The Top 5 Tools for Any Woodworker
There is something unique and charming about working with wood. Whether you do it professionally or dabble in hobbyist carpentry in your spare time, this mouldable and versatile material has a unique appeal. Woodworkers need a selection of varied and specialist tools that make it easy to manipulate wood to meet their needs. Many can be used for numerous applications and end up becoming those tools that you can’t do without. Here are the top 5 tools we think every woodworker needs.
Chisel
The humble chisel is an essential addition to your woodworker tool kit. These sharp-angled steel tools are vital for furniture making and help you to shape and mould wood to fit your requirements. You can also use them to shave rough surfaces, cut off corners or scrape off glue and other unwanted material.
Circular Saw
Circular saws are incredibly versatile and powerful machines, allowing you to easily cut through soft and hardwoods alike. They can be both handheld for manoeuvrability or used alongside a clamp to create a table saw. If you’ve been considering a table saw but are concerned about the investment, circular saws can achieve most of the same cuts while also allowing you to work on other projects too.
Power Drill
Giving you good power and versatility, power drills are a cost-effective solution for many woodworking projects. Because they can be used with different drill bits and chucks, you can approach various projects using a single tool. Drill in to create holes for joints or to connect the two pieces of wood.
Jigsaw
These versatile power tools allow you to make both straight and curved cuts for many different woodworking projects. In contrast to a circular, the jigsaw allows you to create more intricate cuts making it ideal for decorative finishes.
Random Orbit Sander
Helping you create smooth surfaces for finishing, a random orbit sander uses hook-and-loop fastened sanding discs. It allows you to create an entirely flat surface without scratches and can remove a lot more material than a normal sander.
The right woodworking tools will ensure you achieve the best finish on your next project. If you would like any advice, support or have a question you need to ask, please do contact our friendly team who will be happy to help.