Tools & Gear

Choose tools around the job you need to do. A smaller, well-understood kit is often more useful than equipment you do not yet know how to use.

Build a project-specific tool list

Measuring and marking

Check the accuracy and units the plan needs. Include a suitable marking tool.

Cutting and shaping

Match the tool, blade or accessory to the material and follow its manual.

Holding and assembly

Plan how the work will be supported and held securely.

Protective equipment

Identify the protection and dust controls required by the task and tool instructions.

Buy, borrow or rent?

Consider how often you will use the tool, what it costs to maintain and whether you have suitable storage. Check the condition and instructions of borrowed or rented equipment.

Use this as planning guidance, not a construction specification. Follow your tool and material manufacturers’ instructions. Get qualified help for structural, electrical, plumbing or other regulated work.