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I do find it amazing that people still use framing nailers with an air hose, I moved to a paslode gas framing nail gun in 2011 and even though it was an early version of it it was a night and day difference with how much easier and simpler it was to use, also how less fatiguing it is to use, I got the chance to use a Hikoki recently and that was such a step up from the paslode, I don't think I could bare the thought of having to go back to using a air powered nail gun again!
Well tbh if you have to sheet inner walls for exemple the lighter gun and possibility to shoot bigger nails faster is nice. Nails are cheaper too. Passlode is old tech in the world of battery guns imho
Paslodes are just so much more expensive to use, the nails alone are what 20% more and than the gas. Paslodes also can’t shoot nearly as quickly as air guns, I have my Paslode and I enjoy using it when I need to but air guns are just a lot nicer
"Bakers" scaffolding is damn handy. Also highly recommend the levelling legs and the unit with the hatch in the platform. The legs make the scaffolding useful for the uneven outside ground, and the hatch is absolutely necessary If you set up the scaffolding with an offset or in a tight space.
Dust pan & brush and a push broom are essential keeping a site/project clean makes every other trades lives easier not tripping or breathing in dust, it will also keep the clients happy seeing a well organised clean site.
If you could do it over again, would you have gone with Milwaukee M18/M12 tools over Dewalt? I know I wish I had; while my Dewalt collection gets the job done, there seems to be more innovation and selection in the Milwaukee world these days.
Yeah I agree Dewalt Had not released any innovative tools in the last few years, but they have started again I would say with that new impact that’s really small hopefully it means there’s more to come But m12 is way better than dewalts 12 v tools
Im a 1st year apprentice and im just missing the planer. Hell yeah! I reckon its better to get the good tools even if they're expensive asap cuz if your gonna spend the good part of a decade doing this you may as well have a slightly more plesant time while doing it.
Metal hardware nailers are excellent for joist hangers, strap ties, post caps, metal framing hardware and more. Building in California I had to buy a stupid amount of Simpson strong Tie hardware. I wish I bought the nailer sooner.
You can carry a flat bar on your belt, I slide it around my left side waist over the belt but under the straps that hold the pockets up. Make sure you face the sharp edge towards you tho or else you’ll scrape your arm on it… a lot
Uh Oh they forgot to mention the carpenters pencil. You'll use that alot unless you prefer using a chalk box over it all but for little stuff like measuring out 2x4s it'll be alot easier to use pencil.
So I scrolled thru several of the comments to make sure I didn’t ask a redundant question. I may not have gone far enuf so forgive me. What was your major contributing factor that lead you to choose Dewalt over Milwaukee?
Framing nailers, Roofing nailers you need PNEUMATIC.!!!!! Siddeing should be put in with a nail and hammer the other smaller nailers are really good for having batteries
Rotary Levels are 4-6 times more accurate than cross line, which matters more the greater distance you travel. I could be wrong, but would personally not lay out a foundation for a house with a cross line laser.
lol~ It is really an art to use the hammer drill, never go all the way in the concrete. Also, someday you can use the same drill bit all day, and someday you break 5 of them. Don't ask me why. So if you are a beginner, make sure you have plenty bits to begin with.
If you break more than one drill you are drilling iron and your drill isn't made for iron. I recommend a drill with four blades which are mostly made for the heavy workload. They cost about 20-50% more. Those work well from 12mm and above if your drill is under 12mm switching to a normal steel drill is faster and cheaper. Good Luck
The cordless versions of the pneumatic tools are way more expensive... that is why pneumatic. If you're doing it for a living or you can justify the price go cordless. Nail guns and palm nailer are pneumatic for me (it doesn't come up enough for me).
All these Dewalt tools made me wonder why Dewalt didn't just sponsor this video... Also, no t-square or L bracket? Or mention of a dual battery charger (way overlooked until you realize how slow batteries can charge).
The one complaint I have about my 60v Dewalt circular saw is that the base plate is too thin and when I use my 8ft level as a guide it tends to slide under the guide. My rigid's base plate has about a 1/4 inch fence and it never happens when I use that saw but it is not cordless so I just deal with the thin base plate on the dewalt.
Good tools are an expensive investment. Not everyone can justify that level of expense, especially for a one time project. But if you can it's obviously better to buy once, cry once.
Instructions unclear. Roof fell down because finishing nails were used. House burned down cos blades were blunt. And floor is wonky cos I reused a string line.
Yeah, looked like you missed one most important tool! The person with common sense to build something. Jack of the trades! Without "jack of the trades, tools be worthless.
I would also add that in my opinion, as a professional trades person; measuring is an area where you want to buy good quality, and not cheap stuff. Levels for example are not born the same, but can be vastly different from each other.
The difference between european and american building styles is just unbelieveble. While european buildings are almost exclusivly brick and concrete. Since its so cheap here. Americans build solely with wood. If I were to build a house right now I would only use about half of those cordless tools.
I agree, I’m a right hander that drastically prefers left hand blade. To be fair I’ve also only owned left hand blades and have used buddies saws on a single job here and there with right hand blade.
I will be 80 in a few days. We're building a "tiny home" with my daughter. I have been in construction for most of my life. Power nailers & other tools are essential for professionals, but even one time builders can justify many. I bought a special nailer just for metal fasteners like joist hangers & hurricane straps that more than paid for itself in just this one project. Not only faster, but safer & more accurate. Also fall restraints well worth cost when you don't have to be exposed to mortal danger & can feel more "comfortable" in otherwise dangerous situations.
I’m all for battery nailers except the price, ridiculous. I’ve also heard some broke easy so it definitely sucks at times. Cheaper would be nice but then they break. Sticking with cordless compressors is solid. They do have some quiet compressors, they’re also cool
I find it worth mentioning that hammer drills are way louder and somewhat heavier than normal drills, so if you already have, or plan on getting an SDS, I'd skip the hammer function
Glad that you recommend cordless tools. And very glad that you urge for "loyalty" in a brand. I would add that you need to be loyal in one voltage system, too. Or pick a brand that has multi voltage compliant battery chargers. If you can't find a brand with everything you need, pick one that has the most, AND STICK WITH IT. For the rest, pick one brand that has what the other misses. Cordless tools put less stress on construction site generators too. A small generator can run multiple chargers. Or you can use a photovoltaic panel. No noise, no fuel, no lubricant, less parts that can malfunction. Pneumatic and grid powered electric only where there aren't cordless options.
that dewalt laser level is by far the worst i’ve ever used, as far as quality of tool goes, it is all cheap plastic and everything breaks from the reader clip too the handles on the level it self tearing off. just an fyi for any potential buyers. (im also very much a dewalt person) this tool is just awful.
