Ah, the life of a carpenter! It’s not just about sawdust and the sweet smell of freshly cut wood; it’s also about the tools that make our lives easier, funnier, and occasionally, stickier. Today, I want to mention three products that have become as essential to my toolbox as my trusty hammer.
Air Wedge Bag Pump
First up, Air Wedge Bag Pump. I install doors almost everyday and never want to bother my helper for something that I can easily handle. Imagine that I put the door on the floor and need to lift it up slightly to align the hinge’s location before screwing it. With a few pumps of this air wedge, it’s like convincing the door to move with the gentle persuasion of air. No more makeshift solutions or struggling to keep things level. It’s like having a helper, except this one doesn’t complain or take lunch breaks 😉
Gorilla Mounting Tape
Next, Gorilla Mounting Tape. This isn’t your average tape; this is the superhero of tapes. Imagine being able to mount almost anything without making holes in walls. “No drill, no problem,” is its motto. But the part is just coming: It doesn’t have to be used just on the wall, right? What about the floor?! I use this amazing tape when I need to secure the track of a sliding door. Especially on the tile floor and vinyl in the basement. Because of the concrete foundation under the vinyl, the screws coming with the kit never work. Drilling the tile is another nightmare for all of us, no doubt. I’ve been using these type of double sided tapes for a decade and never got any complaints about it, trust me!
DeWalt 20V MAX 4-1/2IN Cordless Circular Saw
Lastly, the DeWalt 20V MAX 4-1/2IN Cordless Circular Saw – my secret weapon for making doors fit and MDF sheets behave. It’s like giving a piece of wood a “you need to slim down” talk, and with this saw, the wood actually listens. Need to shave a bit off a door or slice a strip from a giant MDF sheet? Thanks to its size and adjustable fence, this saw turns those tasks into a walk in the park.
So, there you have it, folks. Three products that make my carpentry life not just easier, but a bit more efficient and faster. Remember, a good carpenter never blames their tools, but a great carpenter knows which ones make the job a piece of cake… or should I say, a piece of wood?
Jack
