a Paslode Cordless framing nailer nstead of the air nailer and compressor.
You can buy or rent the above items from any place like Home Depot.
You will also need 3” or 3-1/2” common nails.
That should put you in a good position on the Totem pole with your better half!
“Good luck and have fun.” Now go to the framing section. That’s where the adventure starts.
Tom.
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