Recommend Your Best Coop-Building Tools

[3KillerBs]

I could not possibly have done the Run to Outdoor Brooder Conversion without DH's Impact Driver and Oscillating Tool. What's your most indispensable tool for coop and run building?

The Impact Driver is here: https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-20-...s-Impact-Driver-1-Battery-Included/1001239964

And the Oscillating Tool is here: https://www.amazon.com/WORX-WX686L-2-5A-Oscillating-Tool/dp/B07HNSZZF3/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3DLUA345GA2PB&dchild=1&keywords=oscillating+tool+worx&qid=1622286232&sprefix=oscillating+tool+worx,aps,208&sr=8-4

I have small hands and arthritis but I was able to use and control both of these tools without difficulty -- even when putting in the self-tapping metal screws, which I'd been rather doubtful about.

 

[DobieLover]

What's your most indispensable tool for coop and run building?

My brain and my hands.

I used the following for my coop builds:
Miter laser guide chop saw
Oscillating saw
Circular saw
Table saw
Jig saw
Reciprocating saw
Impact driver with phillips head bits, assort drill sizes and speed bores
Pneumatic framer, brad nailer and stapler
Chalk line
4' level
Laser level
Tin snips for the HC

 

[21hens-incharge]

Tape measure!

For real.


Of course the impact driver, drill, chop saw, pneumatic stapler and circular saw are pretty useful too.

 

[3KillerBs]

My brain and my hands.

I used the following for my coop builds:
Miter laser guide chop saw
Oscillating saw
Circular saw
Table saw
Jig saw
Reciprocating saw
Impact driver with phillips head bits, assort drill sizes and speed bores
Pneumatic framer, brad nailer and stapler
Chalk line
4' level
Laser level
Tin snips for the HC

Looks like you've got a well-equipped shop!

Tape measure!

 

[woodworm]

To add to the lists already mentioned I'd say my pocket hole jig. My entire frame and roof was pocket holed and glued.

I don't own a table saw so used some one handed clamps to hold down a guide when chopping plywood sheets.

A jigsaw with metal blade for cutting the hardware cloth.

 

[Chuckie chicken]

An air nailer / stapler for hardware cloth is nonnegotiable.

A lot of times I would staple the hwc to the framing and then cut the
piece off the roll close to the framing with tin snips. When I was just cutting loose pieces off the roll I used an angle grinder with a cutoff blade. 10 times faster and way easier on your hands. I also made 95% of the cuts in the resin shed with the angle grinder.

I only used it to clean up some of the cuts I made in the resin coop, and various wood shaping bits here and there, but I do really like these little belt sanders for all kinds of stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/WEN-6307-Var...d=1622289157&sprefix=Wen+belt,aps,1041&sr=8-5

Oddly, I still don't own an oscillating tool.

 

[CluckerFamily]

I used:
Miter saw
Circular saw
Sawhorses
Drill
Tin snips

 

[aart]

My brain and my hands.

<3

I couldn't list all the tools I used, I have a bunch of them from building stuff most my life.

Tho I've always wanted an oscillating saw and a pocket jig(kinda-having to buy the special screws put me off that).

 

[3KillerBs]

An air nailer / stapler for hardware cloth is nonnegotiable.

DH just bought one.

I won't be able to use it because even unloaded and not dragging an air hose it's too heavy for me to hold one-handed.

That's what I love about that particular impact driver -- I can use it one handed.

 

[Krugerrand]

11-1/2 in. Left Cut Aviation Snips
These work very nicely for cutting hardware cloth.