You Only NEED 2 POWER TOOLS!! (Here's What They Are...2 MOST IMPORTANT Power Tools)
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Viewers always want to know which power tools I think they should absolutely have. DIYers are overwhelmed with power tool choices! But, if you're a DIYer, I really think YOU ONLY NEED 2 POWER TOOLS! That's what we're talking about in this episode of The Honest Carpenter.
I think the 2 MOST IMPORTANT POWER TOOLS are:
Circular Saw
1/2" Cordless Drill (18V or 20V)
I truly believe you only need these 2 power tools, because they cover your most basic functions when practicing carpentry: CUTTING and FASTENING.
Circular Saws act as a stand-in for miter saws and table saws. They're essentially as powerful as these larger tools, with a 15-amp motor on a 7-1/4" blade. But, unlike the 2 larger power tools, the circular saw can be carried around in your hand. It can cross-cut like a miter saw, but rip like a table saw. And, it doesn't have cut reach limits--it will cut as far as you can push it.
1/2" Cordless Drills are the ultimate power tools for fastening, because they can both DRILL and DRIVE. I like nail guns, but they generally only do one thing well: frame, siding nail, trim nail...The 1/2" Cordless Drill can be adapted to handle all of these functions by driving a huge variety of fasteners.
Also, cordless drills have clutches, so they offer more control than corded drills. Though, I do think you should only use 18v and 20v cordless drills, because they have enough power to turn larger bits (paddle bits, hole saws, speed bor bits) without bogging down as much.
That's why I think YOU ONLY NEED 2 POWER TOOLS when you're beginning to build your collection. I operated off of these 2 most important power tools for years as a younger carpenter.
The only setbacks, as I see them, is that circular saws can be dangerous power tools. (PLEASE PRACTICE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH CIRCULAR SAWS!). And, drills leave large holes to fill. But, trim head screws can reduce this problem, and woodfiller, sanding and patience can make your painted projects look great.
That's why I think you only need these 2 power tools! A good circular Saw, and a decent 1/2" 18v or 20v Cordless drill.
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Yet another "watch me, an expert, build using a multitude of expensive tools but you, a novice, can do it with a sharpened potato"
Just time and patience Seth. All skills take dedication. I started with nothing but a sharpened potato...
you can basically build a house with a circular saw and an impact driver, a speedsquare and a hammer
Mostly all I ever use framing aside from a framing nailer. When I do finishing work, out comes the chop saw, table saw etc. Even then the skil-saw is king
@@TheHonestCarpenter I still use my sharpened potato!
That's why there's so many "Excellent Carpenters" from Irish Extraction who are decended from the Potato Famine emigrants & still remain.. (as featured in the U2 Album.)...."THE HANDS THAT BUILT AMERICA"...
...I still use the same Sharpened Potato my Great, great Grandfather used building the Whitehouse,...
.. fer fecks sakes.!!!
I guess you could say I'm a true "Chip" off the old block.
:-D:-D:-D
....now let's all raise a glass & drink to the health & wealth of the humble..
"Sharpened Potato".!!!
..ps..the Spuds that never made it into the toolbox were distilled to make that "other" famous Irish drink....."Poteen".!!
"SLAINTE" !!!
;-):-):-D
I have been a building contractor for 49 years. I started in 1972 with an old $2.00 Craftsman circular saw, my dad’s old 1/4” electric drill, a roofing knife, new tape measure and a straight claw hammer dad gave me needing a new wood handle. My first two years were spent redoing shingled roofs. By 1989 I had built up a small house moving/ steel sea wall business. I retired 3 years ago and sold all my heavy equipment and a shop fire burned up my office and tools. Two years ago I got bored and talked my three brothers into going back in the carpentry business. I had to buy a saw, cordless drill, impact driver and a new leather tool belt......... I am happy once again at age 70 ! ..... Gary in Michigan
I spent a lifetime in oil & gas construction supervision/management, retired early and started some woodwork DIY projects, replacing standard size doors, workshop doors, garage doors, building workbenches, window frames, shelving. I started some of the early projects with discarded pallets, then found a local timber merchant and purchased timber for the more important jobs.
Fantastic way to stay active and occupied, great job satisfaction and fun collecting some good tools along the way, I’ll tackle most DIY projects if I feel comfortable with the level of detail required and my abilities.
I've been a chef all my working life. Not easy, but not carpentry. This past year all I could think about was changing professions. When I was 18, I had rented a house that needed the large living room "picture-window" replaced. The man that was hired was named Johannes. An old German with nothing but time on his hands to make more money. His stories and rants during the week were the stuff of legends. Enjoyed making him coffee, just black, and sharing breakfast. I have no doubt that he could've finished the job in 2 days, but he just took his time and enjoyed my company that week. Still thinking about changing professions, but my knees hurt.
Fair play Gary, long may u continue
@@lahcenmartinez7574 Is chef a good profession to get into? My daughter is interested in doing that.
