Question by Krystina: What are the basic tool needed to start wood working?
I’m trying get a good general use set of tools for working wood, something that I can do big projects like a deck with and hobby stuff like a decorative box.
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Answer by pat7770
a ruler that measures twice before any cut is made, a pencil to mark with, and some type of saw. Scout out the big box stores regarding saws. You could use a level, a corner thing, sandpaper screwdriver and fasteners. It’s straight to the moon from then on in with table saws, chalk lines, and on and on.
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For the deck you need a hand held power saw, an electric drill with bits to drive screws, a hammer or if you want the deluxe go for the hand nailer. A saber saw might be needed for fancy cut outs and curves and a plane to maybe make some corners.
For the decorative box a table saw, electric drill, maybe a reasonable router, the saber saw for cutting curves, the deluxe model is a band saw, and some kind of sander to cut the time. A disc sander is really neat but a sanding block will do most all and it just takes time. Then there are some special tools to make corners and join the pieces of wood. Also some clamps when you are glueing it up, like pipe clamps. And possibly a nailer.
These two projects use really different tools. Then there are a whole bunch of minor things that you might have like a square, a tape measure, level, etc.
The first is rough carpentry and the second is cabinetry, a sub-specialty of finish carpentry or an entirely separate field, depending on who you ask.
The ONLY tool in common between the two, given your descriptions, is ruler or tape measure; even the hammers used would be different.
THEREFORE, you need to determine WHICH you are more interested in doing or intend to do first.
for the deck you need a chop saw. One that will do miters. If you want to move up a level get one that will do compound miters. For the box you need a table saw. Buy the best table saw that you can afford. You can build alot of stuff with just those two tools.
The most basic tool? Well if you’re working with wood, you’re going to need a saw. Everything in woodworking comes back to the saw. You’re always going to cut wood.
Of course what saw depends on what job you’re doing. For some jobs, a simple hand saw will do the trick. For some work, you may want a good table saw. For small detail work you may want something more along the lines of a Dremel.
So now you know you need a saw to cut wood. If you’ve been using your teeth up to this point, seek a dentistry professional immediately. If not, simply pick out the right saw for the job.
With the range of projects it sounds like you are interested in, you may need a variety of saws. Since this can get rather expensive, and you are just starting out in the wonderful world of woodworking, I would recommend going for the least expensive projects to start and choose your saws accordingly.
As your proficiency and your desire expands, so will your need for more saws. Let your tool arsenal grow with your talent and interest in the craft.
Have fun, and don’t lose a finger!
TV and Movie set builder 10 years. Union Master / Journeyman Craftsman. Furniture builder says..
1. You will get what you pay for. Quality tools require quality price.
2. Cheap will get you injured, as they fail to work properly, poorly, making work harder, frustration level rises, mistakes are made, shortcuts attempted, fingers become missing…
Top drawer power tools are: Makita, Bosch, Milwaukee, Porter Cable (I have several of their products).
Circular saws / drills / $200+ but specials can be found for around $100.00 These last years if you don’t drop them and get the foot / base out of alignement. Keep the proper sharp blade on them. Miter saws $500+
Second Drawer power tools are: Dewalt, Sears Craftsmen and Skill the more expensive ones
Bottom Drawer: Ryobi, Eastern, Cleveland, and that is my ratings.
for building a deck: Framing hammer, cats paw pry tool, 4′ level, plumb bob, metal speed square don’t buy the plastic one, 25 – 30 foot tape measure, utility knife, mid size good quality screw driver, nylon 4 pocket nail pouch,
Decorative: clamps of all kinds spring hand pipe “C” wood. table saw see top or mid listing spend at least $400+ for one and check for good used tools from Craigslist, don’t buy rust, you can get that for free.
Experence will fill your tool box. Don’t try to fill someone elses list, except for basic stuff like mine. Your skill level and interest will guide your purchases.
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