Tools, Safety, And Woodwork Projects: Become A Woodworking Craftsman Tools, Safety, And Woodwork Projects

Tools, Safety, and Woodworking Projects: Become a Woodworking Craftsman Today! When it comes to woodworking as a hobby, for someone who is new to the trade, it can seem like a daunting adventure into a world filled with convoluted woodworking projects, expensive woodworking tools, and a lot of guesswork as to what wood type to use, what angles are appropriate, and what materials are needed on a project to project basis. It doesn’t help that there are specialty woodworking tools and numerous types of wood properties to understand. It’s safe to say that a lot goes into woodworking and regardless of your ambition or drive, you have to understand the basics to get started on the right path. In this article, we will take a look at a basic tools list, what to look for in a good set of plans, and where you can get some woodworking plans that make even the most complicated projects, a breeze. The Ins and Outs of Woodworking Tools: Hand & Power Tool Options There is this common misconception that in order to get into woodworking, you need a lot of tools. Although some more ambitious woodworking projects do require more woodworking tools than others, it doesn’t mean that you can’t get away with fewer tools on the smaller projects. In addition to this, a dedicated workshop is not required to enjoy woodworking or to be successful in your projects. You can use just about any garage, cellar, basement, or backyard (on sunny days) as your work area. With this said, let’s break down what tools you will need by category, hand tools, power tools, and furniture focused tools.  Hand Tools: these are the most basic and essential types of woodworking tools that you will need regardless of the project you are taking on. These include the following, a hammer, a layout square, a tape measure, a utility knife, a level, a few chisels, some nail sets, a block plane, a sliding bevel, and some screwdrivers. You should already have most of these at home but if you do not, they are easily picked up at any hardware store and are relatively inexpensive when compared to other woodworking tools like jigsaws and drills.  Power Tools: if you have the capital to invest into some power tools and want to get some without completely breaking the bank, focus on getting the following first. A circular saw, jigsaw, a power drill, random orbital sander, a table saw, compound miter saw, and a router. If you are unsure of which saw type to go with, take a look at the woodworking projects you are aiming to complete and see what they call for and go for the one that you’ll get the most use out of.