@@elzoog If you like what you do, and you're good at it, then get so good that people have to pay you what you're worth. ALWAYS NEGOTIATE. That's just basic advice for any profession, but honestly, you have to really love it and find a good fit for YOU when looking for long-term employment. I would have a resume 4 pages long if I listed every joint I've worked in. Bosses can be overbearing and customers can be the worst of humanity, but you push through it, develop a thick skin and own your work at the end of the day. You can't please everybody, but you will try, and you will learn from failures. Being the Chef in the kitchen carries a lot of responsibilities and garners all of the respect when you live up to the name. I've loved my job when I'm there, and hated it sometimes when I'm at home with my little girl. Sacrifices will be made, just like with so many other professions. Hope that gives you some insight.
I agree. Being a retired journeyman carpenter, I was often limited by whatever tools I could carry in my car. When I started the trade, I did EVERYTHING with a circular saw, a drill and my hand tools. As time went on, and Chinese power tools became readily available at cheap prices, I bought more specialty power tools; pretty soon I needed a van to move everything around. One day I said enough is enough, I went and bought two tool bags from Home Depot and decided if my stuff doesn't fit in those two bags, then I'm not using it. One bag holds the circular saw and cordless (with hammer function) drill. I had to consider each hand tool carefully for the other bag, but I did it and I feel a real sense of freedom because of it. I have a knockdown portable bench that I built; it also allows me to position my circular saw for use as a table saw. So when my kids call me for help, I'm ready . . . two bags and a portable bench . . . and I'm gone!
“Help”, said the adooted kid.
Maybe you should make a “must have” tool list for the younger generation. (Me lol) I started my tool collection and I noticed that sometimes I just buy things just to have. Mainly for house maintenance nothing professional
I’d love to see a picture of your table setup because I’m in the same boat. When I need to rip trim casing or door jambs , I hate to drag around a table saw…
this sounds so cool, i could see it in a movie. We shall call it "Dad, a carpenter near you"
I'm a minimalist and also a craftsman so this information is exactly what I needed.
I dig your videos! I've only been in framing since 2004, never rose up the ranks in a crew, but i'm a good cutter, now running my own contracting business of 3 years and always learning more, thanks to videos like yours.
When I was a refugee on a Malaysia island, I only used ropes and a medium long knife to build my "house". It survived couple bad tropical storms and a lot of heavy rains.
Omg were u ad bidong
@@mikhail58 Actually I was at Pulau Besa. Bidong was built roughly 6 months after the Malaysian government decided Besa was too small to shelter 1000 refugees. It turned out to be a good plan as Bidong at its highest point had ~50,000 refugees.
in America thats called a rape kit.
@@aquarius9491 ahhhhhahahaha
Wilson !!
Wife:will you build me a shelf?
Me: ill need to buy a car lift, saws, and other random stuff..
And my pals are coming over to help so we need beers and four pizzas
🤣🤣🤣
@@CP-os1pc facts
LOL. Only difference, a bike lift
Hey don't tell my secrets!
For #3 I’m new to working with tools but love my Dewalt Cordless Multi Tool. I can cut through almost anything, plunge cut, fix mistakes, sand rapidly with a few affordable attachments… so much versatility.
As a now 3 year home owner, I couldn’t agree more. I found a SkilSaw brand circular saw at the local pawn shop for 10 bucks and bought a brand new Craftsman drill/impact set right after I bought my house and finding out I had a place to store tools. I’ve constructed so much stuff; expanding my deck, building a base for a shed, adding a workbench, shelving, and a ramp for the building, a dog house and tons of other little projects. You hit the nail on the head with this one. It’s mind blowing how much you can build with a way to cut, and a way to fasten.
30 year Master Educator here (High School Teacher) who spent 2 semesters in electrical trade school and worked in construction afterwards; Thanks for not wasting a word nor wasting our time. I learned so much , but learned even more from your videos. I was mentored by a Master Carpenter and you both are on the identical wavelengths. Much gratitude to you, Kind Sir! Peace Be To Journey!
Thank you for your service! Shop teachers are under-recognized contributors to life as we know it.
"Master Educator"
So you couldn't hack it in the real world. As the saying goes: Those who can, do; those who can't, teach.
@@MAGAMAN what kind of stupid comment is this? Completely unnecessary.
@@MAGAMAN weirdo
@@MAGAMAN That's the reason why america and most western counties have such a bad educational system, because so many of you don't give a fuck about education in many ways. Finland only gives teaching positions to the best from the best and no wonder they got the best schools, teachers and pupils. Bad schools means bad management, bad teacher means bad pupils. And bad teachers are a byproduct of your society.
Carpentry is about THREE things! MEASURING, Cutting, and Fastening. Love your videos, they are very helpful.
@@01r1sh
Damn, you got in a week ahead of me! 😂
I was taught that over half a century ago and it's as relevant today as it was back in the day.
Which power tool should we be measuring with?
@@jcollins7593 what is measure?
I thought this too right off, but he was talking about power tools
Other people caught this, but I was thinking, "I really want to see a power measuring tape."
