Carpentry Tools – Essential Carpentry Tools for Residential Framing and Trim Work

The complete list of essential tools is also provided below:

Saws

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Measuring-Tape

Hammers

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Carpentry Hand Tools:
Hammer
Tape Measure
Chalk Line
Carpenter’s Pencil
Utility Knife
Tin Snips
Nail Puller
Speed Square
Framing Square
Levels
Wood Chisel (1 inch)

Essential Power Tools:
Circular Saw
Drill (3/8″ to 1/2″ chuck)
Reciprocating Saw
Extension Cords

Non-essential (but nice to have) Tools:
Air Compressor
Nail Guns (framing and decking)
Air Hoses
You can frame the structure of an entire house with the above mentioned tools. However, if you are planning to add wood siding, window and door trim, and cornice, you might also add:

Compound Miter Saw
Table Saw
Nail Gun (exterior finish nailer)
The tools mentioned so far should be sufficient to completely dry-in a residential structure.