Tool Report!

Okay, so. Here's a visual and textual list of tools here at the house:

• Circular Saw -blade isn't all that great. It'll cut wood, but that's about it.


• Chop Saw - Sorry, no laser sighting.


• Jigsaw.


• Mitre saw.


• ShopVac.


• A drawer full of various (staple gun, finishing hammer, clamping wrench, straps and electrical tape).


• Goggles, gloves, dust masks.


• A tool box full of various (nails, chisels, screws, hooks, and allen wrenches).


• Putty gun.


• A drawer full of sandpaper, sand sponges (for drywall), and sanding planes.


• A drawer full of blades.


• 30-foot ladder and a couple 6-foot ladders.


• 3-foot level, regular saw, tree saw.


• Makita!


• Hammers, drill bits, and various ratchet sets. (not shown)


• Crowbars. (not shown)


• Big red plumber's wrench. (not shown)


• Big jug of peanut oil so we can deep fry a turkey when we're done.

There's also this tool that keeps beeping and lighting up everytime I pick it up. I haven't figured out quite what it is -- oh, wait -- I know what it is. Written here on the side -- STUDFINDER.



It's difficult for me to say what extra tools we need. We may need something more than a crowbar to pull up the linoleum around the toilet, but we can suss that out when you get here (ie I don't think there's a need to bring a big floor scraper if you have it). We have basics. It might be best if we double up on basics. If you all have manual screwdrivers, allen wrenches, a pair of lightweight goggles, or other favorite basic tools, bring 'em. Of course, I always end up running to Lowes in the middle of something for some obscure tool.

Also, regarding sleeping arrangements, we have an extra futon bed, two couches, a couple sleeping bags (I think-one at least), a (camping) air mattress, a (camping) foam mattress, and various bedding. If you have a favorite sleeping bag you can shove in your suitcase without hassle, maybe that'd be good. Sorry, we haven't quite figured out the linen thing. Also, Rob has graciously offered his office room for a bit more privacy.

One other thing to think about is the timing on the bathroom floor project. I think it would be spectacular if we could get through the major steps without being toilet-free for more than 12-hours seeing as there's a pregnant woman and five guys in the house. I'm trying to run the scenario in my head of removing the toilet, grouting, sealing the grout (which we'll have to do with this tile since the grout is non-sanded), and reinstalling the toilet -- and haven't quite made it. Any ideas?

Oh, by the way -- that tile comes in 1' x 2' sheets with the tiles spaced and glued on the back. We won't have to lay each individual piece.

Talk soon...Tell me what I'm missing!