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My Workshop: craftsman and maker edition
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items This is a list of equipment/tools I either have or want to have in my workshop, AKA, my home office. My wife is also into crafts, so this is her space too.
My electronics lab and technology repair list is a good companion list to this one.
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Tools & Equipment
Rotary Tools & Accessories
Cutting Tools
Hot Glue
Wood Burning and Engraving
Craft Machines
Tools & Equipment
Anybody know what time it is? Tool time!
Small project stapler. Big project stapler can be found in the woodshop list.
RIDGID | 18V 3/8 in. Crown Stapler
Headless pin nails for your small wood projects. Brad nailer for bigger projects located in the woodshop list.
RIDGID | 18V 23-Gauge 1-3/8 in. Headless Pin Nailer
If you need a cordless heat gun for your workspace then this is a good option. Also have a corded version in the electronics lab list.
RIDGID | 18V Compact Heat Gun
Wanting to get into a new hobby of plastics recycling into usable things.
Plastics Shredder Box Kit
Going to use for my new hobby working with recycled plastic by compressing plastic into a mold.
SVOPES | 6-Ton Steel Hydraulic Jack Kit (Shop Press) @ Lowes
Can attach easily to your workbench when you need it then be removed and put away when you don’t.
Dremel | Vise
Rotary Tools & Accessories
Join the rotary club and buy a Dremel. They are very versatile tools.
Great addition to your rotary tool. Seriously, watch the video and see how cool it is.
RYOBI | Hobby Station for Rotary Tool
Perfect for crafting. Great control and precision.
Dremel | Stylo+ Rotary Tool
Need more power than the Stylo? Grab the high powered Dremel I recommended for your home toolbox and then use this accessory for more precision and control.
Dremel | 36-in Flex Shaft Attachment for Rotary Tool
Cutting Tools
Cut once. After you measure twice—or more.
The Moto-Saw functions as a stationary scroll saw yet it can be removed from its base to become a portable motorized coping-saw.
Dremel | Moto-Saw .6 Amp Corded Scroll Saw and Electric Coping Saw
From miter and bevel cuts to straight and rip cuts, this Portable Saw Station is built to make every common cut simple.
Dremel | 12-volt 2 Amp 3-3/8-in Multi-Saw Kit
Oscillating multi tools are one of my favorite tools. An oscillating multi-tool cuts, scrapes, sands, and more all with a simple blade swap.
Dremel | 12-volt Oscillating Multi-Tool
Amazing scissors, especially if you do crafts out of cardboard. Replaceable blades and variable speed settings.
Dremel | 1.75-in 4V Scissors
X-Acto is a respected brand in precision cutting knives. This one has 3 different handles to aid in ergonomics.
X-ACTO | Precision Knife Set
Hot Glue
Hot glue is a thermoplastic and is best for fabric, cardboard, and foam. It has a moderate strength and is slightly flexible when dry. It drys quick like crazy glue, but is cheaper. I do recommend crazy glue if you need precision though.
The ergonomic design allows you to naturally hold with comfort, reducing hand fatigue throughout your projects. Freely move around your craft space without getting tangled in a cord or worrying about hot glue dripping with the drip-free nozzle featur...
Dremel | Cordless 4V USB Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Glue Pen
Hybrid design—can be used cordless or corded.
Surebonder | Hybrid Mini Hot Glue Gun
You can plug the power cord into the gun itself or in the charging stand. Higher temperature than the mini version.
Surebonder | Hybrid Full-Size Glue Gun
Wood Burning and Engraving
Don’t burn your house down. Or your fingers. Actually you may want to wear gloves while wood burning with these tools.
This is essentially a soldering iron, but for wood burning.
Walnut Hollow | Creative Versa-Tool
Will need some pliers if you want to change while they’re hot. Or you could use heat resistant gloves.
Walnut Hollow | Hot Stamps - Uppercase Alphabet
Pliers or heat resistant gloves will be needed to change out the stamp while it’s hot.
Walnut Hollow | Hot Stamps - Lowercase Alphabet
Spelling something will take forever if you wait for it to cool down after every character. Use some pliers or heat resistant gloves to change out the stamps.
Walnut Hollow | Hot Stamps - Numbers & Symbols
Allows for a more drawing-like experience than the other burner on the list.
Walnut Hollow | Creative Woodburner Tool
Craft Machines
Home/DIY, beginner appropriate
Seems expensive, but not if you take into account that it is 4 different craft machines in 1.
xTool | M1 Ultra: The World's First 4-in-1 Craft Machine
One of the most beginner friendly printers. Has fully automatic calibration.
Bambu | Lab A1 Multi-color 3D Printer
Maker Electronics
Take a look at my electronics lab and technology repair list for more related products.
Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits. Any microcontroller you want is available plus all the components you need for your projects.
Adafruit Industries
Another great site for your maker electronics: boards, components, etc.
SparkFun Electronics