Construction question: fasteners (nails, screws, etc)

You can get all that here.

We have it....lots of it. Randy is a general contractor. He has all the equipment and about 300# of nails....trying to decide whether to store it mainland or bring it as it can be used. We notice caulk is $0.99/tube here and $5.49/tube there.....

If you have it and will be using it when you arrive on island, bring it.

If you have it and will be using it when you arrive on island, bring it.

That's what we're not sure of---- how much wood frame interior work there might be.....

Virtually every house has some wood trim. Mahogany is very popular for example. I'd bring all my usual and customary tools. A man can never have enough tools.

I would bring the tools for sure. Not sure about all the nails but if you are shipping a container then throw 'em in!

If the nails are the ones that are used for the new treated wood - used mostly on decks and railings - bring them. There is also good amount of interior framing for room walls - plenty of shelving and cabinetry and a lot of roof beams used in masonry homes. If he is planning on doing constuction work and comfortable with the tools why buy new ones?
If you are shipping things and not sending a container the weight may make the cost unrealistic.

There is plenty of interior trim work here.
Sloop

Yeah, always someone looking for a decent handyman to do a bit of work like trimming doors, which is a forever problem.

I sold or gave away virtually all my tools in the states for a fraction of what I'm now replacing them for here.

I was very DIY in the states and have continued to be here.

IMO, BRING IT ALL!

i would rather see you use screws

oops, bring them but remember depending on where you live, they might rust faster than usual.