(Part 2) Best products from r/Carpentry

Haven't read it but the Taunton press is a pretty legit publisher

https://www.amazon.com/Building-Shed-Tauntons-Build-Like/dp/1561589667
YouTube can bring it all together on how to execute operations and selecting and using tools.

Also building codes and construction techniques vary widely depending on where you live and with good reason. Climate, weather, seismic activity etc all determine how a structure needs to be engineered to be safe and long-standing.

https://www.amazon.com/1010-Soft-Knees-Strap-Knee/dp/B00IWZ82AA

I use these in all my double knee Carhartt's and have been very happy. I've had operations on both knees because of knee cap dislocations while playing sports in my younger days. The joints are like gravel when I bend. These let me work so much longer and I'm not fighting that shitty knee strap/bunched up pant leg thing.
Happy Thanksgiving day all!

I have a set of these that work wonders in tight spaces:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016VAIBI/

$15 might be a bit steep if you're not a tool hoarder like me, but there are plenty of good alternatives for under $10 in the related products lists. Good luck!

Graphic Guide to Frame Construction.

I love this book. It has great tips, structures, methods, and detailed pictures to show how to accomplish what you're looking for. Also mentions code requirements. In the link above, it goes to the third edition, which is what I own.

I haven't actually used it that much on jobs because I've gone union and work mostly commercial jobs, but I've used it on some other projects for straight framing and it was great.

Here is a link for the fourth edition.

It really depends on the type of work you're doing, if you're lucky enough to work with nicer materials and don't have to worry about materials that may or may not have nails and staples in it then putting some money down on a harder chisel is a fine idea, otherwise keep to the cheaper softer chisels since they're much easier to resharpen on the job. I enjoy using my Narex chisels https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H6RD4PI/ref=psdcmw_553148_t2_B00GPC74ZQ relatively cheap and they stay sharp. All chisels are going to need honing, unless you put down some serious money, and no matter what chisels you buy, honing and sharpening is part of it as they're used.

I'm taking an intro carpentry class in the evenings right now at my local high school trade school. The instructor has been in carpentry for probably 30 years and used the same textbook that we are using in the class

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159070648X/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687582&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=1590702026&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=078HJD99HRNFC695QN9Q

Tons of information, really easy to read and understand. I'd highly recommend getting it if your interested. We're learning floor framing and wall framing. I'm hoping to take his other courses later on to learn roofing, stairs, etc.

I'd check around schools in your area that offer adult education programs and see if they have some kind of intro to carpentry class.

I'm going to go against the grain here and say DONT just cut 46 degree corners by default. It looks great when your corners are super right after install, but remember that wood will shrink ever so slightly over its life time! That will leave you with a small gap in your corner after years and years. If you want to do the best job possible, carry a Starett miter gauge and get that corner tight on the front and back of the joint! Some corners will be 47. Some will be 44. No reason to guess with this tool!

Starrett 505A-7 ProSite Protractor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B8N0SU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2aRmzbENT06CZ

There's a place by me here in Maine, that does classes and has plans, I've only bought a few hand tools from there but you can check out their website and see if it helps. Shelter Institute . I did a timber frame job this summer and we got to use one of these , came in pretty handy if you are doing a lot of mortising.

Love my Franklin.

https://www.amazon.ca/ProSensor-710-Franklin-Sensors-Precision/dp/B0064EICKG/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?keywords=stud+finder&qid=1558914670&s=gateway&sr=8-7

Two downsides: battery cover could be redesigned as it can come loos pretty easily, does not indicate live power.

A very handsome bookshelf. Nice work. As a Mainer may I suggest adding one of my all time favorite children’s books.
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/0670175919/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UEiBCbT9XJTKY

You could do this with a jig saw and could use a mini belt sander to clean it up. Or just hand sand her.

https://www.amazon.com/Makita-9032-4-4-Amp-8-Inch-Variable/dp/B0000614UT

I fuckin love this thing I rarely cope by hand anymore.

If you want to get into the weeds of it, take a look around Sim Ayres page SBE Builders
http://www.sbebuilders.com/crown/

Most roofing problems involve compound miters, like hips and valleys and intersecting roof lines, so pretty much any book on hand cut roofs will give you some background. I'd suggest Roof Framer's Bible https://www.amazon.com/Roof-Framers-Bible-Complete-Reference/dp/0964335433

There's also the book "Construction Geometry" by Brian Walmsley that I think is still being used for carpentry classes https://www.amazon.com/Construction-Geometry-Brian-Walmsley/dp/B000RS02UI

Personally, I figure it out all in sketchup now, the visuals help me understand it a bit better. This is a good video on how to calculate compound miter angles in a sketchup drawing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=654&v=IWEwfSbUlIY

3" long straight cutting router bit (like this one on Amazon). Make a good jig for the router to follow, and make multiple passes so you're not trying to chew through too much wood at one time. 3" bit will get you half way through, then flip lumber and jig over to go rest of way through. A sander will take care of any ridge if you were slightly off with the jig. The jig will also assure all three pieces look identical.

It all depends on how much you want to spend. There's some decent drill and driver kits out there, like this one: link. That's got a ton of driver bits in it though, and it's probably much more than you'll need for basic home improvements.

Black and Decker also sells a combo kit, but it may be too extreme in the other direction, because it's pretty basic in the drill bit area: link.


You could always get a decent set of drill bits, and then pick up a separate set of drivers. Here's a basic set of drivers for $3.80

Edit: I just saw your edit. Maybe the second link would be in your range?

Got the fat lip tool bag set. Best bags ever. This made them 100% more comfortable and eliminated the need for suspenders. Occidental Leather 5005 SM Belt Liner with Sheepskin https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KL17X8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MU2WAb3TJ9WBQ

3M Patch Plus Primer Kit with 8 fl. oz Patch Plus Primer, Self-Adhesive Patch, Putty Knife and Sanding Pad https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IOQKUQG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_RBxSBbDZW9JS0

I’d recommend that one. Use a drop cloth under the wall so you won’t get any on the carpet if you have any... good luck and I pray you find paint to match the wall.

https://youtu.be/qvtoikKG318 the guy in this video uses the same kit

100x this. It's a waste of money to buy prescription safety glasses for construction. All it takes is one moment of absent-mindedness and your money's gone.

If you're not keen on the Lasik, there's another alternative: over-prescription safety glasses. They're a bit harder to get (and slightly more pricey) than regular safety glasses, but you can slip them on over your prescriptions. Thankfully, they're becoming more common now so more options are becoming available.

Here's an example of what I'm talking about: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001922GRS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Si0KBbJTYJ69D