We support DIYers because that’s who we are. Whether you’re building a backyard kitchen, ADU, dream home, or commercial office space, these are the tools we recommend to get the job done. We are not loyal to a brand; we are loyal to what works. We are not sponsored by these products but you will see us using them on the job site.

A corded nibbler works best when making lots of 16 gauge cuts. For smaller jobs we recommend the Milwaukee M12 nibbler.

A corded nibbler works best when making lots of 16 gauge cuts. For smaller jobs we recommend the Milwaukee M12 nibbler.

Milwaukee M12 Fuel 16 Gauge Variable Speed Nibbler. Great for making flange and web cuts on 16-25 gauge steel.

Milwaukee M12 Fuel 16 Gauge Variable Speed Nibbler. Great for making flange and web cuts on 16-25 gauge steel.

Battery and Charger for Milwaukee M12 Cordless Tools

Battery and Charger for Milwaukee M12 Cordless Tools

Impact driver for making your connections and a drill for piloting anchor points. Batteries, charger, and case are included in this nice kit.

Impact driver for making your connections and a drill for piloting anchor points. Batteries, charger, and case are included in this nice kit.

Ensure highly accurate dimensions so we can send you precisely built steel panels for your project with this laser measure.

Ensure highly accurate dimensions so we can send you precisely built steel panels for your project with this laser measure.

Bosch Pro Laser Level. This is what we use for ensuring walls and trusses are perfectly placed. For small projects we recommend the home owner's version.

Bosch Pro Laser Level. This is what we use for ensuring walls and trusses are perfectly placed. For small projects we recommend the home owner's version.

Bosch Laser Level for Homeowners. This little tool is great for installing projects under 50' in length.

Bosch Laser Level for Homeowners. This little tool is great for installing projects under 50' in length.

Dewalt 14" Steel Chop Saw works great at cutting studs and tracks to length. We use this to make bearing stiffeners and braces when necessary to add strength to our CNC cut panels. This one comes with a blade.

Dewalt 14" Steel Chop Saw works great at cutting studs and tracks to length. We use this to make bearing stiffeners and braces when necessary to add strength to our CNC cut panels. This one comes with a blade.

There's nothing worse than fiddling with screws when installing your sheathing. This universal impact driver attachment frees up your hand and greatly speeds up sheathing installation on walls and roofs.

There's nothing worse than fiddling with screws when installing your sheathing. This universal impact driver attachment frees up your hand and greatly speeds up sheathing installation on walls and roofs.

Best budget powder actuated tool (gun) we've used. Best option for homeowners doing small jobs like outdoor kitchens and walls.

Best budget powder actuated tool (gun) we've used. Best option for homeowners doing small jobs like outdoor kitchens and walls.

Pro powder actuated tool (gun) with silencer. We use this on job sites so the neighborhood doesn't think there's an active shooter situation.

Pro powder actuated tool (gun) with silencer. We use this on job sites so the neighborhood doesn't think there's an active shooter situation.

5 hands are better than 2 and you'll need them to ensure your assemblies are square. 11 inch C clamp pliers can be found at most hardware stores but you won't find a better deal than this 3 pack.

5 hands are better than 2 and you'll need them to ensure your assemblies are square. 11 inch C clamp pliers can be found at most hardware stores but you won't find a better deal than this 3 pack.

Aviation tin snip set will allow you to cut 20-25 gauge steel with ease. Pair with hand seamers to complete the DIYer tool kit for homeowners.

Aviation tin snip set will allow you to cut 20-25 gauge steel with ease. Pair with hand seamers to complete the DIYer tool kit for homeowners.

This 2x4 hand seamer will give you clean bends when making light gauge assemblies.

This 2x4 hand seamer will give you clean bends when making light gauge assemblies.

This 2x6 hand seamer will give you clean web bends or flange breaks when making light gauge assemblies.

This 2x6 hand seamer will give you clean web bends or flange breaks when making light gauge assemblies.