Tools For Cabinetmaking

My installation Bucket

An essential part of any good cabinetmakers tool inventory should be an installation kit. When you think of tools for cabinetmaking you must consider what tools you will need to install them on the job site. I highly recommend that you invest in a tool bucket that contains the most needed tools to help complete the task.

When your on the job it’s much more efficient to have an array of usefull installation tools in close reach. These tool buckets allow you to bring those items and the provide a way for you to organize those items to be easily accessed. I do not recommend that every time you go out to install cabinets that you collect tools from your shop, hoping you didn’t forget something needed, and take the chance of not being able to complete the job. Put a installer’s tool buck together using a five gallon

container like a drywall bucket and purchase one of those bucket liners from Lowes or HomeDepot. All those little things like nail sets, drill bits, measuring tape, hammer, cordless drill wit h battery charger, level, touch-up kit, sandpaper, countersinks, hand saw, files, screw drivers, etc. Add tools as needed. Keep this tool bucket separate from you shop tools. This bucket is for “grab and go” and should be kept ready for use at all times. Having a bucket like this will prevent  you from forgetting something and will save you lots of time.