8 Essential Woodworking Tools for Beginners

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8 Essential Woodworking Tools for Beginners
When first developing your woodworking hobby,
chances are the projects are small and the tools
are simple. Maybe youre love of carpentry was
sparked when whittling a stick with a knife or
building a simple shelf with brackets for the
wall.
Whatever piqued initial interest, people who have
decided to delve further into woodworking will
need a sturdy set of tools to help with their
projects. With so many tools currently available,
it can be hard deciding which ones are needed.
This is especially true if youre working with a
tight budget. So what tools should you start
with? Dont be fooled by the numerous fancy tools
you could purchase. Simply begin slowly
accumulating the below listed essential
woodworking tools for beginners. While this list
does not include every tool you may need for all
beginner joinery plans, it does give you a very
solid foundation on which to build your tool
collection.
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1 Miter Saw A miter saw is a great tool for
making accurate cuts. It is also, as the name
suggests, great for creating miters as it can be
angled to cut into the wood youre working
without difficulty. 2 Cordless Power
Drill Versatile, many may already have one of
these lying around. A cordless power drill
(preferably with a lithium ion battery) is used
for drilling holes in boards, as well as screwing
things together. 3 Orbital Sander This tool
isnt entirely necessary but can shave a
substantial number of hours off your projects. It
works by effectively sanding down wood much
quicker than youd be able to by hand. 4 Coping
Saw This tool, which slightly resembles a cheese
slicer found in most kitchens, is used for making
rough cuts into boards. It is also useful in
eliminating waste from popular joints like the
dovetail. 5 Folding Ruler or Tape Measure This
basic item makes the list of essential
woodworking tools for beginners because it is
vital, but often overlooked until needed. A
folding ruler or tape measure allows you to make
precise measurements, which are essential to a
projects end results. 6 Clamps Clamps are used
to hold joints together after they have been
glued. It allows you to move on to something
else while that glue dries. Almost any joinery
plan will require clamps. Every woodworker
hobbyist should have a minimum of one hand screw
clamp and three bar types. 7 Circular Saw The
circular saw is portable and easy to handle. It
can make cuts to projects already glued together,
take the place of a table saw in a pinch, and
reach those tight areas other saws cant. If you
could only afford one saw, this would be the one
to get. 8 Workbench The workbench is the center
of every woodworking shop. It holds your plywood
and gives you a space to rest your tools. A good
workbench will be sturdy and safe. It is not a
bad idea to keep a few key tools on your work
bench.