BF mentioned wanting to take some carpentry classes. Where can I buy tools at the BEST price? (a gift)?

And how much would it be?


These tools are required for the program:





Federally approved safety glasses


Hard hat


Leather work shoes or boots


Carpenters tool box—optional


Nail apron – leather or Cordura


Claw hammer – Straight claw 16 to 22 oz.


Hand saw 26” 8 point


One 16%26#039; to 30%26#039; steel tape (16” and 19.2” centers indicated)


One 50%26#039; or 100%26#039; steel tape (with 16%26quot; centers indicated)


Combination square with level vial and/or Speed Square


Framing Square (with rafter table)


1 level 24%26quot; to 48%26quot;


Nail puller (claw type) – cat’s paw


Flat pry bar – Wonder bar


Utility knife (retractable blade)


Chalkline


Three Wood Chisels 1/2” 3/4” 1”


Two Nail sets 1/32%26quot; and 2/32%26quot;


Drywall saw


Coping saw


Screw driver sets (regular and Phillips)(#2 Phillips is most important)


Pencils


Four-way file


Rubber overshoes or slip on rubber boots for concrete work


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BF mentioned wanting to take some carpentry classes. Where can I buy tools at the BEST price? (a gift)?
Hi ani... i went back to your avatar..looked at some of your post%26#039;s.. i gotta ask ....


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...what i mean is, .... what i wann try understanding is.... ,


..... what is the bf%26#039;s apeal..? what HAS he got thats so....aamm.....aa........


what is his contribution..his atribut.....i mean...


what CAN he do...? ...what COULD he do himself to get where he wants to go..?...


why is it YOU %26#039;doing%26#039; for him%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;?





feel free to just tell me to mind my own dam buisness...


no harm ment to you at all...and no offence will be taken.
Reply:Try Sears. They have good prices, warranty and a good selection.
Reply:Keep in mind that you get what you pay for --- if you buy %26quot;cheap%26quot; tools, they will likely deliver low caliber results.


Having said that, you can get low-priced tools at Wal-Mart %26amp; Target, but the selection %26amp; inventory are not great. If you live in an area that has Harbor Freight or Northern Tool %26amp; Equipment stores, those have reasonable priced tools %26amp; selection. Overall, though, I%26#039;d say your best option would be stick with a Lowe%26#039;s or Home Depot. They have quality tools, selection %26amp; people who can answer questions.


And for small hand-tools, I%26#039;d personally recommend Sears for their Craftsman tools. They%26#039;re excellent.





Good luck to u %26amp; ur BF!
Reply:Wow, they are asking him for a serious commitment.


You probably don%26#039;t want to hear this: but get something of good enough quality to last. I%26#039;ve seen some cheapos that break almost immediately--he will need something he can rely on. It doesn%26#039;t have to be top of the line, but should be sturdy. (You might check out one of those big construction places, like Home Depot.)



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