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What tools would be good for me to get for a teardrop build?

Postby lacofdfireman » Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:38 am

Looking to build a teardrop style trailer. Build will be a 5x10 So one of the fun parts for me is buying the proper tools. I'm talking wood tools here. I think I'm good on the Metal stuff. Here is a list of what I already have which isn't much.

Small Bandsaw
Dewalt 10" chop saw
Worm drive skilsaw
Random orbital sander

What other tools would be worth the purchase. Sizes and brands appreciated.
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Postby Tomterrific » Fri Mar 18, 2016 12:21 pm

I found a cheap pin nailer was good for holding the ceiling, roof and hatch cover on the ribs until the glue set. Larger spring clamps. Drill, driver with an adjustable clutch. I have a little hand chamfer tool that was nice for the deck screws I used. Looong tie downs for bending the roof. A pop-up canopy to build under then camp with. :-)

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Postby lacofdfireman » Fri Mar 18, 2016 12:28 pm

Tomterrific wrote:I found a cheap pin nailer was good for holding the ceiling, roof and hatch cover on the ribs until the glue set. Larger spring clamps. Drill, driver with an adjustable clutch. I have a little hand chamfer tool that was nice for the deck screws I used. Looong tie downs for bending the roof. A pop-up canopy to build under then camp with. :-)

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Should have mentions I have a

Finish nailer
Framing nail gun
Dewalt cordless drill with adjustable clutch
A lot of tie downs
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Postby les45 » Fri Mar 18, 2016 1:26 pm

Get a Kreg Jig. I found it invaluable, especially for cabinet work. You only need the basic kit with single jig, drill bit, and collar. You can use any C-clamp but the locking adjustable welder's clamp is real convenient for holding the jig in place while drilling.
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Postby daveesl77 » Fri Mar 18, 2016 1:40 pm

A cheap, desktop style drill press,like this from HF

http://www.harborfreight.com/8-in-5-spe ... 60238.html

I have my big old 1950s Craftsman, but I use the cheap tabletop model far more. Use the 20% off coupon and get it for about $49
and a multi-tool. This is like the handiest thing I have

http://www.harborfreight.com/oscillatin ... 62279.html


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Postby dales133 » Fri Mar 18, 2016 2:10 pm

Probably the most useful tool ive got in the last few years is an 18v impact driver.
Beats a drill hands down for driving screws and its lighter and far better on batteries.
Trim router and belt sander i found invaluable on my build.
Ive got good gear because i use it at work aswell but these days some perfectly good tools can be had for a song and will last many years with moderate use
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Postby dogscats » Fri Mar 18, 2016 3:17 pm

As I cut my hand open to day . first aid kit, Tweezers, red tweezers ,Tweezers on a rope so you can find them fast
TODAY IS THE OLDEST YOU'VE EVER BEEN,
YET AT THE SAME TIME, THE YOUNGEST YOU'LL EVER BE,,, SO MAKE THE BEST OF IT WHILE YOU CAN, AND ENJOY THIS DAY WHILE IT LASTS
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Postby Colemancooler » Fri Mar 18, 2016 3:59 pm

My only wood tools were a sawzall a jig saw and I borrowed a router, and bought a bit for it for making my sides and floor longer than 8'
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Postby tony.latham » Fri Mar 18, 2016 4:55 pm

Router, jig saw, drill, random orbital sander, and a 1/4" pneumatic crown stapler. Oh yeah, a couple of clamps. Ditto on the Kreg jig.

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Postby dguff » Fri Mar 18, 2016 6:21 pm

A credit card with a reasonably high limit can be very useful. :)
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Postby Chener8 » Fri Mar 18, 2016 8:03 pm

I agree with dguf; however, router, dreml, circlar saw, table saw, lots of clamps (assorted sizes shapes), chutzpah, kreg set, drill, sticktoitivness, and an understanding wife (not that she is a tool).
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Postby Jst83 » Sat Mar 19, 2016 4:25 pm

Lots of clamps of all types, and lots of patients.
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Postby KennethW » Sat Mar 19, 2016 9:02 pm

Racketed tie straps to pull the roof down! Makes the roof curve easy.
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Postby lacofdfireman » Sat Mar 19, 2016 9:11 pm

I do have lots of Rachet straps and tie downs. I've always owned motorcycles so tie downs etc are a must. I think some of the things I need are

Router
Table saw
May look into a biscuit joiner as I'm planning to make my trailer a 5x10 profile. So I'll need to join the sheets to make them bigger. Don't really want to just butt joint them.
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Postby daddytall » Wed Apr 06, 2016 2:01 am

I have just about every Milwaukee M12 and M18 woodworking tool they make. I bought the little 18v blower and gosh darn that thing is useful. After you sweep up the big stuff I blow the shop down and it looks like the cleaning lady hit the garage.
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