I am both a builder
and an architect and I
see a lot of different
jobs. Some I work on,
some I only consult
on. In my travels I talk
to a lot of builders and
go to a lot of supply
houses, builder's
shows, and conferences.
I see a lot of
tools. The eight tools
mentioned in this article
are not ordinary.
Some can be found in
rental stores; others
you have to go out and
buy. But all of these
tools have influenced
the way I do my work.
And I like to think
they all earn their
keep. Of course, you
can do without all of
them, but I like to be able to justify
my toolaholic tendencies.
33° Drill Extension
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