Woodshop needs
Woodworking tools and the best tools for any workshop or hobby wood worker needs.
I have 2 Bosch and a hitachi plunge router. I like them both, but prefer the Bosch. It seems to have a little more power and gives a better product. This may just be user error on my part too!
Works well for me and very reliable. Good for job site as well as home hobby use. Everyone has their favorite brands and desalt can be on the high end for big box stores.
Everyone needs a jigsaw, how much you want to spend is up to you. Quality tools cost money and it gets very obvious the more you use them. But for general jobs at home, a less expensive one will work great.
If you're serious about woodworking you should consider a table saw. Tracksaws are taking some of the table saws tasks, but I doubt they'll totally replace them. I prefer my large delta saw that won't move and has been steady workhorse for 20 years. ...
I prefer my dewalt orbital sander. I've had it forever and it has been a great addition to my tools. It allows you to evenly sand flat areas with a quality job. Everyone has an opinion on brand etc. but I look at performance and price over brand matc...
The mitre saw is an essential part of the workshop. From decking to floor trim, the mitre saw makes the job easy to tackle.
A little more specialized tool, but the hand planer can make shaving a door or evening out a piece of hardwood a breeze.
For bigger jobs usually up to 13" wide, but that really varies by model. You'll want one especially when you start working with fresh sawn boards.
I almost forgot this because if you don't have a impact driver/drill combo set you wouldn't be on here!
Your'e no hero without an eye!
It's hard to hold a hammer with no fingers. Get a push stick!
Woodworking and other carpentry tasks are covered with the hand chisel
The speed square makes quick work of marking board. Squares of all sizes can be used in more than just the shop.
You can try to eye it, but we all know how that will end up. Do yourself a favor and get a couple sizes of levels, then you always have the right tool for the job.
You can never have enough screw drivers. I don't know what it is, but I can never find one...
Who knew there were so many sizes, weights and shapes of hammers. Much like a screwdriver, you can never have enough!
Bigger projects and shops need more help with sanding. Different sizes and styles are available in benchtop and free standing machines.
Probably the last thing I bought for my shop, but should have been the first thing I did. If you're in the basement and don't want your wife yelling about dust daily, I would get a dust collector. I'm sure some are better than others, but for the pri...
For hanging your tools on peg board, consider using metal. The pegs don't pull out as easy under weight and don't wear out as easy over time. They make in all sorts of sizes to match your projects needs.
Probably an overlooked but very important tool are the drill bits. There are so many sizes and lengths that starting with a couple kits and start building from there for the rest of your career.
Hand saws are still used and you should have a couple different ones including coping, hacksaw, different size wood saws for your specialized designs.
The workbench or workbenches are a lot of times the showcase of the shop. Tools stored and the top is organized so your friends are in awe of your organization skills.
Finish nailers are great for smaller projects and trim boards for house and projects.
Much like the finish nailer, the framing nailer makes bigger jobs faster and easier with the framing nailer.