I agree! I'm a DIYer, and my first power tool was a Craftsman circular saw (which has lasted me 40 years!) and a corded drill (the cordless ones were a new thing and too expensive at the time). I have plenty more power tools now, but still go to the old circular saw, and now an 18V cordless drill most often (although I just bought my first cordless driver after watching your video on those).
Oscillating multi tools are fantastic for a number of smaller jobs. The plunge cutting function is especially versatile, and I use the sanding attachments for all sorts of smaller stuff and corners.
But you've convinced me - I've been putting off getting one for the longest time, but there's a circular saw waiting for me at the store in my platform.
"Carpentry is about two things - cutting and fastening" - putting that on a big notice above my work bench for those times I get into an over thinking spiral.
And finishing, lot of finishing. 3rd tool is RO sander.
I would elaborate a little. Carpentry is about three things - cutting and fastening, to create (all kind of variations of) boxes.
@not tryna argue but Try to explain that to people that thinks im doing nothing before i actually start
Don't forget to measure... Or you'll be doing ALOT of cutting to trim down your cut.
@@slimdougmaddox4634 True, or just more and more fastening :/
My grandfather could do great work with a hand saw, hammer, brace and bit, and a few other small tools like screw drivers and chisels. I admired his skill and bought power tools as soon as I could afford them. Now I’m about half as good as he was.
Yeah grandfather's are the best.
Step by step you get ahead, but rarely in fast spurts.
It's not tools , it's technique,application of brain/mind.,patience& Finally if u Love ,u r work irrespective of outcome
Japanese do wonderful artcrafts with bare minimum tools& also ancient Indian Temple architecture
yeah I still remember the smell of my grandfather's garage, dirt floor, and oil. all kinds of repair and creativity.
Yes. My grandfather past a lot of tools down to my father which he has passed to me. I have 4 different sized handmade wooden levels. I love them.
Thank you! I seriously think serious people, esp DIYs starting carpentry and reno works got to know channels like this. No frills, direct, and straight to the points. 👍👍👍
This video sums up my life when it comes to "required tools", and tools "I wish I had...about once or twice a year". Your honesty is refreshing. Thanks.
A portable table saw and a 12" compound miter saw...Because anything else your neighbor should have.
lol
That was hilarious, true, but hilarious.
😂😭😭🔥My dude.. you play it smart and save money. 💰 while having a beer🍺 all at the same time.
Flanders
I have a 12” slider, my favorite saw. I occasionally need a circular saw but put off replacing my old one because the miter saw is better at any cross cutting task. I use the 10” table saw 2nd most. The only thing I need a circular saw for is cutting plywood…last few times I was able to use a little powered trim saw I have which is underpowered but will cut 1/4” plywood with a fresh battery. If I worked elsewhere a circular saw would be more handy but it isn’t that hard to take the slider with me, use it on the pickup tailgate.
“You may have trouble convincing me, but I’m always open to suggestion”. That is the right attitude for a person of your insight, depth, and clarity. At least half of your comments are things I have thought and dealt with, and learned over the years. What’s really funny is that you look like my family in a general sort of way. Keep up the good work.
I am not a carpenter by any stretch, but my I have built and repaired many things my whole life with just the tools you mentioned plus a Dremel and a Sander. These are the only four tools I have ever really needed. Thanks for video!
I just found your channel And I love it. Every video is practical, informative and yes, honest. I wish I had access to your videos 40 years ago when I was just starting to do home projects and a much more limited budget.
I like how you describe carpentry as cutting and fastening - puts your tool choices in proper perspective. Thank you!
Amazing! I've been telling my husband for years that all my Dad ever had was a circular saw and a mitre box for all his cutting needs. And my great-grandpa earned his living as a carpenter with all hand tools! Keep up the good work!
And your parents grew up with a 14" B/W CRT television and your grandparents grew up without television at all. 🐱🐱🐱
@@HariSeldon913 They had to walk to school, barefoot, in the snow, and back then it was uphill both ways! And that was considered luxury...
Why are you nagging your husband. Can the man have some peace. Simple. Do you want him trying to solve all your issues or just listen?
@@HariSeldon913 My parents had a COLOR tv, what're talkin' 'bout?
@@calebfuller4713 My mom rode her horse to school when she was kid. Really.
I have been buying up tools like crazy since I started renovating my kitchen by myself. I bought a portable table saw (as opposed to the circular saw) and it has been invaluable for use. Problem with it is storage and I could have used the circular for faster, more accurate cut removal of subfloor. Great video and I know you are keeping it super simple, but I can say that my "saw's all" reciprocating saw and the little multi-tool have been handy for multiple occasions in the house.
This is great to see. I started off framing houses in the 80s. I pretty much just worked for 1 year but I got the bug. Nice to see a pro talk about tools.
This right here is what I've been youtube and googling for a month. Like a ray of sunshine your video showed up on my recommended viewing. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
When I seen the name of the title of this video, I already knew my top two picks, so I was not one single bit surprised to see that you chose the same ones. I am completely in your corner on this one!!!!!
