Kitchen Advice
As a skilled tradesperson, you’ll already know just how important it is to have the right tools on hand if you want to deliver the best quality outcomes for every single one of your customers. Additionally, the right tools can also enable you to accept more complex projects, which will ultimately help you to progress in your career and build a strong, positive reputation.
Every individual trade has its own unique approach, so let’s take a look at the tools that every kitchen fitter should have in their kit.
General Tools for a Kitchen Fitter for Replacing Kitchen Doors
There are a selection of fairly general tools that will benefit every tradesperson, so it’s always a good idea to spend a bit of time building a collection of versatile tools that you’ll find yourself reaching for over and over again.
Firstly, a selection of screwdrivers in a range of sizes is essential and will be a must-have when constructing cabinets and installing accessories, including hinges and handles.
Hammers and mallets can also be highly versatile, as can Allen keys, sandpaper, pliers, an adjustable spanner, and chisels. Many of these tools will be useful when completing a range of tasks, including putting together drawer boxes and installing plinths, cornices and pelmets. Plus, when it comes to ensuring everything is square and level, every kitchen fitter will frequently reach for their spirit level and T-square.
An electric drill
A combi drill is easily one of the most versatile tools a kitchen fitter will want to have in their kit. As well as driving in screws with efficiency, accuracy and ease, a drill can also create holes in an array of different materials, which is something you’ll need to do during almost every project.
To go along with your drill, having a wide variety of masonry and drill bits is essential, as using the right bit is key to preventing damage to the surface, or to the drill itself.
Pro Tip: Choosing a cordless drill will provide the most flexibility, enabling you to complete the job even in the tightest or most difficult to reach areas. Just don’t forget to invest in several compatible batteries and ensure they’re fully charged ahead of every project.
A router and a worktop jig
Routers are designed to help you achieve smooth grooves and recesses in a range of materials, including plastic and wood. By keeping the recesses and grooves you’re creating at an even depth and delivering a clean edge, every project you work on will have a highly professional finish that your customers will love.
A solid worktop jig can offer useful guidelines that you can follow using your router or other cutting tools. These templates will minimise the chances of making a mistake or slipping, ensuring that you’re not creating imperfections that will add extra time or cost to your project.
A jigsaw
Jigsaws are designed to enable you to easily cut even the most awkward shapes into a flat surface. As a kitchen fitter, you’ll use a jigsaw frequently when making holes in worktops to fit hobs, sinks and other features. Without a jigsaw, you’ll struggle to achieve the accuracy necessary to deliver a high quality finish.
Pro Tip: A panel saw may also be beneficial to have in your toolkit, as they’re designed for making accurate straight cuts on large pieces of material. You can then switch to a more precise tool to finish the job.
A wood planer
Playing an important role during the finishing element of fitting a kitchen, wood planers are designed to smooth and flatten wood surfaces easily, efficiently and accurately. A planer will enable you to ensure that every worktop, kitchen cabinet door and drawer component is at the right thickness, offering a sleek and seamless finish that’s synonymous with quality.
A dust vacuum
Dust is something every kitchen fitter will create during a project, so it’s always good to have an efficient dust vacuum close to hand to make the clean up process as simple as possible.
Remember that your kit will naturally grow and evolve over time, and you don’t need to go all-out and buy everything on this list in one go!
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