Here is a list of things to remember for installations.
Here is a list of things to remember for installations. Not every job requires all of this, but it makes a useful checklist before heading to the job site. Is there something missing on the list? Please add it as a comment.
Safety items Dust/vapor mask
Hearing protection
Eye protection
Hard hat
First aid kit
Power tools Cordless drill, charger, battery packs
Screwdriver bits
Heavy-duty corded drill
Chuck keys as needed
Twist drill bits 1/16 to ½-inch
Spade bits
Countersink bits
Vix-bits
Trim router or small router with bits
Miter saw (sliding compound preferred)
Saber saw
Reciprocating saw
Air compressor
Pneumatic brad nailer
Extension cords (at least one 100-foot)
Multiple outlet for extension cord
3-prong to 2-prong adapter
Work lights
Heat gun
Measuring and layout tools
Levels: 9-inch torpedo, 24-inch. 48-inch (or laser unit)
Plumb bob (or laser unit)
Squares: framing and combination
Electronic stud finder, extra battery
Measuring tapes (at least two 25-foot ones)
6-inch scale or folding rule
Chalk line
Pencils and sharpener
4-foot straightedge (could use level)
Hand tools
Scrapers
Saws: crosscut, dovetail, Japanese ryoba, florring, coping
Pocket knife
Low-angle block plane
Hammers: tack, 16-oz. claw, 20-oz. framing
Nail sets
Butt chisels 1/8-inch to 1-inch wide
Sharpening stones
Pliers: regular, needle nose and channel lock
Locking pliers: regular and needle nose
Diagonal cutters
Heavy-duty nail cutters
Putty knives: 1-1/4-inch and 4-inch wide
Wrenches: allen, 6- and 10-inch adjustable
Clamps: 3- and 4-inch spring clamps, deep-throated C-clamps, two 10-inch handscrews, selection of bar clamps
Utility knife
Wire stripper
Hardware
Hinges
Door and drawer pulls
Door bumpers
Shelf clips or pins
Drawer slides
Fasteners
Wood screws: assortment of sizes
Drywall screws: assortment of sizes
Nails: finishing and common
Any specialized fasteners required
Finishing/touch-up materials
Wood putty
Sandpaper
Sanding block
Tack cloth
Small bottle of touch-up finish
Foam paint brushes for touch up
Steel wool
Rubbing and polishing compound
Accessories
Portable workbench or table
Saw horses
Step ladders
Dollies
Miscellaneous shop supplies
Adhesives: yellow glue, contact cement, epoxy, cyanoacrylate
Masking tape
WD-40
Stick of wax (for lubricating screws)
Cauk
Shims
Clean-up equipment
Drop clothes
Broom
Dust pan
Vacuum/dust collector
Rags
Paper towels
All-purpose cleaner
Waterless hand cleaner
Garbage bags
Miscellaneous
Plans
Cell phone
Radio
Furniture pads
Lunch
Updated: Sep 11, 2011
This article appeared in CabinetMakerFDM, February 2011. ©Copyright 2013, All Rights Reserved.