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A Woodworker's Basic Tool Kit

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• A Woodworker's Basic Tool Kit
• A Basic, Commonsense Tool Kit

A Basic, Commonsense Tool Kit

Measuring Tools:

Combination square
Sliding bevel
Marking gauge
Framing square
Steel tape (10' or 12')
Folding rule
Compass
Scratch awl

Cutting Tools:

Crosscut saw (12 pt.)
Rip saw (6 1/2 or 7 1/2 pt.)
Backsaw or dovetail saw (15 tpi)
Coping saw
Hacksaw
Slip-joint pliers
Needle-nose pliers
Diagonal cutters

Shaping Tools:

Smooth plane
Low-angle block plane
Wood chisels (1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1")
Single-cut mill bastard file
Round rasp
Flat rasp
Cabinet scraper and hand scrapers
Utility knife

Joining Tools:

Claw hammer (16 oz.)
Finish hammer (8 oz.)
Nail set
Wooden mallet
Screwdrivers (straight, Phillips)
Doweling jig
Bench vise or clamping system
Bar or pipe clamps (2-3' and 2-5' min.)
Handscrews
C-clamps

Safety & Maintenance:

Face shield or safety glasses
Hearing protector
Dust mask or respirator
Sharpening stone (dual-purpose, coarse/fine)

Portable Power Tools:

Router (1 hp, 1/4" collet) Purchase bits as needed; bead, chamfer, cove, straight, round-over, rabbet.
Circular saw (7 1/4")
Drill (3/8" variable speed)
Twist drills (1/16-3/8")
Spade-shaped drill bits
Brad-point drill bits
Jigsaw
Dual-action pad sander (straight-line and orbital)
Belt sander (3X21" with dust collection)

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