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Bringing the Right Tools and Supplies for an Install
There are many options in tools for cabinetry installation. Some of these tools are very specialized and can help
perform a specifi c task extremely well. Other tools may be more suited for general use,
sacrifi cing a bit on specialization but reducing the overall amount of tools needed for an install.
When it is necessary to transport, carry in and set up tools to perform an install, it’s important that each tool is as
versatile as possible so that more work can be done with the least amount of tools. However, this should be
balanced with the fact that some very specialized tools can save enough time or add back enough effi ciency to
the install to warrant adding them to the list.
The challenge in deciding what tools to include and which to leave at home is that each install can be very
different. It’s possible and likely that a tool will be essential on one install and not needed at all on the next.
The key to having the right tools (and supplies) available for any situation that may arise is to choose to bring
everything you could possibly need for any install. Instead of deciding what to leave behind, arrange an effective
way of transporting and managing everything you may need for any conceivable contingency. Even if some of it
stays in the vehicle, at least it’s available to you should the need arise. It can make a big difference.
Here is a list of the Tools and Supplies that you should have available on an install.
Hand Tools Power Tools, Blades and Bits
Bench Brush
Caulking Gun
25’ Tape Measure
Utility Knife
5 Gallon Bucket
16 oz. Finish Hammer.
1-1/2” Putty Knife
4’ Step Ladder
Reversible Combo Screw Driver
6” Adjustable Wrench
12” Adjustable Pliers
Bull Nose End Snip Pliers
Nail Set
Pry Bar
Magnetic Tip Holder
Combo Square
Carpenters Square
Vice Grip Clamps
24” Level
48” Level
72” Level
Torpedo Level
Line Generating Laser Level
Electronic or Magnetic Stud Sensor
Saw Horses
Work Station Table
Ball Bearing Roller Stand
Pencils
Black Marker
Highlighter
3/8” Box End Wrench
Wall Scribe
Crosscut File Twist Lock Adapter
50’ 12/3 Electrical Cord
100’ 12/3 Electrical Cord
18 Volt Impact Driver
18 Volt 3/8” Reversible Drill
18 Volt 6-1/2” Circular Saw
18 Volt Jig Saw
18 Volt Battery Charger
18 Volt Batteries
10” Table Saw
10” Miter Saw
Shop Vac
Compressor
18 Ga Pin Nailer
22 Ga Brad Nailer
50’ Air Hose
Hammer Drill
GFCI Multi-Outlet
Hole Saw Mandrel
2-1/2” Hole Saw
2” Hole Saw
3/16” Wood Drill Bit
3/16” Concrete Drill Bit
Wood Countersink
1-1/4” Spade Bit
10” 60 Tooth Carbide Saw Blade
6-1/2” 24 Tooth Saw Blade
Jig Saw Blades
#2 Phillips Screw Tips
#3 Phillips Screw Tips
Angle Grinder
Sanding Pad and Discs
Trim in Router
Flush Trim Router Bit
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