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A Builder Shares his Must-Have Tools

Juan Molina, Chief Executive Officer, MolAng Construction

Building a quality home requires knowledge and skill. And, says, Juan Molina, CEO of MolAng Construction, building a successful construction company requires a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

“Building a good reputation through customer satisfaction is essential to growing in this industry,” says Molina.

Molina says the key to keeping customers coming back is to have a talented team who are experts at what they do. “When your people are well-trained, everything else falls into place—cost efficiency, meeting deadlines and superior results,” he says.

MolAng Construction specializes in framing, drywalling and wall covering on residential and commercial construction projects in the Chicagoland area. One of the keys to getting the superior results MoliAng Construction provides its customers is having the right tool for the job.

“Tools are crucial to achieving superior results,” says Molina. “In the right hands, professional tools provide the best results in the shortest amount of time.”

Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion cordless drywall screwdriver kit, model BFS450.
“I’ve always used Makita tools because they are strong and durable. This is their newest cordless with lithium-ion technology, and I like the flexibility it offers. It’s very powerful—the screws disappear into the drywall—and its shape and light weight make it comfortable to work with, plus it can handle the use and abuse of our crew.”

Dewalt heavy-duty 18V cordless cut-out tool/router.
“I like this router because it’s tough and has plenty of power. Nothing beats the freedom of movement a cordless provides. When you are 25 feet above the ground, carrying around a heavy cable to make your cuts is tough, and a cordless makes it so much easier.”

Stanley FatMax checkered-face framing hammer with graphite axe handle.
“Stanley has always been a high-quality hand tool brand, and this hammer is no exception. It has a textured face that prevents it from slipping and a very ergonomic handle.”

Skil SHD77M-72 7 1/4-inch Magnesium Mag 77 wormdrive saw.
“This powerful saw is very durable and reliable, and it produces extremely consistent cuts. We keep a couple of these on hand.”

USG Sheetrock gypsum panels.
“These are the industry standard for your typical drywall job. The panels are easy to install and come in three thicknesses. They work with all systems, so they're very versatile."

Porter-Cable Job Boss 150-psi, 4.5-gallon oil-free portable air compressor.
“This portable compressor gives you a lot of flexibility on the job site. It has a detachable console to regulate the air pressure from a distance and keeps up well with our framing nailers and drywall guns.”

Milwaukee round-head framing nailer.
“This is a lightweight but powerful tool that everyone wants to use, especially when working for extended periods. It shoots reliably into all types of wood, and it’s really easy to find nails for this particular model.”