Woodworking tools are an important thing for any woodworker. It is good to have quality tools and make sure you have the tools you need. You should strive to gather a nice set of woodworking tools so that you can handle all your wood working projects with ease and produce quality results every time.
Basic Tools
You will need some basic tools that you will be using for almost every project you do. It is important for you to start building your collection with these tools because they are the minimum basics you will need to do projects. You need a good quality, durable chisel. This is a tool that you will use a lot so do not go for a bargain brand. You will need more than one, so buy a range of sizes from ¼ inch to 2 inches. You might also want to buy a mallet to use with your chisels. You will also need clamps, which also come in a variety of sizes. You might want to choose a few different sizes. These are fine to buy in used condition or bargain brands. You should also buy a framing or carpenter square. You want one marked in metric and inches. You also need a good drill. You can buy corded or cordless, it is up to your personal preference and budget. You want one with good features like reverse, varying speeds and if cordless, high voltage batteries. You will also need some drill bits in various styles. Lastly, for your basic tools you need a hand plane. You will likely need a jack plane and a block plain for shaping and trimming. You may also want to get a smoothing plane for fine cuts.
Buying Tools
You will want to shop around. Be sure to follow the tips above on buying good quality. Some tools should be a good name brand while others are fine if bought off brand or even used. You can search for sales at local stores, in classified ads in the newspaper or online for good deals. For used tools look online and at flea market, where great deals can often be found on name brand tools. Be careful when buying used tools. Check them out for damage and quality. Always keep in mind, though, that when purchasing lesser quality tools you will likely have to replace them often, so buying good quality tools is a better investment for the long term.
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