I guessed right too. I am not sure 18 volts on the cordless drill if that is too powerful or not powerful enough it just seems pretty average
@@tylerstraka8714 Believe me, 18 is fine. I had a hammer drill I could use on stone or concrete yet had no problem, different bit of course, on pine. 18 is the sweet spot, especially with the new lighter batteries.
Thank you so much for this video. I am just starting down the road of DYI (late to the game) and this is exactly what I have been thinking about - what tools should I buy first. I really, really appreciate your honesty and I'm glad I have now just found your channel.
Just from watching this piece I’m convinced. Just now subscribed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and btw before you mentioned what they were I had guessed right. Woodworker from 12yrs old to 18yrs old. I only left my love for woodworking for a career in tattooing which I love and am now looking into machine building.
I recently bought my first house and I am loving this channel. You are giving me the confidence to start tackling some projects.
I just started my cordless tool collection. These two were my must have's.
Great video!
A very well made, time respectful, anecdote, experience, and rational pragmatic supported videos. Teachers take note!
Thank you for this video! I just found you and I've learned so much! I have been wanting to get a saw but wasn't sure which one. I can't depend on the employees at the local store because most of them are just there to help you find stuff (which I appreciate), so this was helpful. I'm going to watch the safety videos now.
Work with wood is about cutting, fastening, and finishing. You need a saw, drill and a sander.
You can hand sand, and decks and fences don't need sanding.
Ok, looks like I'll be getting that 4 speed Hilti drill, Festool random orbital and tracksaw. 👍 thanks
@@rentbennett You can hand drill and saw as well?
Sanding can be done easily by hand but I agree for larger projects sander is a must
@@zaneorton9843 if I had to choose I'd prefer to hand sand. Over hand drill and use a hand saw. But that's personal preference each to their own. In the end it really depends on what your building..
I agree on you tool choice. I remember when I started 20 years ago,my motivation to get expensive Table saw,radial arm saw and more just for the convenience put financial pressure that were overcome, in time as a cabinet maker of fine furniture it made sense to get a specific tool for a specific job. Staring simple with these 2 tools leads to more improvising.
You explained the rationale of owning two specific power tools so clearly. Very helpful. Thanks
Been doing some DIY stuff around the house for the last year or two and I'd have to agree with the advice of this video. I have less than a dozen cord and cordless power tools to choose from and its the two mentioned that are my initial go to tools for most every situation.
Very informative video, straight to the point! Started to watch carpentry diy videos this quarantine period! Your video is one of the best, truly honest carpenter, I will buy the 2 tools as advise! Watching here from Philippines 🇵🇭
Great video!!! I started with a jigsaw and a drill. Since I only was interested in building furniture it was a better combo for me.
Achieving straight cuts with a jigsaw can be done but you absolutely need to use a straight edge with every cut. I started by using the manufactured edge of a sheet of plywood for rip cuts. For cross cuts, I used a speed square. They also sell longer blades that can cut through 2x materials so that isn’t an issue.
I still agree with this video. If I were doing household diy and not specifically furniture, I’d choose the same combination.
People also ask me which tools to start with. I always reply exactly the same. Pick a project then buy what you need to get the job done. Simple.
I agree with your thesis, Ethan. Many years ago my spouse and I built stalls for my horses inside of an existing pole barn. I recall we used a circular saw, and a drill would have come in very handy, but we used a hammer. (LOL) Of course we had to use a shovel, a wheelbarrow and one or two other things, but basically we built the stalls with very few tools.
I recently purchased a 12v cordless drill for small things I want to do around the house. I have been screening videos on how to use cordless drills as I have no experience with them. At the moment, I am still trying to figure out how to turn the "clutch control" behind the "chuck." It does not seem to want to turn one way or the other, so either I am doing something wrong, or I do not have enough strength in my hand to turn it. It is supposed to turn counter clockwise if I have the drill in my hand pointed outward in front of me, yes? I purchased a Bosch PS31-2a 12v. I did not feel I needed a larger and much heavier 18v drill for the things I want to do.
I would love to be your assistant and learn how to do all sorts of carpentry work, though! Love your videos! :)
I agree. Add safety glasses, ear plugs, a pencil, good tape measure, speed square and a 2 foot level. Pro tip for "sidewinders" (the type of saw in the video)- if you're right handed, try to find one w/ the blade on the left and vice versa. That will give you a good view of the blade as it enters the wood somewhere near your line. Also makes it easier to use the speed square as a guide.
Honestly, I'd say the best advice is to learn how to use a circular saw from either side. Whether you're using a right or left side blade, you're going to end up making cuts from the opposite side (unless you want to be balancing the saw on the narrow side of the shoe). In the long run, it's best to just adapt to the saw you have.
I finally broke down and now I have a right- and left-hand circular saw. Not a necessity, but really nice.
and dont be scared... they are quite an intimidating tool. :)
Exactly on the saw! You can see the line and if it kicks back, it does so off to the side
I think you fastened (nailed) it perfectly! If an aspiring work worker really wants to see if he is truly interested or has the abilities, starting with a few cornerstone power tools is a great way to test the waters. If it doesn’t work out, he’s not out a small fortune in tools he doesn’t use.
