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Our Woodworking tools for getting started

We put together a tool kit with everything needed to start building projects 

This list of tools can be used for working in small spaces 

The one list can be broken up in two lists 

One of hand tools only and the other list with hand tools and portable power tools

Woodworking tools list idea for getting started

list for getting started 

1 Hand Tools only

2 Hand Tools and Portable Power Tools

Types of tools need for building

  • Measuring
  • Cutting
  • Drilling
  • Sanding and shaping
  • Joinery

Measuring

  • Tape Measure
  • Combination Square

Cutting tools

3 Rigid Pull Saw

4 Double Sided Pull Saw

5 Coping Saw

6 Utility Knife

Drilling Tools

7 Power Drill 

8 Brad Drill Bits

9 Spade Bits

10 Forstner Bits 

11 Screwdriver bits w/ Extension

12 Countersink bit

Shaping

13 Hand Plane Sanding 

14 Sandpaper 

15 File Set 

16 Wood Glue

Joinery

17 Wood Screws 

18 Hammer 

19 Nails 

20 Clamps

Portable Power Tools 

1 Circular Saw 

2 Jigsaw

3 Palm Sander 

4 Belt Sander 

5 Palm Router 

6 Portable Planer