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MtnGoat-
I'm sitill working on that other project, it keeps blowing up on me (probably cause it's for you, damn 18C), but here are some ideas from my time in construction.
A lockable gangbox to keep the tools in is essential, besides security - everything is in one place.
You need to have a couple of 16 oz hammers on top of the heavy framers - and go with the most ergonomic designs out there for all of them, some even have vibration damping - you will thank me for this advice after 3 days of driving nails.
Have manual backups for all of your power tools, and yes that includes hand augers and hand drills - don't forget bits tthat work in the auger too (diamond chuck most of the time)
3 or 4 ratchet sets (2 ea metric from .5 mm to 30mm sockets and cut drivers, and 2 ea english from 1/64 to 2 in sockets and cut drivers)
Don't cheap out on drill bits, that is one place you will pay for frugality and make sure to mark your wood bits and metal/carbide bits differently - wood bits suck in metal, and metal bits gum up in wood - always clean your bits after use, and buy a bit sharpener.
Rather than buy different sets of tools for different voltages, get a multi socket voltage converter/inverter - probably cheaper to get 2 than have 4 sets of tools. and if you really bhave $$ in the budget - a diesel generator might be a good idea if it fits the mission.
Ok, I'm prepared to take fire now for my suggestions.
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