Mate, so glad I found your channel. I'm an absolute beginner and could not find any hobby courses to learn the basics. All your videos I've watched so far have been so helpful. Just want to say thanks. Felt especially reassured with this 2 power tools video.
That’s awesome, Vanessa! Thanks for watching! 😄
@@TheHonestCarpenter can you please tell me circular saw, cord or cordless? Also if you go 18V ( have other makita tools cordless) whitch one to look at, makita have really a lot of tools to pick up?
@@covakoma1064 makita cordless tools is a good way to go, thats what I have chosen, but I don't like circular saws myself
@@covakoma1064 there are links in the video description, but if you pause the video you can see the model he has/recommends
I’m a landscape gardener and artist.
My first power tools were a large circular saw, heavy duty drill and a small angle grinder. Those served me well for years.
Thank you this is great! I’m a complete beginner with woodworking + diy and was a bit lost with where to start and what tools I actually need. A lot of diy projects on YT turn out great but they use at least 5 tools for the job
I totally agree with you, especially for the group of folks you’re targeting! Another video with honest info!, 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱
To me, tools are what real friends ( if they do exist) should be like. You never see them for ages and one day when you need their help, they are there for you.
real friends....humm...where do you get them??
@@dtbone6 You make a good point. I should have said Tools are what real friends if they do exist should be like
Well said Sir.
That is a great statement/observation.
I am stealing it.
You're right. I'm gonna tell my friends that they're absolute tools
@@chnacr2 I am so glad for you
I wouldn't prioritize anything else over them. They're the right choices. Next up would be the dedicated driver you mentioned - 1) alleviate frequent bit changes, and 2) cleaner drives as you mentioned. A super versatile compound sliding miter saw makes for quick repeated use at a job site, but that's convenience more than necessity. I'm building a cabin; heaviest use items so far are the nail gun (framing, 21*) and the (cordless) circular saw, with the miter saw being a lot of the bulk-cutting work on trimming studs and joists to length.
$.02.
Before watching this i told myself over all my projects i mostly ever needed circular saw and the hand drill. :) happy to see he agrees. The 3rd most important to me, because i do all the tree triming and lawn work around the house, would have to be the JIG saw. the longer blades i can use also make it easier for when i need to make rough cuts on larger lumber like 4X4's. I use a dewalt and it takes the same batteries as my Drill, so its a good compliment.
Outstanding video brother, your professionalism is greatly appreciate it!!
i have to keep this video away from my wife...or its the end of my tool collection.
LMAO....to true..LOL 😂🤣👍
I just don't let me wife look at my tool collection; if she saw how clean my cordless nailers were (from lack of hard use) and knew how much they cost i'd be a dead man lol
Amen brother, puhreach it!
Tell her she only needs to inspect 1 tool 😏
@Sean Steele although i no longer wear make up aside from mascara. I found many men tend to complain about the expenses of a womans hygienic process, to then complain when they no longer get all "primped and pretty". Its hard for each sex to understand the needs and wants of the others. I dont find women need a huge collection of purses or shoes. But facial products and make up is something they use to continue looking pretty for their husband. Idk any man that is happy with a woman who doesnt do anything with herself. And i dont know many women who is happy to have a man that can't build/fix things. Which both requires some expenses to facilitate. Its when either side has no self control and over spends or hoards things that go unused where there may be a problem. Especially when/if it starts to affect your financial or marital situation. Aside from that, if thats not an issue, how about lets just live and let live? I am happy that my husband has a collection of tools since he not only has the ability to fix/build things we need for our home, but i also get to barrow them for any work i need done in our veg garden.
Personally I'm really fond of my dremel as well, but I use it for a lot of smaller DIY projects, combined with 3d printing. Cool video!
The makita is definitely the best available. It can, with use , truly become an extension of the user.
That and a cordless drill have kept me and my family fed for 25 years. Great video!!!
Wow, this is really valuable piece of advice! Thank you for sharing it with us!
My Essential list for 80 year old women... ..hammer, cordless drill, multitoo,l big ass sander...hand sander..miter saw..jig saw .i can not lift circular.saw.anymore and use it safely....and a.dremel..2 million screw.drivers..i have nail guns and i really love them..they are icing.
Im.thinking maybe one of those new mini circular.saws
Give yourself a Makita 1" hand held belt sander as a gift. I found it amazingly useful.
You might already have sufficient screwdrivers, but most people don't. No matter what the project, there will be a screwdriver that you really need but don't have. You can buy a set like this which covers pretty much everything:
www.amazon.com/Husky-Variety-Screwdriver-Set-25-Piece/dp/B08BHTPW1P
I love my little Makita mini saw. I can't use the big saws any longer, but I can go all day with my little Makita. Get one!
@@willieverusethis I've had one of those 3 1/2 inch 9.6v makita saws since the early 1990's. Amazing little tool, as long as you don't try to cut too fast, it will sliice through just about anything!
