 | Starrett C33H-12-4R 12-Inch Combination Square with Square Head Only
Buy new: $85.24 This is the best by far. My grandfathers Starrett has a place of honor in my pouch.
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 | Makita LS1013 Dual Slide Compound 10-inch Miter Saw Kit
Buy new: $539.99 I am on my second LS1013 after an LVL was dropped on my old one. This is the best 10" slider by far.
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 | Forrest CM10806105 Chopmaster 10-Inch 80 Tooth ATBR Miter and Radial Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor
Buy new: $124.95 / Used from: $115.00 Forrest blades are expensive but well worth the money, if your reputation depends on your cuts this is the blade. I just wish they made 15" ones for my Hitachi.
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 | Hitachi C15FB 15 Amp 15-Inch Miter Saw (No Bevel)
Buy new: $529.98 / Used from: $520.00 This box is manditory if you work with tall base or large crown. I am on my second after my first gave up the ghost after 12 years of dependable service.
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 | Trojan MS-2000 Miter Saw Stand
Buy new: $345.00 I have been used or owned most of the stands that are on the market and this is the one I prefer.
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 | Stabila 37532 Jamber 78-Inch and 32-Inch Aluminum Box Beam Level Set
Buy new: $203.97 Stabila levels are the tops IMHO. 6' levels are required for hanging doors... sure you can get by with a 4' but you will soon realize the extra 2' helps a lot.
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 | Estwing E16S 16-Ounce Straight Claw Leather Handle Hammer
Buy new: $29.13 I am very partial to this hammer. This is the same hammer my grandfather used. I will use no other for trim work. I use the 16 and 20oz leather handled ones daily.
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 | Bosch DWM40L Miter Finder 17-Inch Digital Protractor
Much more accurate and quicker than a bevel square and board. I dont use it for finidng crown bevel and miter (I stand all mine up) but without peer for finding and checking any angle.
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 | FastCap 3rd Hand Support System 57-to-144-Inches, 2-pack #3HAND5
Buy new: $59.99 / Used from: $53.99 You will be amazed at what you can do without a helper if you have these guys in your truck.
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 | Pony 8510BP Cabinet Claw (2-Pack)
Buy new: $52.25 If you hang more than your fair share of cabinets you will wonder how you ever got along without these and why you didn't invent these yourself.
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 | Shark Corp 21-2225 10-Inch Prybar and Nail Puller
Buy new: $13.86 The prybar is without equal for removing trim or adjusting pieces before you shoot them home. The nail puller handles 15ga trim nails without a second thought.
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 | Bosch 1584AVSK Barrel Grip Jig Saw with Case
Buy new: $109.99 Top handle or barrel grip is a personal choice (I cut from the underside of the stock) This is the top of the heap by lightyears. Add a collins coping foot and you will throw away your coping saw.
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 | Porter-Cable 9118 Porta-Plane 7 Amp 2-13/32-Inch Planer
A redesign of the Rockwell. Required for planing doors. If 20+ year old Rockwell would fail me this is the only option for replacing it.
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 | Bosch 83038 Deluxe Door and Jamb Hinge Template Kit
Buy new: $269.99 Have used both the Porter-Cable and the Bosch.. they both leave a lot to be desired but I have had better a better go of it with the Bosch but... your mileage may vary.
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 | Senco FinishPro 42XP 15 Gauge 1-1/4-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch Finish Nailer with Case
Buy new: $199.99 I love this gun. It has become my favorite 15ga gun I have ever owned.
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 | Porter-Cable FN250B 3/4-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 16-Gauge Finish Nailer
Buy new: $185.99 I bought this guy 2 yrs ago after my Senco comitted suicide. I use it 90% of the time and it has worked well for me, I abuse my guns but oil them daily ...maybe that helps to keep it around.
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 | Senco FinishPro 10 1/2-Inch to 1-Inch 23-Gauge Micro Pinner
Buy new: $135.00 All of the pin nailer I have ever used have had jambing problems and this one is no exception. This little guy will remain in my truck I have found none better.
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 | Air Pro PUR-14X050 1/4-inch by 50 Polyurethane 250 PSI Air Hose
Buy new: $30.32 Throw away all of your old rubber hoses. Once you use these you will never go back. The won't mark up paint if the painters were in ahead of you and they are FLEXIBLE even in the COLD (read: -10 F)
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 | DEWALT D55155 15 Amp 2-3/4-Horsepower 4-Gallon Oiled Single Hot Dog Compressor
Buy new: $528.73 I bought this after my old Emglo died. 99% of the time it just runs 2-3 trim guns. It has no problem running 2 framing guns, definitely not for a production framing crew but great for running trim.
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 | DEWALT DC983KA 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit
Buy used from: $145.00 I have been using Dewalt cordless guns for about 10yrs now and never had a problem with any of them. 1/2" chuck capacity so all the big bits I have I can use in this drill.
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 | Bosch PB10-CD Advanced Power Job Site Radio with CD Player and Remote Control
Buy new: $163.97 I had been wishing someone made a durable CD player radio for sometime now. I love this radio it plays MP3s and I can hook my iPod up to it too. Plus no antena to break.
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 | Porter-Cable 362VSK 12 Amp 4-Inch by 24-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander with Case
This thing is HEAVY and has more than enough muscle. If I would ever go belt sander racing I think this would be my choice.
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 | Porter-Cable 97355 5-Inch Variable Speed Random Orbital Sander Kit with Carrying Case and Dust Kit
A good RO sander. I like this better than the one handed ones that abound.
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 | Bench Dog 10-016 Trim-Loc Casement Trim Installation Tool
Buy new: $14.45 Just recently found it's way into my pouch but a very handy little gadget for a multitude of trim tasks.
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