How to Build a Garden Shed Tools of the Trade

How to Build a Garden Shed Tools of the Trade

So you’ve decided to learn how to build shed... your wife must want her garage back. Anyhow it’s happened and your dreams of having your very own man-space is about to be realized. Little does she realize what she’s really allowed. Guys, can we say “shopping spree”!!! Wondering where to invest your hard earned dollar best to help you build a shed? Well wonder no more...

Besides the basics, there’s a few things you need to properly build a shed. I trust you’ve already gotten your plans and hopefully some trustworthy help and are now thinking TOOLS! One of the first things I invested in was the Dewalt 18v. contractors pack. This has so much at a great price, I couldn’t pass it up. It’ll definitely get you started with the hammer drill, impact wrench and circular saw.

You can always use chorded tools. While they definitely have more power and torque, you’re sacrificing portability and convenience (not to mention the fear of slicing through your power chords and giving yourself a new hair style). The grinder, reciprocating saw & flashlight will come in handy for other projects. This will definitely get you covered for your basic drills & portable saws.

A table saw is another extremely useful investment for a project this size. Even a portable job site table saw will work beautifully, just to keep the big cuts under control, especially when you’re doing plywood sheathing.

Most likely, you’ll want some pneumatic tools, so get yourself a good air compressor. A framing nailer hooked up to your air compressor will save you valuable time when the inevitable storm rolls in as well as your arm halfway through this project. And just think, you can pump up the tires on your lawn mower and wife’s car when necessary... bonus.

After the big things are acquired, round out your arsenal with a few trusty finishing touches. Pull out your favorite hammer and stash of nails to make sure you’re covered there. Get a good tape measurer & speed square that can handle being dropped a few times, framing square and chalk line, just for those big sheets of plywood. A hammer stapler will make quick work of tyvek or other similar products for weather proofing your project.

Now if you’re anything like me and my crew, no project can be completed without some good tunes. And if you’re using chord less tools, Dewalt makes a great radio that can charge 18, 14.4 and 12 v. batteries to keep everyone up and running smoothly.

If you really don’t think you’ll use the big tools after this project, I suppose you could rent them... but why? Especially when you’ll have a brand-spank-in new shed to put them in! Happy building, everyone!

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How to Build a Garden Shed Tools of the Trade