This is my own list of tools that I recommend for any carpenter working in the trade show business. I have honed this list from decades in the business. It's mostly obvious, however, I am going to explain why I chose each item later. Primary tools 1. Utility knife 2. 1/4" drive ratchet 2. 4,5,6mm hex (allen) key in 1/4" drive socket 3. 25' to 33" tape measure (preferably with metric) 4. 4 in 1 screwdriver 5. Pliers or vise grips 6. Hammer with straight claw 7. Folding snips (for banding) 8. Pry bar 9. adjustable wrench 10 standard and metric folding hex sets Secondary tools 1. Dead blow hammer 1 to 2 lb. 2. 7/16", 1/2" spintite 3. 7/16", 1/2", 9/16" sockets 4. 5mm corner key 5. 4"- 8" torpedo 6. 1/2" x 9/16" box offset ratcheting wrench 7. T27 staple gun 8. assorted 1/4" drive accessories 9. 3/8" wobble drive on 1/4" hex 10. 1 1/2" sp...