Agree. The third I got was a multitool. Good for an insane number of things like precision cuts, sanding, paint stripping, cutting tiles, demolition, repair work and much more I am sure.
Every function of the multitool is vastly inadequate for all of those functions compared to other tools. Sander is better at sanding, saw is better at cutting, and a scrapers are better than the stripper. Multitools are nearly useless
I never had many tools (power or otherwise) until we bought our first house. Shorty thereafter, I saw the need for a power saw (the cutting of shelving) and a fastener (drill pilot holes for screws et. al. to assemble the shelves). Those lasted me for quite some time. As I became older (and batteries became better) I switched to cordless tools and increased the number of tools to 3 - circular saw, drill, and impact driver. I have a couple of other power tools, but they basically have stayed in the chest where I first put them. Now (at almost age 80) my power tools used in order are: impact driver (fastener), drill (fastener II), and occasionally the cordless saw. I was tempted to get a sander several years ago, but I have a multitool that has a sander attachement. It does all the sanding I need!
One last comment - buy the best tools you can as you go along. You will not regret it. I have friends who have drawers full of old broken down, cheaply made tools. They are NOT worth it!
#cu63 ses53 I can testify to your "One last comment" I too have tools I wish I had spent more on. Not only do better tools last longer they make doing the job a lot easier and quicker. Even if your only like me doing odd jobs around the house getting an 18V cordless drill and separate 18V cordless driver has made my life so much easier.
Amen to that brother! Buy the best tools that you can afford!
Pretty much why I have gone for the makita range of cordless tools. People say they are good I have no idea if that is true or why but thats what I went for, hopefully they turns out to be good.
Nice, the first power tools I ever bought was a DeWalt drill and saw combo set. I still have the saw (drill died on me after a decade of light use) and the case they came with. Saw is still running fine too :)
Ha, I have that same exact drill! I find my jigsaw gets used a lot more than my circular saw, although having a good guide/track is essential for straight cuts with the jigsaw. The versatility of a vertical cut and ability to start a cut with a ¼" hole, and being able to cut curves, and even mount it upside down on a table to work like a bandsaw is hard to beat. My Bosch was handed down to me from my dad 20 years ago, and aside from cord replacements has needed nothing to work like new.
I'm with you on the not using the circular saw as much. I'd have to substitute the table saw for jigsaw, though. I very rarely use the jigsaw and haven't used the circular saw in about a year and a half, but the table saw gets a workout on nearly every project I do. I'm just weird, I guess. =\
I have had the same Makita 5007F for about 20 years, and used it framing houses professionally for years. Still runs great. My old man has the same one and has had it for nearly double the time I have had mine.
Good vid. I’m a carpenter as well and I use those tools a lot. Drill can also be used to pre drill nail holes that can then be driven home with a hammer. Great for small repairs so I don’t have to unload all my tools for just a couple of nails. Important non power tools to have would be a hammer, small square, glue and at least a two ft level.
I have done a lot work around my home and family members homes and in the end I always used the circular saw and cordless drill with a clutch. I have installed doors, trim work and even built a wheelchair ramp with just these two power tools. I agree the circular saw can be dangerous if you do not pay attention to the cut. For dimensional lumber I use a speed square to keep the cut line straight. Thanks for sharing this.
Applicable for DIY around American homes which are often wooden. Here in South Africa the most used tools are a hammer drill and angle grinder since the homes are built with masonry. Hammer drill can be used on low setting for wood and there are special blades to use on a grinder for wood cutting.
Absolutely spot on. The tools I use most!!..Makita cordless circular saw and drill both 18v lxt powered
Glad to have found your channel. Finding your videos informative and honest.
I didn't realize a skill saw could do an angled cut! That was my primary motivation for saving up for a miter saw. Thanks for helping me see the light!
How can a skill saw do a miter cut?
@@saquistusing a speedsquare as a guide
Without doubt you hit the nail on the head! That’s a perfect starting place every person needs to know about. Anything more right now would only confuse most beginners.
I’ve seen some of your videos and I’m impressed with your knowledge and skills. Myself, I’ve only been a carpenter/cabinetmaker for the past 50 years and still learning.
Keep up the good content and thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Pete! I love hearing from long-time carpenters/woodworkers like yourself! My grandfather was a master cabinetmaker--also made custom doors and windows in the 50s and 60s. I've never gone that far down the cabinet road, but I always admire that work. It's a cross between carpentry and woodworking, and takes perfect precision carried on a large-scale. Thank you for watching and writing in!
Many thanks. Beginner wood worker. You really answered my big question and set me strait!
Thank you for this video. I didn’t feel overwhelmed with information. It was simple, clear, and I could follow your line of thought.
I need three power tools: a skil saw, drill, and a sawzall to tear down the colossal mess I just made ;)
yeah i love my sawzall too
Funny in a "true" kind of way.
@G Galilei I went for the DeWalt battery powered version. Seems to have enough "Oomph" to do the job. Nice to be able to take it across the property without a 300 foot cord trailing behind me.
