Equipment

The short-visit problem For a small timber repair, the best carry system is usually the one that gets you from […]

Wet construction sites expose tool belts and hand tools to more than rain. Sawdust turns into abrasive paste, wet lumber

A carpenter’s pouch is supposed to keep tools within reach, not drop them every time you bend, climb, or step

A hand plane is easy to damage during a short walk across a site. The exposed sole can pick up

Planes and chisels are easy to damage in a site box. A loose chisel can lose its edge against a

Carrying a hand plane, chisel set, and layout square takes more than a large bucket. A good bag needs enough

A carpenter’s belt earns its keep when it carries the few tools needed for the next operation without getting in

Joinery chisels are easy to damage in storage. The cutting edge can be nicked by a plane iron, screwdriver, or

What the Kit Needs to Do Timber framing is hard on tools, but it does not require a large collection.

A sliding bevel and a marking gauge are small tools, but they are awkward belt-carrying tools. Both have projecting parts,