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 it
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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
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Other basement remodeling
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
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- 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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