Power Tools

Posted by on February 28, 2007, 9:48 pm

Will be undertaking finishing basement area soon. Need to install
studs, headers and sub flooring. 2X4 construction. Looking for
recommendations from the group for appropriate power tools to
facilitate the job. Already have circular, jig saws.

Thanks

Mike

Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on February 28, 2007, 10:05 pm

> Will be undertaking finishing basement area soon. Need to install
> studs, headers and sub flooring. 2X4 construction. Looking for
> recommendations from the group for appropriate power tools to
> facilitate the job. Already have circular, jig saws.

It would be nice to have a small compressor and a nail gun if you have a lot
of framing to do. A compressor is always handy to have but a framing nail
gun is limited in use. Look on ebay for one and sell it after the project
is over if you won't be using it much. A cordless drill for sheetrock
screws would be nice, along with the right driver to set the depth properly.
Miter saw if you have to cut a lot of studs to length and a lot of trim. If
you are using it for framing, plan to spend $100 for a cheaper model, but if
you plan to build furniture in the future, spend $300 or more for a better
one.

If you don't have them already, be sure you have a pair of sawhorses too.

Posted by Jim Yanik on February 28, 2007, 11:30 pm

>> Will be undertaking finishing basement area soon. Need to install
>> studs, headers and sub flooring. 2X4 construction. Looking for
>> recommendations from the group for appropriate power tools to
>> facilitate the job. Already have circular, jig saws.

>
> It would be nice to have a small compressor and a nail gun if you have
> a lot of framing to do. A compressor is always handy to have but a
> framing nail gun is limited in use. Look on ebay for one and sell it
> after the project is over if you won't be using it much. A cordless
> drill for sheetrock screws would be nice, along with the right driver
> to set the depth properly. Miter saw if you have to cut a lot of studs
> to length and a lot of trim. If you are using it for framing, plan to
> spend $100 for a cheaper model, but if you plan to build furniture in
> the future, spend $300 or more for a better one.
>
> If you don't have them already, be sure you have a pair of sawhorses
> too.
>
>
>

One of those reciprocating saws would be useful,too.
It's like a more powerful jigsaw with a 6" long blade,for sawing thru
studs,headers,PVC and copper pipes,etc.
More maneuverable than a jigsaw,cuts thicker workpieces,gets into tighter
spaces than a circ saw.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Posted by on March 1, 2007, 12:55 am

On 28 Feb 2007 18:48:32 -0800, pgcops@gmail.com wrote:

>Will be undertaking finishing basement area soon. Need to install
>studs, headers and sub flooring. 2X4 construction. Looking for
>recommendations from the group for appropriate power tools to
>facilitate the job. Already have circular, jig saws.
>Thanks
>Mike

A shot pin gun is handy for pinning the sole plates down to the
concrete floor. Get ear and eye protection.
It is also hard to beat a cordless screw gun/drill. You probably want
a corded drill too for things that really need power like drilling big
holes for plumbing and wiring. If you are doing your own wiring get a
good pair of electrician pliers and a stripper.
A couple tape measures (you will lose one) and a string line/chalk
line is important for the layout along with a framing square and a
good level..

Posted by on March 1, 2007, 2:20 am

On 28 Feb 2007 18:48:32 -0800, pgcops@gmail.com wrote:

>Will be undertaking finishing basement area soon. Need to install
>studs, headers and sub flooring. 2X4 construction. Looking for
>recommendations from the group for appropriate power tools to
>facilitate the job. Already have circular, jig saws.
>Thanks
>Mike

Hi Mike

Before the power tools, I would purchase a building code book and
familiarize your self with the basics. Then apply for a permit. The
inspector will insure that you done the job properly.

It helps to sketch out what you want to do on graph paper.

A good drill,tape, pencil, square, level, skilsaw and a couple
sawhorses is all you need really unless your project is massive.

For the gyproc, consider offering to help a pro, if it's your first
time.

For the electrical, you could run the wire, and have an electrician do
the final hookups. Ensure you read the part about height and number of
boxes per room etc.

Personally I would have the electrician set up all the wiring. Of
course this needs to be inspected and passed before you close up the
walls and ceiling

While the walls are open, consider the phone hookups, the cat5 wiring,
or speaker wiring etc, etc.

Regards
Dale

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