Timber Frame Weekend Tool List
Quantity |
Size/Grade |
Tool
or Item |
Comments |
1 |
1-1/2" |
Framing
Chisel |
|
1 |
|
Carpenter's
|
One
with brace dimensions on the short leg and a 100ths scale is best |
1 |
|
Chalk
Line |
|
1 |
|
Pencil |
|
1 |
|
Razor
Knife |
|
1 |
|
Safety
Glasses |
You
must have a minimum of safety glasses, Most prescription glasses are
safety lenses, but need side shields to be true safety. If in doubt
bring face shield to go over glasses. |
1 |
|
Scratch
Awl |
|
1 |
|
Steel
Tape Measure |
15
or 15 foot model is best |
1 |
|
Stick
of White Chalk |
|
1 |
Wood
or Rawhide |
Mallet |
Avoid
rubber "dead blow" hammers and rubber covered mallets. |
Nice
To Have Tools, But Not Necessary |
|
||
1 |
1" |
Corner
Chisel |
|
1 |
#10 |
Bench
rabbet plane or a slick |
Most
framers use one or the other but if you have both bring them. |
1 |
|
Block
Plane |
|
1 |
12"
Sweep |
Brace |
12"
Sweep is optimum but any brace will do. |
1 |
1" |
Double-spur
auger bit (that fits the brace). |
|
1 |
|
Ear
Protection |
Ear
muffs are easiest to use but plugs are fine. If loud pounding bothers
you be sure to bring. |
1 |
Crosscut |
Handsaw |
7
point is about right |
1 |
Rip |
Handsaw |
5
point is about right |