I'm covered then! TY
I hear ya
I agree. Before I heard what you were going to say, my guess was a circular saw and drill.
... and the 3rd? Router... 4th, sawzall...
I agree, I came down in favour of Combi drill and Circ saw. Then I was 50:50 if I would swap the circ saw for a jigsaw and make do. Depend how much sheet material you’re working with versus doing more detailed work/ small bodges.
I agree. I have done alot with just a drill and circular saw. But I would add a 3rd power tool to that, and that is a finishing pad sander. But as I have been growing my tool collection, and types of projects. Having other types are very convenient, and save on time.
Great video. I totally agree. I paused the video to make a guess of which two tools and you nailed it. Cutting and fastening. Bare minimum..
Great video and great advice, this is exactly what I was looking for, information for beginners with a limited budget. Best regards.
You're welcome, Savo! Thanks for watching :)
Spot on advice, I'm a 74 year old Mother / Grandmother, I love my DIY and yes my main tools are combo 18volt cordless drill / chop saw, plus hand saw.
Hi Miss Hall, I’m a 55 year young mother/grandmother as well.
My go to tools are the 20v DeWalt Impact drill & Skils circular saw
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Hence beginning MANY projects in my home -
when I was younger - finishing only
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I agree with you on the drill it's a must have tool. I think the jig saw is a bit more versatile than the skill saw because you can cut bows with it too. I´ve often used it in combination with a spirit level clamped to my cutting table to do straight cuts. Nowadays I own a skil saw too so I don't need to do this anymore but for an absolute beginner I would still recommend the jig saw.
I agree totally. Those were my power tools for 25+ years. I bought a cordless circular saw recently because of the hassle with the cord in many places. Last year i bought a cordless planer as I have never been good with the hand ones. It was one of the most used tools last summer along with an impact driver.
Still, if i had to choose, the choice would be exactly like yours...
This was a great video! Loved how you focused a lot on safety! That was great to hear!
Thanks Murphy! :)
I agree on the circular saw and drill. Ever since I use the impact driver, it's a must have. Beside, they sell them as combo. Drill itself cost almost as much as combo. Kinda hard to do without the mitre saw. It's fast and convenient and takes lots of setup from circular saw to do the same thing. I would say they are quite different. If you can't afford a sliding, just do the one without. It goes lot faster because when patience runs low, people get sloppy and injuries happen. Low end mitre cost ~$100. Just put a crowbar to the wallet. Don't cheap out on necessities.
Great video and so true. For most of the work I do, I use a Hilti cordless circular saw and the HIlti 12 volt kit of drill and impact drill. I only use my 22V cordless drill for heavier work.
I agree with you on your 2 best tools of choice , for me I need a sander too.
I always have used a Jig saw , a power drill and a orbital sander , worked great except it's a lot of work cutting long straight cuts using my jigsaw and so I'm going to switch to exactly what you use and just add a sander..
Good video.
I just got myself a B&D 12v, and I’m mainly just fastening Ikea stuff and holes in doors/wall to hang stuff. Good enough?
FYI it’s a significant improvement over my 3.6v electric screw driver
The most important power tool I have is the soldering iron.
Used it on almost every home appliance I've repaired so far.
Also made a nice penny on the side by repairing vintage radios, amplifiers and turntables.
What about your multimeter? Would you say you use that more than the soldering iron?
@@joeygordon7265 I don't know if a multimeter counts as a powertool.
@@QoraxAudio The only power tool I need is down my pants. Ba-dum chish.
I've watched quite a few of your videos and really appreciate how straight forward and concise they are, I subbed :)
Good and truthful video.
A tool that is far from a must have but is an absolute life and time saver is an oscillating saw. That little Rockwell has been a fantastic addition to my inventory and gets used quite often
When I saw the title I thought, 'circular saw and cordless drill'. I have too many tools - I'm a tool junky. But despite generally having 'just the right tool for the job', I often do jobs with a circular saw and a drill. And I use a cordless circular saw these days; I'm amazed at how powerful they are now.
I always loved woodworking as a hobby. As a teen I just had a hand saw and a hammer and that was fine. In my twenties I upgraded to a circular saw and basic drill and built lots of stuff. Now in my early thirties I bought a jigsaw and a sander just to refine my work a bit.
Electric sander is a must for me saves so much time
Fantastic video with EXCELLENT content - as a teacher I'm glad you emphasise safety!
I agree the circular saw and drill are very good... But I've found my plunge router pretty essential for making long dados - I built a box for my daughters telescope using 1/4" plywood in 2x2 cut with dados to form the sides and lid. Turned out gorgeous.
Also, hand sanding with carpal tunnel isnt fun, so having a little power sander is great.
Also, when I built our shadow box coffee table I really found the table saw much better than a handheld circular...
I agree, but I use 2 screwdrivers. 1 for drilling & 1 for the screwing part & you don't have to swap from drill bit to screw bit. It saves a lot of time.
Yea, I think even the most novice diy folk have figured this out, and it's why most of the big companies push the 2 tool combo kits (drill and impact driver) during their big sales. You often get the 2 tool kit for only 20 bucks more than the drill+battery kit anyways.
