Just starting in construction and don’t know what to get? I put this video together showing the essential tools required to be rough carpenter, to save the most money, WITHOUT compromising the quality of your work!

Included is the list and costs of the 10 most essential tools for a framer, as well as an in-depth look at how to set up a toolbelt efficiently

Toolbelt
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-2-Bag-10-Pocket-Contractor-s-Work-Tool-Belt-Tool-Storage-in-Black-HD858759-TH/310338122

Chisel
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-Wood-Chisel-Set-3-Piece-STHT16727/308728574

Tape Measure
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-30-ft-PowerLock-Tape-Measure-33-430L/100050095

Chalk Line
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-100-ft-Bold-Line-Chalk-Reel-Kit-with-Blue-Chalk-48-22-3982/207005251

pliers
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-8-in-Standard-Slip-Joint-Pliers-90146/313528135

Hammer
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Vaughan-19-oz-California-Framer-Framing-Hammer-with-Curved-Handle-CF2HC/100127806

Nail Puller
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Vaughan-8-in-Bear-Claw-Nail-Puller-BC8/100141148

Utility Knife
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-6-in-Classic-Retractable-Utility-Knife-10-099/100000053

Speed Square
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Swanson-7-in-Speed-Square-Rafter-Carpenter-Square-Layout-Tool-with-Black-Gradations-and-Speed-Clip-S0101-C/312986101

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What a carpenter has in their tool pouches is important. With winter almost over and projects about to start we thought we’d give a quick primer on what we like to see any of our new hires have to start their new job/career off on the right foot! As always if you have any questions or comments please let us know in the comments!

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The United States now has a skilled trade labor shortage of around 650,000 people, but among them it’s carpenters who top the list. Where have they all gone? We break it down to three reasons.

Further reading:

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
https://www.bls.gov/cps/cpsaat11.htm

Angi:
https://www.angi.com/research/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/09/SkilledTradesInAmerica2021_V6_optimized.pdf

Associated Builders and Contractors:
https://www.abc.org/News-Media/News-Releases/entryid/19255/abc-construction-industry-faces-workforce-shortage-of-650-000-in-2022

Stanley Black & Decker:
https://www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/makers_index_infographic_final.pdf
https://www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/makers_index_survey_executive_summary.pdf

DeWalt Survey:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9100752-dewalt-us-contractors-powering-the-future-survey-results/

Bisnow:
https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/top-talent/short-materials-now-short-workers-constructions-cost-set-to-rise-amid-new-labor-woes-113573

Forbes:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2022/08/18/replenishing-the-construction-labor-shortfall/?sh=3e71817847a4
https://www.forbes.com/sites/markcperna/2022/04/05/4-research-based-strategies-to-make-skilled-trade-careers-more-attractive-to-gen-z/?sh=2396184868ff

Peopleready:
https://www.peopleready.com/us-skilled-trades-worker-shortage-worsening-amid-soaring-demand-workforce-crisis/

PR Newswire:
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/drilling-into-the-skilled-trades-shortage-stanley-black–deckers-inaugural-makers-index-reveals-few-students-likely-to-consider-a-career-in-the-trades-outdated-perceptions-key-drivers-301517854.html

Yahoo:
https://www.yahoo.com/now/drilling-skilled-trades-shortage-stanley-160214469.html
https://www.yahoo.com/now/construction-industry-after-recession-140430175.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/the-labor-shortage-is-nothing-new-for-the-construction-industry-morning-brief-090915567.html

Construction Dive:
https://www.constructiondive.com/news/median-age-of-construction-workers-is-contributing-factor-to-workforce-shor/603018/

Insider:
https://www.businessinsider.com/labor-shortage-skilled-trades-carpenters-electricians-plumbers-angi-2021-9

FRED Economic Data
https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/USCONS

NAHB:
https://www.nahb.org/blog/2021/10/3-Reasons-Teens-Dont-Consider-Careers-In-The-Skilled-Trades–Even-Though-They-Should

NPR:
https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2018/04/25/605092520/high-paying-trade-jobs-sit-empty-while-high-school-grads-line-up-for-university

Big Rentz:
https://www.bigrentz.com/blog/trade-school-survey
https://www.bigrentz.com/blog/pandemic-trade-school-survey

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