Rafter Square
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For guiding circular saws when making crosscuts.
Ear Plugs
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To protect against hearing loss on noisy job sites.
Ear plugs, Amazon
Combination Square
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For marking the reveals on door and window casings, among other things.
Trim Hammer
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Tom drilled holes in his Hart Trimmer to improve his grip.
Hart Tool Company trim hammer 16oz, WorthPoint
Nailset
![](https://s42814.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/nailset-3.jpg.optimal.jpg)
Saves wood from errant hammer tracks when nailing trim.
DeWalt interchangeable nail set
Block Plane
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This bronze beauty from Lie-Nielsen Toolworks trims edges to the scribe line.
Lie-Nielsen No. 102 low angle block plane
Compass
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To draw scribe lines for matching up mating surfaces.
School Smart ball bearing compass
Glue
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Tom uses Super Glue as a quick clamp. The pocket’s crusty buildup is excess wood glue that he wipes off his fingers.
Gorilla Super Glue (clear)
6-in-1 Screwdriver
![](https://s42814.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/6in1_screwdriver.jpg.optimal.jpg)
Has two Phillips bits, two flat bits, and two nut drivers.
HDX 6-in-1 screwdriver, Home Depot