eat_slp.fish asked:


ie. what they are ,what they are for and how they should be used.
I’ve tried a search but came up with nothing.please give a link or site name thanks

Clinton N. Maxwell asked:




While some amateur craftsmen as well as professionals believe they have found the best woodworking tools available, the debate over which equipment is best will probably continue for years to come. Especially among the less-experienced amateurs and hobbyists, there is still a question about which tools are best for stocking the efficient workshop. Professionals in the woodworking and building fields quickly answer by listing the company names and models of the items they prefer.

Yet, there are many quality brands from both old-line, classic companies and some that have entered the field more recently but produce excellent tools and equipment. Some tools are ideal for the less experienced worker while professionals may choose from heavy-duty, commercial versions of the same type of tool.

What’s in a Name?

In many cases it is ideal to choose a power tool or other piece of equipment by name, selecting from such notable companies as Sears Craftsman, Rockwell, Ridgid or Hitachi. Even the occasional hobbyist is familiar with the Sears and Craftsman names, while many will not recognizing some of the more commercial brands. The Sears line of tools and machinery is ideal for homeowners and hobbyists, but it is interesting that many professionals swear by the brand as well.

The other brands mentioned, Hitachi, Rockwell and Ridgid, are more frequently found in the workshops of experienced handymen and professionals. These products can be purchased from various retail outlets that count many professionals among their customers. In recent years, large home improvement outlets have been quite successful offering these commercial brands to pros and serious amateurs.

Some who work with wood or build on a regular basis choose to add discount woodworking tools to their workshop inventory. Rockler Woodworking is one recognized name in this field that offers classes in woodworking as well as tools for the projects that are subjects of the classes. Most of the activity takes place in a hardware store atmosphere that is helpful to the students.

The Well Stocked Workshop

Starting a workshop with basics such as a sander, a small table saw, drill and chisels is a great idea. In many cases, tools can be purchased as needed, meaning that the beginner can stock a workshop with hand and power tools that get their initial use in a first project, then are stored for future use. In addition to the above-mentioned tools, a new workshop will probably need additional bits and screwdriver heads for the power tool, as well as a circular saw, a mitre saw and a router. Again, these can be added as needed for designed projects and more complex projects.

Cordless tools have become more popular as battery and charging technology has improved. Drills, power drivers etc. are now available in rechargeable models that make the tools portable and efficient for moving about the work space. For clean up purposes, a quality shop vac may be needed. Plans for most projects will include a complete list of parts, measurements and materials. Many will also include suggestions for tools needed. This alone can help the beginner get started.

Thomas K asked:




Tired of looking though stacks of woodworking books and magazines to find the instructions for a woodworking project? Would it be nice to be able to have thousands of woodworking plans and diagrams available at anytime? No more leafing through a stack of old woodworking magazines trying to find a specific project.

1. What Is Woodworking4Home?

Woodworking4Home kit has thousands of woodworking projects organized by the project. The woodworking projects, plans and diagrams are quickly accessible on a computer anytime. It is as simple as deciding on what type of project to take on. Simply click the button for that project and then chose between the many woodworking plans available for that project. The project instructions and diagrams can be left of the computer for easy access or printed.

2. Easy To Follow Woodworking Projects.

Often woodworking projects are not completed by new or inexperienced woodworkers. It is not that the person is not capable of completing the project. Instead the directions and information provided by the instructions and diagrams are a fault. They are complexly written, incorrectly written or missing information the writer assumed everyone knows. People become frustrated and give up or move onto another project never knowing that it was the instructions at fault, not them.

Woodworking4Home site only provides clear and easy to follow instructions and diagrams. All instructions are designed in a step by step manner that is just as easy for the experienced woodworker to follow as the inexperienced woodworker. The goal of Woodworking4Home is to provide woodworking projects that anyone can do. There is no worry about miscommunication, inaccurate diagrams, or missing steps in any of the projects. Every single one of the thousands of woodworking projects available are well written, easy to understand and accurate information and diagrams.

3. Is Woodworking4Home Worth It?

Every day thousands of people are happily completing projects they found in the Woodworking4Home kit or site. They found the instructions and diagrams to be easy to follow. They are able to tackle any project they find with confidence that they will be able to finish what they start. They don’t spend time looking for a project either. Almost any project an individual can come up with can be found on the site or in the kit.

Greg K. Hansward asked:




When you are a woodworker, you want to populate your workshop with the best tools possible. It is a waste of your time and money to buy tools and machinery in low quality, because eventually they will have to be replaced at great expense. It is better to start off with the best and build your collection from the ground up. So what are the best tools? This short list will let you know what to buy.

When buying tools and woodworking machinery, always go with trusted, name brands. Brands like Sears Craftsman tools, Hitachi, Rigid, and Rockwell all have good reputations. If you are looking to spend less money but still want a high quality tool, then you can investigate the deals at Rockler Woodworking, a shop that has locations around the nation. Rockler also has the benefit of offering on site classes and instruction to its customers.

Some tools can be bought used as well as new. Metal hand tools do not experience much wear and tear, so you can purchase models at yard sales that are in decent shape. If you try to buy used drills or other power tools, be more wary. If the owner did not take proper care of these items, they could have depreciated in value and reliability very quickly. Additionally, used items usually do not have warranties or any kind of manufacturer insurance for second owners. Not to mention that the instruction booklet is usually missing on the second time around.

Not only does your standard woodworking workshop demand such machinery as cordless drills, table saws, jigs, and other essential equipment, you also will find that you need extra pieces for your woodworking career that do not exactly work with wood. For example, a shop vac always comes in handy for the messy days at the workshop, with the air and floor are circulating with sawdust and shop debris. Additionally, portable lights can be very useful when working on jobs at night, or in the winter when it gets dark out early. These staples and other similar ones can help you work, even though they are not necessarily essential for your projects themselves. But where does it ever end? Some craftsmen could not get by without their coffee machines!

In addition to machinery like saws and drills, an expert woodworker requires hand tools like great hammers, chisels, and screwdrivers. Every tool box should have tools like this in a variety of shapes, weights, and sizes. When you compile a tool box, you can buy your items separately or purchase them all-in-one in a single set. However, sometimes the components of a tool box set can be cheap or far from ideal for your specific purposes. If you know tools, and you know what you need, then you might be better off buying a variety of brands for your personalized toolbox. This way, you can really customize your collection and make it right for you. Woodworking jobs always demand different tools, and it pays to be prepared.

Russ asked:


I’m getting into woodworking and i want to get a planer, but i am too cheap to get a bench planer and to lazy to get a non power planer, so that leads me to hand power planers.
If i get one with only a 3.5 inch blade will i be able to plane desktops by making multiple paralle passes?
How difficult is it to learn to be competent with a hand power planer?
Does anyone have any recommendations for a first time power planer?

THanks