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My Newest Venture, Woodworking!
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items I have been dabbling in a few different mediums when it comes to crafting and I think I may have found my newest favorite. I have made some serving trays, refinished bar stools, home decor, and made some pretty awesome Christmas trees so far. So prou...
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Dream Tools
Wood Projects
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Tools I Have
I do not have this specific vise but I do have a vise and it comes in handy.
PRO-GRADE 6-1/2 in. Wood Working Vise 59122
Not only is this brand amazing but this deal comes with a bag, 2 batteries and a charger!
Milwaukee M18 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Compact Drill/Driver Kit with Two 2.0 Ah Batteries, Charger and Case 3601-22CT
A really great price for a cordless hot glue gun. If you're creating door signs or crafting at all this is perfect.
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Compact Glue Gun (Tool Only) P306
I have had cordless and corded sanders, trust me spring for the cordless one.
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 1/4 Sheet Sander Kit with 4.0 Ah Battery and Charger PCL401K1
Definitely helps when putting nails in. If you grab a few Ryobi tools with charger and batteries then this tool only option is great.
RYOBI ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless 4-Mode 1/2 in. Impact Wrench (Tool Only) P262
It is an investment but a miter saw is a must have when wood working.
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 10 in. Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw (Tool-Only) 2734-20
WOW SUCH A GREAT DEAL!! This combo is basically everything you will need to get started.
RIDGID 18V Cordless 3-Tool Wood Working Combo Kit with (2) 2.0 Ah Batteries and Charger R92162SB4N
You will use these wayyy more often than you realize.
BESSEY Trigger Clamp Set Containing 2 Each of EHKM06 and EHKL12 (4-Piece) RES01
Dream Tools
This is a must have next buy! Pocket hole jigs are a great way to make your work more professional.
Kreg Pocket Hole Jig KPHJ320
This is really great to make easy handles or designs in your pieces.
WEN 15 Amp Variable Speed Plunge Wood Working Corded Router Kit with Carrying Case and Edge Guide RT6033
If you are able to swing a dust collector it is a great accessory for your workshop. I am always literally covered in saw dust.
WEN 1,300 CFM 14 Amp 50 Gal. 5 Mic Woodworking Dust Collector with Collection Bag and Mobile Base DC1300
I literally CANNOT wait until I am able to get one of these babies. Not only to make sure the wood you are working with is flat and no imperfections.
RIDGID 15 Amp Corded 13 in. Thickness Corded Planer R4331
Not necessarily a physical tool but I can not emphasize enough how important proper lighting is.
Feit Electric 4 ft. 45-Watt 4000K Bright White 2-Light 4500 Lumens White Integrated LED Linkable Hanging Shop Light Fixture (4-Pack) SHOP/4X2/840/V1/4
Currently I use spray paint cans but I NEED these! I like that one is hand held for smaller projects.
Wagner Flexio 3500 Electric Handheld HVLP Paint Sprayer 2419306
Wood Projects
This site has some really fun ideas for first time projects.
25 Easy Woodworking Projects For Beginners
I love the tray! So many other super cool projects to try out.
Free Woodworking Project Plans | Minwax®
I had a family handyman magazine subscription for a year last year and I loved every one of them.
39 Outdoor Woodworking Projects for Beginners
Classes
This is the store I discovered recently and when I walked in I heard angels signing. I will be taking the class to make a cutting board and I cannot wait!! Check this site out to see if there is one near you!
Woodworking Classes Near Me
If you are in the Philadelphia area and want to make wood working more than a hobby this looks like a great place to start.
Philly Woodworks
Another really cool looking wood working school near the shore in NJ.
The Wood Joint – Monmouth County's School of Woodworking