Solo Construction
72-year-old couple building a barn
wall lift 7' to 10'-6" 8' to 13'-6" 9' to 15'-6" capacity (per jack) 1000 lb 500 lb 500 lb extended length 16' 20' 23' closed length 9' 6" 11' 6" 12' 6" weight (per jack) 53 lb 70 lb 85 lb
Tools List
pneumatic
framing nailer Hitachi NR90AD connector nailer Hitachi NR65AK or Bostitch PN100 cap nailer Hitachi NV50AP3 roofing nailer DeWalt D51321 siding stapler Senco SNS40 finish nailer Hitachi NT65MA3 compressor Hitachi EC119SA
corded
DeWalt 12" double-bevel sliding compound miter saw
- cuts 4x4s, up to 2x16 dimensional lumber at 90° and 2x12 at 45°
- replaces table saw and circular saw
- orbital-action!
- stair stringers, birds mouth, panels
- rafters
router
- flush trim bits
- window and door openings, roof sheathing
misc. tools
- 50' clear tube as water level
- basic framing hammer
- pipe wrench to twist studs
- large C-clamp to align doubled members
- Werner 6', 8', and 12' fiberglass type IA stepladders
- Werner 16' and 32' aluminum extension ladders + stabilizer
- heavy duty hammer tacker (insulation)
- 9 in. SharkGrip nail puller
- safety harness
- medium size Stihl chairsaw
- Husqvarna brushcutter (345FR) or forestry clearing saw (555F)
screw benches together to feed material through saws