6 Dirt Cheap Tools That Outperform

Summary by Krater

The host shares a curated selection of his favorite, highly functional, and inexpensive everyday tools for carpentry, including ironworker pliers, margin trowels, utility knives, shovels, plumb bobs, and pencils.

From the video

Answers: What are the best inexpensive carpentry tools to own?

• inexpensive carpentry tools
• ironworker pliers
• margin trowel uses
• utility knife selection
• shovel selection for construction
• plumb bob applications

What it concludes

• Ironworker pliers are perfectly suited for everything a carpenter or ironworker runs into when tying rebar and other tasks.
• A margin trowel is an essential multi-purpose tool that can clean concrete forms, scrape paint, and scrape out wheelbarrows for just three or four dollars.
• Expensive utility knives with extra ergonomic bends and mechanisms are unnecessary, as a simple drop-profile knife works best and remains inexpensive.
• A D-handled square-point shovel gives you superior control for shaking material out of the shovel onto your work compared to wooden handle options.
• A plumb bob and gamin reel remain superior and reliable tools for establishing plumb over lasers on various job sites.
• A box of inexpensive safety glasses is a worthwhile investment because having multiple pairs ensures you always have eye protection nearby.