Trade show tools

 

  

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" spade bit    (for plugs)

11.  scissors  (much less needed nowadays)

12.  extra ratchet   (so that you don't have to change bits)

     12v or 18v screwgun
     small tool pouch for your belt  (not nail pouch)