Tools

We need you and your tools!

We need to borrow tools for the build week. We guarantee that your tools will be returned in as good or better condition as we received them, or we will replace them. That’s a promise! We have set aside funds for tool replacement and repair and will be using our own drill bits, router bits, and saw blades. In addition, tools will be safely stored and locked and we will be arranging for 24-hour security on the tool trailer.

The following is a list of tools needed. This list represents the minimum number of tools we will need. All of the tools listed are important. If an item has asterisks (**) next to it, we can never have too many. Some examples are drills, extension cords, and splitters.

All power tools need to be in good and working order. All appropriate safety devices (e.g., blade guards) must be attached and in good working order.

Contact Kendall at (435) 753-9008 for more information.

Number
Needed		 Tool / Comments
3 Slide compound miter saws: This is a cross between a radial arm saw and a power miter box. Some will cut a 60-degree angle, which is very useful. Non-sliding compound miter saws are also desirable, but are not substitutes. Radial arm saws and sawbucks are unsafe and unacceptable.
4 Power miter boxes: All power miter boxes should be able to make a 45-degree cut to a 2x4 on edge.
3 Electric impact wrenches: With 9/16-inch regular and 1/2-inch deep well, hardened, 6-point impact sockets. Pneumatic wrenches are not an acceptable solution.
6 Orbital Jigsaws: These must be heavy-duty with true orbital action. This is not the same as “scrolling”.
50 Cans: Empty coffee cans or plastic gallon jugs. Used to hold nails and screws.
130** Drills 3/8-inch: These must be variable-speed, and reversible. Used to drill through 2-inch lumber, drive screws, etc. Cordless drills with 2 batteries and a charger preferred.
4 Drills, 1/2-inch: Extra heavy-duty, and reversible. Used to drill through landscape ties, 6x6 and 8x8 posts, and 6x10-inch beams.
5 Electric lead cords, 100-foot: Each must be #10 or #12 wire with ground, with 4 to 6 plug-ins on the end.
5 Electric lead cords, 50-foot: Each must be #10 or #12 wire with ground, with 4 to 6 plug-ins on the end. The 100- and 50-foot cords are the main lead cords that bring power from the electrical panel to the site.
12 Electric gang boxes: Must be #10 or #12 wire with ground, with 4 plug-ins on the end. Used to further distribute power from main cords.
20** Electrical splitters: Two-way and three-way.
60** Electric extension cords, 25-foot: Must be #12 or #14 wire. All cords must have a ground wire with the ground prong properly connected.
6 Grinders, side: 4 1/2- or 5-inch. Use with metal cutting blades and flap discs.
20 Levels: 36-inch or longer. A few 24-inch and a few torpedo levels are also desirable.
10 Post-hole diggers: Used to hand dig and clean out holes.
30 Rakes: Metal garden rakes, not plastic or bamboo leaf rakes.
8 Rasps, wood: All sizes, flat and round. Used to file down rough edges of posts and boards.
12 Routers: Should fit 3/8-inch corner-round bits. One router should have an edge guide. One router table is also necessary.
25 Saws, circular: Hand-held, heavy duty, 7- to 7 1/4-inch preferred. 15 should be heavy duty. We need at least 2 worm-drive circular saws.
25 Sawhorses: If we can't borrow enough we will have to build them.
2 Sawzalls: Heavy duty with reciprocating blades (not jigsaws).
12 Scissors: Suitable for cutting medium-weight fabric.
35** Shovels: Long-handled spades preferred.
20 Squares, speed: 6-inch, used to mark angles on boards.
15 Squares, combination: 12-inch blade that slides through metal or wood handle. Used to mark 90- and 45-degree angles on lumber.
6 Stepladders, 6- or 8-foot, OSHA rated: (light-duty ladders are not acceptable).
30 Wheelbarrows: Suitable for concrete mixing and transporting.
5 sets Wrenches, ratchet: With complete sets of deep-well sockets, especially 9/16-inch. Also 1/2-inch or 3/8 inch drive extensions, universals, and any other gizmos good for getting into tight spots.