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Tools and Woodworking
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items I'm a long time woodworker, and I need my tools and supplies! Have a look at what I think every workshop should have.
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Hand Tools
Finishes, Glues, and the like!
Accessories
Power Tools
Corded, cordless, and Accessories
A good set of router bits essential iffen you want a clean cut. I always use carbide tipped bits, the hardened steel ones just aren't worth it.
SKIL 6 -Piece Carbide-tipped Router Bit Set
This is a great saw for crosscut work. It's more powerful than it looks, and handles easily.
10 in. Sliding Compound Miter Saw
Everyone loses power now and again, and a backup “jenny” is just the ticket. This one is a good size for those occasional temporary outages, or as a power source on a remote job site. With 6600 watts, it can handle most common situations, and gas powered means it's always ready to go for hours and hours during a storm!
Westinghouse 6600W Peak Home Backup Generator
This is a good Table Saw for when you need one. A full 10 inch blade, bevels to 47 degrees, and an expandable fence gives you great versatility. The stand is also very sturdy as well.
SKIL 15 Amp 10 Inch Portable Table Saw
This is an excellent choice for a finishing sander! Mine's still humming after 8 years now!
SKIL 5” Random Orbital Sander w/ Dust Box & 3pc Sheets
Trim routers are a fine choice when you need something smaller than a full size router!
Bosch 1/4-in 5.6 -Amp 1 -HP Variable Speed Fixed Router
When y'all need to bore a flat bottomed hole, nothing beats a Forstner bit. This is a good general use set, with common sizes.
IRWIN Marples 8 -Piece Assorted x 8 8 8 Piece Woodboring Forstner Drill Bit Set
This be a fine set of general use drill bits. The coating helps them stay sharp.
DEWALT 14 Piece Assorted coated HSS Jobber length Twist Drill Bit Set
Hand Tools
Hand tools for the craftsman
A quality chisel set is worth the price of a good donkey! This one has a nice wooden case to keep the edges from getting dinged up.
4-Piece Narex Butt Chisel Set
Here's a screwdriver set that's finer than a frogs hair! Magnetic tipped, too!
Kobalt 10 Piece Magnetic Screwdriver Set
Y'all need locking pliers, especially when pullin' out cactus spines!
Kobalt Locking plier set 3 Piece
This quality set has both SAE and Metric sizes. Nice price, too!
Kobalt 30 Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case
Finishes, Glues, and the like!
Everything to finish your masterpiece!
I use this for Cutting and Charcuterie boards. Safe, gives a soft finish, and easy to apply and maintain. For a food safe finish, I won't use anything else!
Tried & True Original Wood Finish 8oz
I love this stuff! Easy to apply, you can re-coat in 30 minutes, and gives a warm, soft shine. Easier than polyurethane.
Watco Lacquer Clear Wood Finish Spray
I use this here E6000 for general gluing around the cabin. Dries flexible and clear. Gooood stuff!
E6000 Bonding Liquid Multipurpose Adhesive
This Titebond III is THE best wood glue around! Very strong, waterproof, and easy to apply.
Titebond III Ultimate Wood Adhesive
Accessories
Things that don't quite fit anywhere else!
Kreg is a top drawer brand, and this Router Table is real sturdy. This here table allows you to make your Router a stationary one, givin' you lots more abilities over free -handin' it!
Kreg Full Size Bench Top Router Table
This has a great selection of sandpaper grits for your orbital sander.
165 PCS 5" Sanding Discs 40-600 Grit