Measuring & Marking

• Tape measure (25 ft is standard)

• Speed square

• Carpenter’s pencils

• Chalk line

Cutting Tools

• Utility knife (with extra blades)

Striking Tools

• Claw hammer (24 oz is most common)

• Nail set (for countersinking finish nails)

Fastening Tools

• Screwdriver set (Phillips & flathead)

• Impact driver (power tool, super useful)

• Drill + drill bit set (wood + metal)

• Adjustable wrench or small wrench set

Shaping & Smoothing

• Chisel set (start with ½”, ¾”, 1”)

• Rasp or file (for shaping edges)

additional Tools

• Work gloves

• Tool belt

• Level (2 ft and 4 ft)

• Pry bar / cat’s paw (for pulling nails)

• Carpenter’s tool bag or box