You Only NEED 2 POWER TOOLS!! (Here's What They Are...2 MOST IMPORTANT Power Tools)

Yet another "watch me, an expert, build using a multitude of expensive tools but you, a novice, can do it with a sharpened potato"

I have been a building contractor for 49 years. I started in 1972 with an old $2.00 Craftsman circular saw, my dad’s old 1/4” electric drill, a roofing knife, new tape measure and a straight claw hammer dad gave me needing a new wood handle. My first two years were spent redoing shingled roofs. By 1989 I had built up a small house moving/ steel sea wall business. I retired 3 years ago and sold all my heavy equipment and a shop fire burned up my office and tools. Two years ago I got bored and talked my three brothers into going back in the carpentry business. I had to buy a saw, cordless drill, impact driver and a new leather tool belt......... I am happy once again at age 70 ! ..... Gary in Michigan

I agree. Being a retired journeyman carpenter, I was often limited by whatever tools I could carry in my car. When I started the trade, I did EVERYTHING with a circular saw, a drill and my hand tools. As time went on, and Chinese power tools became readily available at cheap prices, I bought more specialty power tools; pretty soon I needed a van to move everything around. One day I said enough is enough, I went and bought two tool bags from Home Depot and decided if my stuff doesn't fit in those two bags, then I'm not using it. One bag holds the circular saw and cordless (with hammer function) drill. I had to consider each hand tool carefully for the other bag, but I did it and I feel a real sense of freedom because of it. I have a knockdown portable bench that I built; it also allows me to position my circular saw for use as a table saw. So when my kids call me for help, I'm ready . . . two bags and a portable bench . . . and I'm gone!

As a now 3 year home owner, I couldn’t agree more. I found a SkilSaw brand circular saw at the local pawn shop for 10 bucks and bought a brand new Craftsman drill/impact set right after I bought my house and finding out I had a place to store tools. I’ve constructed so much stuff; expanding my deck, building a base for a shed, adding a workbench, shelving, and a ramp for the building, a dog house and tons of other little projects. You hit the nail on the head with this one. It’s mind blowing how much you can build with a way to cut, and a way to fasten.

When I was a refugee on a Malaysia island, I only used ropes and a medium long knife to build my "house". It survived couple bad tropical storms and a lot of heavy rains.

30 year Master Educator here (High School Teacher) who spent 2 semesters in electrical trade school and worked in construction afterwards; Thanks for not wasting a word nor wasting our time. I learned so much , but learned even more from your videos. I was mentored by a Master Carpenter and you both are on the identical wavelengths. Much gratitude to you, Kind Sir! Peace Be To Journey!

I just used it to cut a few pieces of plywood boards youtube.com/post/UgkxqqoaX03nrziKwF7Bjjcc71YzLEleM… works great. The blade that came with it isn't very good and I bought a much better bosch one which made much cleaner cuts. Blades were cheap, a few bucks.

I'm a minimalist and also a craftsman so this information is exactly what I needed.

For #3 I’m new to working with tools but love my Dewalt Cordless Multi Tool. I can cut through almost anything, plunge cut, fix mistakes, sand rapidly with a few affordable attachments… so much versatility.

I like how you describe carpentry as cutting and fastening — puts your tool choices in proper perspective. Thank you!

“You may have trouble convincing me, but I’m always open to suggestion”. That is the right attitude for a person of your insight, depth, and clarity. At least half of your comments are things I have thought and dealt with, and learned over the years. What’s really funny is that you look like my family in a general sort of way. Keep up the good work.

I agree! I'm a DIYer, and my first power tool was a Craftsman circular saw (which has lasted me 40 years!) and a corded drill (the cordless ones were a new thing and too expensive at the time). I have plenty more power tools now, but still go to the old circular saw, and now an 18V cordless drill most often (although I just bought my first cordless driver after watching your video on those).

I am not a carpenter by any stretch, but my I have built and repaired many things my whole life with just the tools you mentioned plus a Dremel and a Sander. These are the only four tools I have ever really needed. Thanks for video!

Carpentry is about THREE things! MEASURING, Cutting, and Fastening. Love your videos, they are very helpful.

"Carpentry is about two things - cutting and fastening" - putting that on a big notice above my work bench for those times I get into an over thinking spiral.

This video sums up my life when it comes to "required tools", and tools "I wish I had...about once or twice a year". Your honesty is refreshing. Thanks.

Oscillating multi tools are fantastic for a number of smaller jobs. The plunge cutting function is especially versatile, and I use the sanding attachments for all sorts of smaller stuff and corners. But you've convinced me - I've been putting off getting one for the longest time, but there's a circular saw waiting for me at the store in my platform.

Amazing! I've been telling my husband for years that all my Dad ever had was a circular saw and a mitre box for all his cutting needs. And my great-grandpa earned his living as a carpenter with all hand tools! Keep up the good work!

A portable table saw and a 12" compound miter saw...Because anything else your neighbor should have.

Thank you! I seriously think serious people, esp DIYs starting carpentry and reno works got to know channels like this. No frills, direct, and straight to the points. 👍👍👍