An old carpenter once advised me not to use nails in the area 12 in. to 24 in. above the sole (bottom) plate at places such as built-up corners, trimmers, or doubled studs. This way, holes for electrical wiring can be drilled at typical outlet heights without running into nails. It sure saves a lot of auger bits.
Dick Haward, Nehalem, OR
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Portable Wall Jack
Raise walls safely with the Guardian wall jack — we’ve personally seen small teams raise large walls with these devices, and they work great.
Leather Tool Rig
This is tool rig is heavy duty, professional, and well-thought-out for tool storage — plus it can help reduce fatigue throughout the day.
Short Blade Chisel
We always have a wide chisel on my belt for fit and fitting because it’s often faster to grab the chisel rather than going back to the saw.
