Well, a level is a handy thing to have just to hang pictures or put up shelves and things like that. There are times when one wants to tighten the screws on furniture, etc and a power
screwdriver is a good thing,especially if your hand goes numb after
gripping a regular screwdriver for too long.
I actually didn't put circular saw or nail gun on my list this time, but those are cool too. Or even a hammer with a magnetic head. I’d also love to have a tool belt – the belt loops and nail apron don’t always hold the stuff you need.I have always been interested in carpentry – I wanted to take wood shop in seventh grade but the folks at J. L. Long Middle School wouldn’t let me.
They put me in Home Ec – which one semester each of sewing and cooking. I did manage to get them to let me do drafting, which was awesome.
Anyway, I like the idea of carpentry (and the smells to be honest) but don't think I'd be all that good at it, since I'm not good at precision work. I mean, have you seen my sewing? There comes a point where I’m like, “who really needs interfacing?” or, “this would go much faster if I sew snaps instead of the decorative buttons” or, “I can save a trip to the store if I use this [crappier] thread instead of the one the pattern ‘suggested’.”
But, really, since ASP, I have wanted some power tools of my own. I liked working the skil saw, measuring and hammering stuff. Polio and I kicked some butt putting up crown molding in a bedroom and finishing up some drywall. We’re also quite adept at putting up vinyl siding. I’ve been a master at pulling up old carpet and scraping up old flooring for years now.
