This Old Tool Belt

For guiding circular saws when making crosscuts.

Swanson Speed Square

To protect against hearing loss on noisy job sites.

For marking the reveals on door and window casings, among other things.

Swanson 12-in combo square

Tom drilled holes in his Hart Trimmer to improve his grip.

Hart Tool Company trim hammer 16oz, WorthPoint

Saves wood from errant hammer tracks when nailing trim.

DeWalt interchangeable nail set

This bronze beauty from Lie-Nielsen Toolworks trims edges to the scribe line.

Lie-Nielsen No. 102 low angle block plane

To draw scribe lines for matching up mating surfaces.

School Smart ball bearing compass

Tom uses Super Glue as a quick clamp. The pocket’s crusty buildup is excess wood glue that he wipes off his fingers.

Gorilla Super Glue (clear)

Has two Phillips bits, two flat bits, and two nut drivers.

HDX 6-in-1 screwdriver, Home Depot