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Quality & Reliability - A Tool List
By an Amazon.com customer
Stanley 33-599 25-Foot MaxSteel Contractor Grade Tape RuleStanley 33-599 25-Foot MaxSteel Contractor Grade Tape Rule
Buy new: $19.87
Thumb lock position is critical. The ONLY tape measure to use
Plumb 11415 16 -Ounce Premium Fiberglass Rip Claw HammerPlumb 11415 16 -Ounce Premium Fiberglass Rip Claw Hammer
Buy new: $13.51
Comfortable, durable, affordable.
Paslode  900420 Cordless IMCT Framing NailerPaslode 900420 Cordless IMCT Framing Nailer
Buy new: $311.31 / Used from: $235.00
Use this wherever possible. Beats the hell out of swinging a hammer all day...
Stanley 46-071 Premium Quick Square Layout ToolStanley 46-071 Premium Quick Square Layout Tool
Buy new: $8.81
lightweight for the tool pouch
Stanley 46-053 Premium Adjustable Quick Square Layout ToolStanley 46-053 Premium Adjustable Quick Square Layout Tool
Buy new: $13.86
can't frame a roof without it
Milwaukee 2401-22 12V 12-Volt Li-ion Sub-Compact Driver KitMilwaukee 2401-22 12V 12-Volt Li-ion Sub-Compact Driver Kit
Buy new: $99.00
you won't believe the power of this thing
Johnson Level & Tool #9848-HH 48" Aluminum Box Beam LevelJohnson Level & Tool #9848-HH 48" Aluminum Box Beam Level
Buy new: $37.99
The price may be deceiving, but level and plumb don't lie.
Johnson Level & Tool 9824-HH 24-Inch Contractor Aluminum Box Beam LevelJohnson Level & Tool 9824-HH 24-Inch Contractor Aluminum Box Beam Level
Buy new: $33.42
The price may be deceiving, but level and plumb don't lie.
Johnson Level & Tool 9872-HH 72-Inch Aluminum Box Beam LevelJohnson Level & Tool 9872-HH 72-Inch Aluminum Box Beam Level
Buy new: $79.99
Once you use a 6' level you'll wonder what you did without it.
Milwaukee 0923-29 18 Volt 1/2-Inch Lok-Tor Hammer-Drill, Sawzall -InchThe Hatchet-Inch, Circular Saw & Worklight Combo KitMilwaukee 0923-29 18 Volt 1/2-Inch Lok-Tor Hammer-Drill, Sawzall -InchThe Hatchet-Inch, Circular Saw & Worklight Combo Kit
Buy new: $919.31
OK, it's an older kit, but it has the HATCHET!!