My 'quick fix' bag always has a drill and an impact, nobody got time to be switching bits back and forth.
That's funny, and it's the exact reason that I usually carry five cordless drills with me at all times. Well not actually on my person, but in my rig.
All of my projects seem to involve drilling a bunch of countersinks or counter bores in addition to pilot holes, so I'm glad I have two drills and an impact driver.
As an amateur diy woodworker, drilling a wood is very2 occasionally, i never pilot hole or kreigjig or whatever i just blast alot of screw into the wood and thats fine, diy grade fine tho 😁😁😁
have none of you ever used a flip over bit drill bit one end driver bit the other
Even with a keyless chuck, after you've switched the 20th time between the drill bit and driver bit, you'd be wishing you had a second drill or impact driver.
I actually keep 3 handy at all times, the pilot hole, he recess bore, and the screw bit. I actually just ordered just a keyless chuck without a drill so I can hand bore out a recess without fear of powering through the whole piece of wood.
@@jonathanleslie9100 Same here. Still waiting for someone to invent a 3 way chuck so I can switch between bits without having to switch drills.
Funny, I had that very problem today installing a new screen door. NEVER AGAIN. Hammer drill+impact driver=problem solved
Daniel, hi from Oz. The 2 tradies who installed two security screen doors and a shower screen had 4 drills, all with different bits/drivers. 20 minutes total time. I think they were onto something.....
Bit holders are cheap
Before you gave named the two, I called them out. I completely agree. They were my first two purchases. I bought what I could afford, and I have upgraded both, but they still get used a ton. I am only a DIYer and do find myself using my Compound Sliding Miter saw more often than my circular saw. I also find myself using my impact driver more than my drill. However, as you said, I could do away with those two tools and still have all my needs met with the drill and circular saw. I do love my table saw though, I wouldn't want to do without it.
Thank you very much for your sharing! I have always wanted to get into woodworking. Currently I am indeed thinking only about simple book shelves or plant stands but am not sure what tools to get. This video helps. At the end I don't mind adding more tools but I need to know what basic ones to get.
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On steelworks: Angle Grinder & Welding Machine.
Great video. As a welder/fabricator I'd suggest that the equivalent for metalwork would be a 125mm angle grinder + drill (assuming you also have access to a welder). Can do a huge amount of fabrication work with just those two tools.
@Bamboo Training absolutely you can. There are plenty of risks to be aware of, but so long as you read up on these then you can absolutely teach yourself. Just don't think that being able to stick two pieces of metal together means you're ok to do critical welds like structural stuff.
@Bamboo Training That stuff should be fine, just think "what would happen if my weld fails" and that should guide you. Watch some videos on welding safety, make sure you have good ventilation, don't weld near flammable stuff, buy the right safety equipment, etc.
My first house reno (quite a major rebuild) was in the early 1980s. I had no power tools. I used a hand saw and I had a 2 speed 1/2 inch hand drill, a hammer and roofing square, a level, a plane and a few other cheap hand tools.. All my framing was hand cut, as was my finishing timber. A sander was a block of 2 by 4 and a roll of sandpaper (still is). It was fun and I learnt a lot. I am now on my fifth house reno, I have a huge number of power tools, and the job is a lot easier, but I still use a lot of my old hand tools because they can do the job better.
Thanks i just bought a cicular, it arrives today. Watching how to videos and will definitely read the manual through and through.
Agreed on the drill, for general around the house work I use a reciprocating saw more than a circular saw. In the hands of a skilled operator a reciprocating saw can be both jigsaw, chop saw, and circular saw for carpentry work whereas a circular saw is not very useful for demolition work or plumbing.
Ehhhh. A circular saw makes better straight cuts. The longer the cut, the better a circular saw becomes if you want it to be straight. If that precision isn’t required then a reciprocating saw is a welcome addition to a tool collection. But all the projects I’ve done for or around my house I’ve wanted more precise cutting ability than I feel a reciprocating saw can provide. I don’t even own a reciprocating saw and I have no plans to buy one because I have no need. If I have a spot that the circular saw can’t get into, say to cut a pipe inside a wall somewhere, I have an 8 inch electric chainsaw I bought for trimming tree branches I’m sure could do the job.
If I wanted to go for some speed and long cuts I would definetly go with the circular saw as suggested but I recently rediscovered my jigsaw and it is quite amazing how accurate it can be with some practice and patience. Also I would go for a hammer drill for masonry applications.
Most of those 1/2" cordless drills that he's talking about have a hammer function. I wouldn't use it for lots of heavy concrete drilling, but it will put a hole in grout or brick quick and easy.
I have a cordless hammer drill which sits on a shelf gathering dust because it can't compete with my corded hammer drill. Cordless hammer drills just don't have the power of the corded models for drilling into concrete.
You are so right, I started in 1980 with a Makita 7-1/4" Cirular saw a 20 oz claw hammer and a Makita drill. Use these tools for 15 years.