What about the tools that the carpenter uses during his work?

1- Hammer: Bashing away at things is part of the fun of carpentry – don’t deny yourself. To start with, try a 16 oz. claw hammer (you’ll be able to pull out all those nails you bend). If you intend to do some heavier work you’ll need the grunt of a 20 oz. framing hammer.

2- Tape Measure: Without some way to measure out your projects you might as well not even start. Tape measures aren’t expensive. You want the retractable metal sort (not that tangled cloth one your wife uses to measure her waist). A belt clip is useful, as is calibration in both imperial and metric.

3- Squares: If a carpentry project isn’t true and square it will probably be impossible to complete. And if you do get it finished, it’ll almost certainly fall to bits. Two types of squares invaluable in the squaring process are a large L-shaped carpenter square and a smaller, triangular speed square.

4- Spirit Levels: For any sort of construction work (fences, for example) you’ll need a spirit level. The larger the scale of the project, the larger the level needed. A 2 ft model will suit most needs around the home. Framing better suits a 4 ft level.