The truth is that you can completed most renovations with just a few hand tools and common power tools. However, specialty tools do a couple things for us as an Ottawa Basement Renovation Company.
- Firstly they often make a job less enjoyable….fun. Okay maybe that’s because we’re using cool tools….but we’ll take it. This also might be because the tool often takes away the stress of the task and requires less mental energy
- We are able to do the job more efficiently which saves time and energy on the job site. Anytime we can accomplish both of those in one task we will embrace that.
- And most importantly because the tool is specifically designed for the task at hand it does a better job which increases the quality of the product.
Miter Clamps - Keep a Joint Tight While Glue Sets Up
These specific miter clamps are made by the Collins Tool Company.
There are also other carpentry clamps for different applications but there are great for baseboards and small trim applications. They are small and light which are easy to carry around in your tool belt.
You can see in the picture on the left when were were putting the finishing touches on a basement renovation in Ottawa, that the joint is tight which means the wood is being glued to the wood creating a strong joint.
These are also called spring clamps as they act as a spring.
You can see the little beads of glue being squeezed out of the joint from the spring pressure.
The clamps do leave little holes in the trim from the pointed tips that are about the same size of a brad nail hole….and are easily filled.
A highly recommended tool for any finish carpenter.
Price: $30 (Set With Spring Pliers)
Skimming Blade - A Perfect Finish....Everytime!
A skimming blade is a must have for stubborn drywall joints or when matching old drywall to new.
Some will say it takes the skill out of the process or they they can do just as good without the tool. That is simply not true, and why wouldn’t you use a better tool?
This skimming blade is by Level 5 Tools.
Price: $145
Track Saw - A Perfectly Straight Cut!
A track saw is a fairly simple tool which is a circular saw that travels along a track, creating perfectly straight cuts.
It is very versatile but us a must have for building composite decks in Ottawa. When cutting composite decking it’s a very expensive mistake and a track saw eliminates that risk and makes the cuts perfectly straight.
It is also used frequently in flooring when cutting in flush mount vents and inlays.
We use a cordless model from Milwaukee which is a great saw with lots of power and being cordless takes away the need for extension chords.
Price: $1275 (Including Tracks)
Dustless Drywall Sander - Less Mess....More Efficient!
Pairing this sander with the Mirka Dust Extractor makes it essentially dustless.
What this means for our clients is that there is less potential for dust to enter their spaces. This also means for the operator that there’s less chance of being exposed to dust from traditional sanding.
This also means less dust to clean up when completing the sanding process which saves time.
But not only does it save time on cleanup it is also faster and easier as the sander only weights 7.5 lbs.
Anytime we can buy a tool to do a better job, more efficiently with less health hazard….we will!
Price: $3200 (with Extractor)
Zip Level - Measuring Elevations...Effortlessly!
A very clever tool. It measures elevation by comparing the pressure difference between the module and base. It works on the same principle as an airplane uses an altimeter to measure it’s height.
This tool has many uses. We mainly use it for decks and flooring. Before laying any flooring in Ottawa we check the flatness with this tool. It will tell us the difference in height with accuracy of the thickness of a piece of paper.
Price: $1200
