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04-26-2008, 06:56 PM
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Member
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flooring
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: ny for now
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tools that changed your life
any tools that changed your whole system ? for me it was my planer. and close second rotary laser. any good ones from you guys?
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04-26-2008, 08:01 PM
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Member
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Carpentry
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: MA.
Posts: 44
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Electricity.
And when I got my first framing gun.
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04-26-2008, 08:09 PM
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Curmudgeon
Trade:
carpentry/remodeling/"Yes M'am we do"
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Beech Grove, Indiana, Birthplace of the "King of Cool"
Posts: 10,149
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My first Rockwell 9" electric
miter box, and my first 9V
drill.
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Put your location in your profile!
(Sorry....it seems there really are dumb questions)
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04-26-2008, 08:23 PM
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Handle It!
Trade:
Everything The Union Guys Do Not Want To Do
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Brooklyn, NY ~ Haverford, PA
Posts: 7,901
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 .......Viagra.........
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04-26-2008, 08:38 PM
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Palisade Point Const.
Trade:
Remodeling/Finish/Framing/Log
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Bozeman MT
Posts: 1,620
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Fien Multi master
Cordless drill
sanding disk for a 4 1/2 inch grinder
The thing on the top of a hammer head that starts a nail
Those four caused "Ah Ha" moments the first time I used them or saw them used. I should also add that the top three are probably my three most used tools other than the ones I carry in my belt.
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04-26-2008, 08:40 PM
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Professiona Instigator
Trade:
Design Build Remodeling Contractor Washington, DC
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Washington, DC/ Maryland
Posts: 6,546
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Paslode framing and finish nailer. I can't even remember what it was like to frame or finish with a hammer any more
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04-26-2008, 08:47 PM
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ohhh noooo, it's ...
Trade:
Wallcovering Installation
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Norfolk, MA
Posts: 1,241
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PLS 2 palm laser level
Ramco pasting machine
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04-26-2008, 08:51 PM
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Pro
Trade:
Thoroughbred Roofer
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,025
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Roofing Nailer:
Obvious.
Stanley Titan Knife:
Knuckle saving design for cutting roofing stock.
Gutter End Cap Crimper:
Sooooo fast for attaching caps to gutter ends.
3" Chisel:
You'd be surprised at many applications there are for a 3" chisel on a roof. I had one in my belt that I got in a box of used tools for free. I never let it out of my sight since. It can be used to clean-up areas under dormers, lifting up shingles to get at nails under them, a mini-brake for bending metal, scraping off tar from a pipe, chopping cement from a chimney, prying a gutter, squaring up the corners in a hole cut in a roof, etc...
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"I've been up on the roof. I know what those guys go through.
My whole life has been about making that profession respectable."
Ken Hendricks
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04-26-2008, 10:47 PM
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Pro
Trade:
Sure, what you got?
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Auburn Indiana
Posts: 3,892
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When I bought THE system.
Festool, quick, clean, percise, salty$$ worth it all.
They produce the 'work smarter not harder' line of tools.
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04-26-2008, 10:55 PM
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MODERATOR
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Paperhanger/Painter
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 6,317
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Quote:
Originally Posted by daArch
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Those above, and:
Last edited by ProWallGuy; 05-26-2008 at 07:51 AM.
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04-27-2008, 02:28 AM
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Think it Draw it Build it
Trade:
WA STATE GC Specialized in Structural Framing
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Lynden, Washington
Posts: 1,620
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AutoCAD
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WallMaxx, Inc. 
Think it. Draw it. Build it.
Gun control is like trying to reduce drunk driving by making it tougher for sober people to own cars..
>>>>>libertas<<<<<
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04-27-2008, 07:06 AM
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Pro
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carpenter/ handyman
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Conroe, TX
Posts: 733
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Dewalt cordless nail gun. So vital that I purchased a reconditioned backup (which I haven't had to use).
Steve
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04-27-2008, 07:41 AM
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Pro
Trade:
Remodeling contractor
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 554
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Fein Multimaster
Paslode brad & finish nailers
Bosch Power planer with the inexpensive replacement blades. I used to spend $45 to replace my Hitachi blades.
Trade forums................ 
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Remodeler in Maine & Vermont
Finish carpenter
Been doin' this stuff for a long time.................
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04-27-2008, 07:49 AM
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Registered User
Trade:
Siding, Windows, Gutters, Soffit & Fascia
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 8
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Alum-a-Pole Pole Jacks great for everything, even windows, unless ofcorse the stubborn H/O won't get rid of the ugly sideways growing trees/shrubs. I used an extenion ladder for that secure feeling for the back part and my old boss thought i was crazy, then later that day we passed 2 other houses in the new construction neighborhood and saw others using the same idea. Ofcose he was stubborn and didn't agree. Also we used the 2-3 feet wide 24 foot planks with the pole jacks. The guy I work for now doesnt have any. I think i would like to work out a deal with the old boss and acquire a used pair from him, he has like 16 of them. I put them all together. Would have been nice if they took the time to oil the bushings like it says in bright red on them.
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04-27-2008, 01:09 PM
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Aussie in Norway
Trade:
Carpenter and Painter
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Norway
Posts: 235
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Fein multimaster
Bosch impactor
LED torch that never leaves my tool belt
Mini vice grips that also never leave the tool belt
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04-27-2008, 02:23 PM
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Registered User
Trade:
plumber
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 18
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when the going gets tough, there no room for a compact. 2000 rpm and 690 inch-pounds of torque. there's no such thing as too much power.
i can run this saw for a week and a half on one charge cutting pvc, and 2x4 on a daily basis.
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04-27-2008, 06:33 PM
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Registered User
Trade:
Siding, Windows, Gutters, Soffit & Fascia
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 8
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if i got 1-2 inches for a top row piece of vinyl siding and cant get into the vinyl j-channel with my hammer, I'll use my air-powered senco palm nailer to drive in the nail while holding up the j-channel so i dont bend it out of shape or crack/shater it. forgot to mention this one. Also it works great for furring strips over springy t-111 if needed. plus its nice too if you dont want to lug around a roofing gun for a small area. works great with galvinized roofing nails or spikes.
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04-27-2008, 07:21 PM
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pro
Trade:
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,331
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wallmaxx
AutoCAD
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ditto 
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04-27-2008, 08:39 PM
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Pro
Trade:
Remodeler/Finish Carpenter
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Millersville, PA
Posts: 1,282
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Corless 18V impact driver, cut the number of times I reach for a drill by 2/3 at least, caused me to buy lots of quick change bit holders, reduced the number of swear words produced per day by at least 1/2.
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04-27-2008, 09:10 PM
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Pro
Trade:
Residential Contractor
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Jensen Beach, FL
Posts: 10,376
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The first dependable battery drill. 6V Makita in the early 80's. I still have one and it still works.
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