The way they are shaped actually provide a little bit more surface area so they are easier to grip and hold on to and since they are flat and not rounded they fit easily into smaller pockets and are out of the way of the other tools that may share that compartment.
I: Utility Knife - A utility knife is really an essential tool for a lot of things in the construction process and is used for sharpening pencils, cutting caulking on remodeling jobs to remove trim pieces, to cut sheetrock and so many other things. These can come in many different forms and the retractable blade models are some of the most common nowadays and are probably the safest type too. Other types include a snap blade type of utility knife, a hooked version for cutting carpet to name a couple of examples.
If you are going to be going through a lot of blade changes, you will want to make sure that you get a utility knife that makes changing them out quick and painless. J: Secondary Loop - The secondary loop on a framer's tool bags is useful for loads of different things and is not really intended for a "specific purpose or tool" but more of an addition option. I have seen some framers use it to carry around a small sledge hammer when doing form work for foundations and have also seen other carpenters carry around a smaller finishing hammer when doing interior work.
I have also seen this additional belt loop used for carrying around tin snips when working with metal flashing on other occasions. A really nice feature to have on framing bags. K: Keel - A keel is basically a construction grade crayon that is longer and wider than a standard crayon that you would see kids using. These are used for marking different things that do not require a very accurate mark.
A mark from a keel is a lot more visible than a pencil mark and is clearly seen, especially if you use a higher visibility color like red, white or black. These can come in many different colors and are very inexpensive, under a buck for the keel itself.
These are great for marking stud location on things that will not be seen or to outline what will be getting removed on a remodeling project. L: Storage Pouch - This storage pouch is not really designated for anything in particular but from my personal experience, I would say that you are more likely to find tools in this pouch rather than fasteners or nails.
This pouch is probably going to be used for larger tools that you need to use for that day, like a drill or can also be used to hold certain objects that you are installing like nail plates.
You get the idea! M: Multi Tool Screwdriver X-in-1 - I know a lot of framers that really like to carry around a multi tool type of screwdriver. You know those ones that are the 3-in-1, 6-in-1, 9-in-1, etc. These are great to have on hand, especially if you are doing any type of remodel work because sometimes many different screws were used over the years and it seems like you need a Phillips bit, then a flat head bit and even a dot drive!
N: Nail Pouches - These pouches are really made to hold your nails and fasteners. That is really what these pouches are for but they can also be used for overflow tools, if needed. O: Torpedo Level - A torpedo level comes in handy for many different purposes and they are small enough to carry around in your bags.
These are really intended for smaller objects, since they are so short and would not be that accurate on a larger object. There are a variety of sizes of toolboxes available to fit individual needs. Smaller ones, resembling tackle boxes, are useful for carrying smaller items like hammers, nails and marking tools. Larger standing boxes or tool cabinets offer more space but less portability. Having a high-quality tool belt saves a lot of hassle on the job site. Invest in a leather one with a three-inch wide adjustable belt, two separate pouches and a hammer loop.
Having a tool belt is convenient for both big and small projects. E very contractor needs a hammer. The best hammers for framers are straight claw 20 to 24 ounce.
Avoid steel shanked hammers, and instead stick to fiberglass or wood. Another iconic carpentry tool for any contracting job is a good tape measure.
Look for one with a belt clip for easy access and calibrations in both the imperial system, which measures in inches and feet, and metric system. After their bark is stripped off, the raw logs are cut into square timbers.
After being cut, the saw mill bands the timber together, loads it onto a tractor trailer truck and then ships it to our shop. Having a Wood-Mizer Portable Sawmill in the yard comes in handy when we need to re cut a piece of timber after it arrives from the supplier.
Timber needs to be re cut with the portable sawmill when there's been a change in sizing, or when we're working with reclaimed wood. The timbers are brought into the shop and laid out by hand using the CAD generated design drawings. Accuracy is assured by a triple checking process. We use traditional measuring tools for the layout, like a framing square, bevel squares, etc. It is the most exact way since every timber is unique.
The layout is an important first step in the process of fabrication. Making sure that the measurements are correct and the markings are accurate, ensure that the cuts our craftsmen make will be correct.
Beam saws are used to cut the timbers to length, and to do angle cuts and compound cuts as shown here.
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