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Posted by Jim Yanik on February 28, 2007, 11:30 pm
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>> 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.
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> 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.
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> If you don't have them already, be sure you have a pair of sawhorses
> too.
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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.
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Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
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