Equipment

A good tool bag should keep sharp chisels away from tape measures, squares, pencils, and marking knives. That sounds simple, […]

Why Sharp Tools Damage Leather A leather tool belt is tough, but it is not cut-proof. Chisels, marking knives, awls,

A hand plane is easy to damage during site transport. Its sole can be knocked out of flat, the iron

First-fix carpentry is rough, repetitive work: setting out walls, fitting studs, trimming joists, building roof structures and fixing sheet materials.

A folding rule and an awl are small tools, but they are awkward belt-carrying partners. The rule is long when

What makes a good pouch for chisels and marking knives A carpenter’s pouch for chisels and marking knives has a

A hand plane is useful on a small site job, but it is awkward belt cargo. A No. 4 plane

Timber door installation is not a job for a giant toolbox full of specialist gear. It is a job for

A chisel roll earns its place on site because it protects sharp edges, keeps sizes together, and stops loose tools

Choosing between a tool belt and a tool vest comes down to how much measuring equipment you carry, how often