Cordless drill
Photo: Matti Blume / CC BY-SA 4.0
The cordless drill is the one power tool almost every project needs. It drills holes and drives screws, and the clutch ring stops the screw at a set torque so it doesn’t strip or sink too deep. Set it low for small screws and soft material and raise it for larger ones. The videos here use a drill for everything from hinge screws to shelving and decks.
Pick the right bit for the job and a sharp one: twist bits for wood and metal, masonry bits for concrete. For long screws and lag bolts, an impact driver is faster; see cordless drill vs impact driver. Wear eye protection, and clamp small work.
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DIY Lean-To Shed
A lean-to is one of the simpler sheds to build. One wall already exists, so you frame three walls, a ledger board and a shed roof.
2 videos- Modern Builds
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Shed to Workshop Conversion
Mike Montgomery of Modern Builds starts with a shed that has decent bones but a lot of problems: a worn floor, a wall and door close to falling off, a failing roof and nothing inside.
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Turning an Old Joshua Tree Shed Into a Insulated Woodworking Shop
Project: Shed to Workshop Conversion
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- Hammer 29
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- Caulk gun 20
- Adjustable wrench 19
- Safety glasses 18
- Table saw 18
- Oscillating multi-tool 17
- Drywall knife 16
- Angle grinder 15
- Jigsaw 15
- Nail gun 15
- Pencil 15
- Random orbit sander 14
- Speed square 14
- Sponge 13
- Tile saw 13
- Gloves 12
- Notched trowel 12
- Putty knife 11
- Chisel 10
- Impact driver 10
- Stud finder 10
- Drill 9
- Garden hose 9
- Pliers 9
- Pry bar 9
- Brad nailer 8
- Pocket hole jig 8
- Roller (3/4 in. nap) 8
- Auger 7
- Clamps 7
- Foam brush 7
- Non-contact voltage tester 7
- Paint roller 7
- Rubber mallet 7