PRO TIPS & TOOLS
PERKINS BUILDER BLOGGERS
OUR TOP 25 FAVORITE TOOLS
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STANLEY FATMAX Tape Measure, 25-Foot
BUY ONE - AMAZON.COM #adJAIME says this is the tape for the job! It has CLASSIC though! 25' is a great length for general everyday use.
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Stilletto TI14MC Titan 14-Ounce Titanium Framing Hammer With Curved Handle
BUY ONE - AMAZON.COM #adA long time favorite! A great hammer with a perfect weight, length, and hand feel for long days driving nails. Not necessarily a hammer for demo, remodels, or those who miss.
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Boss Hammer Boss Paw Titanium Nail Puller
BUY NOW - AMAZON.COM #adMultifunctional 9" Pry Bar for Professional Carpenters - Cats Paw Nail Puller Works on Multiple Angles - Made in USA. Titanium really makes a difference, when you carry theses tools all day long!
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SWANSON Tool Co S0101 7 Inch Speed Square
BUY ONE - AMAZON.COM #adYou can't beat the trusty SWANSON Speed Square, a must-have for any tool belt! Buy one, or two...someone is going to steal one!
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Screwdriver Bit Holder
BUY ONEPush to Unlock,Katerk 6pcs 1/4 inch Hex Shank Aluminum Alloy Screwdriver Bit
Holder. SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE, AND SUPER USEFUL! -
3M Corded Reusable Earplugs
GET SOME3 Pack, Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) 25 dB, Easy To Use & Insert, Pliable & Tri-Flange Design Enhances Comfort & Fit, Orange Ear
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Milwaukee 2953-20 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/4'' Hex Impact Driver
BUY ONEDay in and day out, we can stand by our Milwaukee tools to get the job done. Compact and easy to carry. Don't forget batteries!
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Milwaukee 48-59-1850 M18 RED LITHIUM XC 5.0 Ah Batteries
GET YOURSCordless tools are useful, but not without a battery...and a back-up battery. That way, one can always be charging while you are using the other.
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Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer - 906300
BUY ONEBattery & Fuel Cell Powered - No Compressor Needed - Power Tools - Battery Power Nail Gun. This framing nail gun gets us through all of our framing, and we use the heck out of it!
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Buck Brothers 120107BC 1-1/4 Inch x 5 Inch Professional Wood Chisel
BUY ONEDon't leave home without a sharp chisel! We like to have a 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 chisel in our tool belts.
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Stabila 81s-10mh Magnetic Level and Holster
GET ONEKeep it level! Stabila makes our favorite levels, and this is the most portable/adaptable level.
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Stabila 37816 48-Inch and 16-Inch Aluminum Box Beam Level Set
BUY NOWThis set is a must-have for carpenters, builders, homeowners, and DIY enthusiasts! This is the most common set, but you can always upgrade to the "Big Stick" sets that have all the options
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SASHCO | LEXEL, Big Stretch, Through the ROOF, CleanSeal, and more!
FIND OUT MOREA Colorado family-owned manufacturing company that has been in business
since 1936. We geek out over a better way to caulk and stain. Making a
‘Good, Better, Best’ product range just doesn’t make us jump up and
down. We’re passionate about making the highest performance product
possible for each project and have innovation coursing in our blood. -
TRUEWERK
WEAR THE BESTHell-bent on building the most technical, high-performance workwear in the world!
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TUB O' TOWELS
GET A TUB or TWODiscover the ultimate disposable cleaning wipes. Thousands of uses. Quickly and easily clean up your hands, auto, bike, home and more using the revolutionary Tub O' Towels cleaning wipes. These solution-soaked oversized wipes are tough on dirt and gentle on hands. The Perkins Builder Brothers do not go to a job without Tub O' Towels!
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HUBER Engineered Woods | ADVANTECH®, ZIP SYSTEM®, EXACOR®
CHECK THEM OUTAward-winning, high-performance products for roof, wall and flooring applications. For 125 years, we’ve put safety, sustainability and respect above all
else, creating products that provide solutions to professionals across
industries. Our expert panel of engineers develops the highest quality
products, and our dedicated sales team ensures customers get the
products they need. Huber Engineered Woods products are crafted with
excellence so your projects can be crafted with purpose. -
Envision Outdoor Living Products
CHECK THEM OUTDesigned for Style, Built for Performance. Outdoor living products crafted for those who don't compromise on quality, style, and performance. Today, Envision Outdoor Living Products is a powerful
combination of industry leading brands known for beautiful design,
quality craftsmanship, and superior performance. Our robust selection of
unmatched composite decking, premium deck and porch railings, outdoor lighting and accessories, and more come together to create the total outdoor living solution. -
GRK FASTENERS
GO WITH GRK TODAYGRK Fasteners™ has a wide range of highly engineered, multi-purpose fasteners designed for quick, easy installation with a superior hold that resists breaking, stripping, & splitting wood. If you’re looking for a premium fastener with unmatched quality & unbeatable performance, choose GRK fasteners for greatness at every
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PASLODE
CHECK THEM OUTPower. Productivity. Reputation.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a rising star, we know your work today creates opportunities tomorrow, so you need to get the job done right every time. That’s why we’ve dedicated our business to creating long-lasting nailing systems that perform at the highest quality to deliver power, productivity and pride of craftsmanship. So you can continue building your reputation without a moment’s wasted time.
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LP® SmartSide®
START PLANNING YOUR PROJECT NOWDesigned for Beauty & Durability
LP® SmartSide® products feature engineered wood strand technology that offers superior protection against hail, wind, moisture, fungal decay and termites.
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