Free Finish Carpentry Tool Reference

An illustrated field reference for choosing the right tool and checking your setup.

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• 15-ga, 18-ga, 23-ga and crown-stapler uses, with occasional framing work kept separate.
• Six-foot levels for door jambs, four-foot levels for handrails and newels, torpedoes for closet cleats and caps.
• Wood-joint filler, sandpaper, fasteners and the line between carpenter and painter scope.
• Real tool photos and links to the site's tool groups and guides.

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Want help doing the job? Choose a starting guide. The separate printable-reference library covers closet dimensions and other job details.