Here’s a list of the 5 basic woodworking tools I’d recommend for beginners. These tools should enable you to build almost anything, and will still be useful even if you upgrade to larger stationary tools later on.
These tools would also make great gifts for any of the woodworkers in your life. Enjoy, and let me know what your 5 picks would be in the comments below!
The circular saw is one of the most useful woodworking tools, without question. It's versatile, portable, and will serve your woodworking for many, many years.
The circular saw is one of the most useful woodworking tools, without question. It's versatile, portable, and will serve your woodworking for many, many years.
From ripping sheet goods like plywood and MDF, to crosscutting lumber, to even cutting circles with the correct jig, the circular saw will be your go-to tool until you graduate to a table saw.
If you are going cordless (and you should, because cordless tools are awesome), I'd recommend buying a set like this one so that you can swap batteries between your tools.
Some accessories I'd recommend to go with your circular saw would include a straight line ripping jig, so that you can cut straight lines effectively. I've embedded a video above showing how to build one, or you could purchase a commercial version if you don't feel like building one.
Another must-have is a good quality blade that's meant for the materials you'll be cutting. I use a general all-purpose blade on my circular saw, and this allows me to cut almost anything with minimal tearout. If you're going to be cutting a lot of plywood or melamine, a higher tooth count blade would be a great addition to your kit.
If you are going cordless (and you should, because cordless tools are awesome), I'd recommend buying a set like this one so that you can swap batteries between your tools.
Some accessories I'd recommend to go with your circular saw would include a straight line ripping jig, so that you can cut straight lines effectively. I've embedded a video above showing how to build one, or you could purchase a commercial version if you don't feel like building one.
Another must-have is a good quality blade that's meant for the materials you'll be cutting. I use a general all-purpose blade on my circular saw, and this allows me to cut almost anything with minimal tearout. If you're going to be cutting a lot of plywood or melamine, a higher tooth count blade would be a great addition to your kit.
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