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JourneymanCarpenterT | Posted in Tools for Home Building on

What are all of the hand tools you use when installing a simple bathroom vanity (base) cabinet? <!—-><!—-><!—->

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  1. YesMaam27577 | | #1

    Depends on what you mean by "install".

    If I'm simply placing the cabinet, and others will be doing the top/basin and the plumbing.......

    A tape measure and a pencil, maybe a level, maybe a caulk gun. And if it will be a tight fit, perhaps some vaseline and a dead blow hammer.

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  2. sledgehammer | | #2

    Hand tools meaning those that don't require power....

     

    A level , pencil and razor knife.

  3. webby | | #3

    Level,

    maybe some shims,

    caulk,

    Maybe, compass/circsaw to scribe base.

     

    cordless drill to screw it to wall.

    Webby 

     

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    Sphere | | #4

    Measureing device like a framing sq. A level, a bit brace with screwdriver tip AND an Irwin adjustable auger bit ( for pipe holes) and a block plane.

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