A. You will need some tools, but not many, and nothing out of the ordinary for a basic assembly.

Before you begin:

Make sure you have space to assemble and to store the cabinets until they are installed. Know that the first cabinet will take you longer (in orders of magnitude) than any other. The instructions have no words, save the occasional "Click!"...only stick figures and line drawings. Pay close attention to the orientation of the sides and panels as you assemble, particularly the edges--there are fine distinctions made, just not very obviously. The DVD, video and posters are helpful in seeing an overview of the process. You will still have to follow the Akurum cabinet assembly instructions step by step. Apparently the assembly instructions indicate a file is needed. Noone knows what it is for.

Basic Assembly of Wall Cabinets, Base Cabinets, and High Cabinets:

Necessary: 

Measuring tape 
Spirit level 
Phillips head screwdriver 
Hammer 
Screws/bolts/anchors to attach cabinets to your walls 
TIME 

Possible:

Hacksaw to cut suspension rail 
Saw to cut toekick, filler 
Shims 
Cake 
Iron to attach edge banding to cut edges of panels and toekick

Optional: 

Drill/driver with Phillips bit or Ratcheting screwdriver 
Long magnetic Phillips driver bit 
Nail gun or WHITE rubber mallet instead of hammer 
Combination square for squaring cabinets 
Center punch for starting nails 
Laser level 
PATIENCE

Advanced Assembly/Installation (Making Modifications):

Possibilities: 

Pencils 
Graph paper for planning 
Accurate scale/ruler 
Spade bit for drilling holes in sink base back for pipes 
Right angle drill attachment 
Clamps 
Glue 
Table saw or circular saw to cut panels 
Jigsaw to cut holes for sink in countertops 
Sandpaper 
Blue painter's tape to tape cuts 
Clamps -- Edge clamps, body clamps, bar clamps 
Veneer edging to match 
Stain to match veneer to doors 
Extra hardware, cabinet screws, drywall screws, etc. 
L-brackets for countertop or end panel installation 
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