An almost-comprehensive list of the tools I (and the Official Sweetie) used to install a new hood over our cooktop.

• box knife
• scissors
• extension cord (green, 2-prong)
• Craftsman variable-speed drill motor
• Ryobe “drill saw” (sucked)
• safety goggles
• drill bits (various sizes)
• straight steel aviation snips
• left-turn steel snips
• right-turn steel snips
• flashlight, large
• flashlight, small
• table lamp with zebra stripes, fluorescent
• Skil saber saw
• stud finder (go ahead, say the joke)
• MacBook Pro, to search for other tools
• 2014 Mini Countryman, to fetch tools
• Malco duct crimper (surprisingly fun!)
• pencil
• tape measure
• paper towel
• hydrogen peroxide
• disinfectant spray
• gauze
• first-aid tape
• heavy work gloves
• chisel (3/8″)
• Black and Decker circular saw
• extension cord (orange, 3-prong)
• 12″ rail clamp
• 1/2″ socket
• 1/4″ socket
• 3/8″ socket
• socket wrench, small
• large-to-small socket adapter
• socket wrench, large
• small metal stool (pink)
• Tacx bicycle repair stand (the key piece!)
• wooden shims
• digitally-controlled Dremel motor
• analog-controlled Dremel motor
• router attachment for Dremel motor
• cutting bit for Dremel motor (x5)
• Beats Audio over-ear headphones (for ear protection)
• pointy hole-punch thing
• Dyson upright vacuum cleaner
• ratchet-drive screwdriver handle
• Philips-head screwdriver attachment
• long Phillips-head screwdriver bit (in drill motor)
• hacksaw
• carpentry ruler combination square (you’d think there’d be a better name for these)
• Iron Horse sawhorses
• Wood rasp
• towel
• Band-aid
• hammer

It always ends with the hammer.

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Sweet!

Thanks!