Tools and supplies
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Power
tools
If you don't own these tools, you'll probably need to buy them
for your basement remodeling project.
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Compound miter saw -
This will be the workhorse of your basement remodeling project.
You'll use it to cut your studs, top and bottom plates, and molding
(when you get to the end of the project.) Some have a laser to
help you make more accurate cuts. Most of your cuts will be straight
90 degrees, but you'll be doing some 45s for molding, etc. Expect
to pay around $200 for a quality 10" saw.
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Reciprocating saw – Often
called a "saws-all", it will do just that. It will easily
cut through wood or metal. This is a must have if you have walls
to remove, studs to cut out, etc. There are a variety of easily
changeable blades available for any purpose. I paid $97 for a
DeWalt saw that came with 5 extra blades.
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Jigsaw – Used for all of
your curved cuts. Unless you're doing something fancy with curved
cuts in plywood, etc., you won't need it often for this project.
Wait until you need it to buy it.
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Circular saw - Similar in functionality
to a compound miter saw, except you can carry it around as you
work. You probably already own one of these, but if not you may
need it. As with the jigsaw, you may want to wait until you need
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Cordless drill - You probably
already have one, but if not, you'll need this to bore holes in
the studs to run electrical wire and cables for your TV/home theater.
It's also a quick way to drive screws. |
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Other tools
& supplies
Tools you may need to rent - These are optional,
but will make your life easier
- Ramset or hammer drill (with special fasteners to secure walls
to concrete)
- Nail gun or finish nailer
Other tools and supplies you'll need
- Drywall saw
- Hammer
- Drywall T-square
- 2' and 4' levels
- Plumb bob
- Chalk line
- Coping saw (for baseboard coping cuts)
- 8D and 12D nails
- Finishing nails (for molding)
- Quick clamps - These will make your life much easier!
 You
squeeze a trigger to tighten them, and a lever to release. They've
been invaluable to me so far!
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