Solo Construction

 

 

 

Working Alone

72-year-old couple building a barn

 

 

Proctor Wall Jacks

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

creative use of wall jacks

 

 

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°

Bosch barrel-grip jig saw

  • replaces table saw and circular saw
  • orbital-action!
  • stair stringers, birds mouth, panels

Bosch planer

  • rafters

router

  • flush trim bits
  • window and door openings, roof sheathing

Makita 1/4-in. impact driver

Hilti rotary hammer drill

 

misc. tools

 

 

Workbenches

screw benches together to feed material through saws