Recommend Your Best Coop-Building Tools

[3KillerBs]

I could not possibly have done the Run to Outdoor Brooder Conversion without DH's Impact Driver and Oscillating Tool. What's your most indispensable tool for coop and run building?

The Impact Driver is here: https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-20-...s-Impact-Driver-1-Battery-Included/1001239964

And the Oscillating Tool is here: https://www.amazon.com/WORX-WX686L-2-5A-Oscillating-Tool/dp/B07HNSZZF3/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3DLUA345GA2PB&dchild=1&keywords=oscillating+tool+worx&qid=1622286232&sprefix=oscillating+tool+worx,aps,208&sr=8-4

I have small hands and arthritis but I was able to use and control both of these tools without difficulty -- even when putting in the self-tapping metal screws, which I'd been rather doubtful about.

 

[DobieLover]

What's your most indispensable tool for coop and run building?

My brain and my hands.

I used the following for my coop builds:
Miter laser guide chop saw
Oscillating saw
Circular saw
Table saw
Jig saw
Reciprocating saw
Impact driver with phillips head bits, assort drill sizes and speed bores
Pneumatic framer, brad nailer and stapler
Chalk line
4' level
Laser level
Tin snips for the HC

 

[3KillerBs]

My brain and my hands.

I used the following for my coop builds:
Miter laser guide chop saw
Oscillating saw
Circular saw
Table saw
Jig saw
Reciprocating saw
Impact driver with phillips head bits, assort drill sizes and speed bores
Pneumatic framer, brad nailer and stapler
Chalk line
4' level
Laser level
Tin snips for the HC

Looks like you've got a well-equipped shop!

Tape measure!

 

[21hens-incharge]

Tape measure!

For real.


Of course the impact driver, drill, chop saw, pneumatic stapler and circular saw are pretty useful too.

 

[Krugerrand]

Harbor Freight's 18 in. Bolt Cutters for $12.99 have been super helpful in cutting cattle panel.

https://www.harborfreight.com/18-in-bolt-cutters-60683.html

 

[woodworm]

To add to the lists already mentioned I'd say my pocket hole jig. My entire frame and roof was pocket holed and glued.

I don't own a table saw so used some one handed clamps to hold down a guide when chopping plywood sheets.

A jigsaw with metal blade for cutting the hardware cloth.

 

[aart]

My brain and my hands.

<3

I couldn't list all the tools I used, I have a bunch of them from building stuff most my life.

Tho I've always wanted an oscillating saw and a pocket jig(kinda-having to buy the special screws put me off that).

 

[Krugerrand]

11-1/2 in. Left Cut Aviation Snips
These work very nicely for cutting hardware cloth.

 

[aart]

These work very nicely for cutting hardware cloth.

Yes!
Then I use this bend the 'sharpies' over.

 

[Krugerrand]

Yes!
Then I use this bend the 'sharpies' over.

One of those seamers sure would have been handy. I used a 4' level and worked by hand ... not bad, but that looks like it would have been easier. I'm almost done, so it's too late to go buying something now.