Tools for trim work(longish)

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2/16/04, 3:05 PM #1

Angelo in Cornwall, NY
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Tools for trim work(longish)

Angelo in Cornwall, NY

>While not a completely neander question, I figured I'd post this here and on the Main board. I've been doing a lot of trim work for friends and family lately, and am tired of trying to gather together all of the tools I need to bring. I'm in the process of making a toolbox to carry these tools in. Here is my list so far:

20" 11 tpi handsaw, small rip backsaw, coping saw, bevel gauge, marking gauge, hammer, nail sets, Push drill with bits, Small pliers, Plumb bob, 24" level, 60 1/2 block plane, Combination square, 8" try square, chisels, awl, folding rule, tape, stud finder, laser level, small pry bar, yankee screwdriver(small and large), rasp, knife.

Am I missing anything? I was thinking of adding a brace and bit set, but I may have trouble fitting everything and it could get kinda heavy. I figured I'd just bring the (GASP!) cordless and some holesaws and spade bits for doing locks.

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2/16/04, 3:54 PM #2

Bill Houghton
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Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA

>While I like try squares, I'm puzzled as to why you've included this AND a combo square. For a traveling kit, it seems redundant.

I find occasional use for a No. 78, and some would want to see a side rabbet in there; don't know, don't own one.

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2/16/04, 4:07 PM #3

Don Thompson, Cutler Ridge, South of Miami FL
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Don Thompson, Cutler Ridge, South of Miami FL

>What kind of toothing for the handsaw?

Why a rip-cut backsaw?

How about a mitre box?

Maybe a jack plane?

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2/16/04, 4:56 PM #4

Angelo in Cornwall, NY
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Angelo in Cornwall, NY

>While I like try squares, I'm puzzled as to why you've included this AND a combo square. For a traveling kit, it seems redundant.

The combo square is just a teeny one, 6" long. I use it with a pencil sorta like a marking gauge. I guess I could dump both and just use a 12" combo square.

I find occasional use for a No. 78, and some would want to see a side rabbet in there; don't know, don't own one.

The 78 is a good idea. I think I might add that and then pitch the brace and bit. Nicer to drill lock holes with a holesaw anyhow. Dont own a side rabbet either. Maybe, to save space, I need to buy a LN rabbet block plane.

Thanks for the advice.

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2/16/04, 5:02 PM #5

Angelo Schembari
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Angelo Schembari

>The handsaw is 11 ppi. A jack .. I hadn't thought about one and can't ever remember needing one. Rip backsaw is for things like notching out corners. Miterbox and x-cut saw travel together, outside of the box.

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2/16/04, 5:06 PM #6

Rob Lee
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I'd add...

Rob Lee

>... a Dozuki saw. It's a great "tweaking" saw...

Cheers -

Rob

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2/16/04, 5:47 PM #7

Frank D.
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Frank D.

>Or, instead of a dozuki, I carry a Kataha saw when I do trim and finish carpentry, a japanese saw with no back and very little set (I might have gotten the name wrong). It does what a dozuki can (cut trim, miters, etc.) and it can also be used as a flush-cut saw with a piece of paper to protect the surface. Very handy.

Frank D.

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2/16/04, 7:43 PM #8

Bill Tindall, E.TN.
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are doors involved?

Bill Tindall, E. TN

>I didn't see tools in your list for dealing with door installation.

I would add a long level(doubling as a straight edge), a framing square, I like an "egg beater" drill (for pilot holes) for each size nail I expect to use. The two indispensable tools that seem to be missing are a chop saw and air nailer. I can't imagine doing much trim without them.

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2/16/04, 8:19 PM #9

Angelo in Cornwall, NY
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Angelo in Cornwall, NY

>Bill,

Chop saw and compressor/nail guns (18 and 15 ga) travel on their own. I use the push drill for pilot holes, and have done OK with the 2 ft level for doors so far.

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2/17/04, 3:18 AM #10

Jim in Burlington Ont.
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Jim in Burlington Ontario

>If your into doing old trim work. Putty knife spade bits suck buy a good forsner bit, chalk line, self centering punch and great splurge is a pro lockset for doors, compass or scribe, one of those surf foam planes lots of times drywall contractors leave you a little present that needs to be removed. While not tools double stick tape is handy because sometimes level and plumb look bad and it's nice to step back and have a look.

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2/17/04, 3:26 PM #11

David Linnabary
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David Linnabary

>I do a good bit of that on site type work that you're describing too. Here's a FWW article that I picked up some ideas from.

The more you travel the easier it is to pare down what you take. I still pack a bit too much but I'm getting better.

David

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