Woodworking is an interesting hobby. To
start off, you need the basic tools every woodworker has.
Many novice woodworkers think that wood
working is an expensive type of hobby. You have to purchase a whole set of
woodworking tools in order to start a project. However, for starters, there are
only seven recommended woodworking tools a beginner must have. These tools are
all affordable and easy to find in the market.
Circular saw is the first handheld power
tool a neophyte woodworking enthusiast should have. It can substitute for other
tools, making it the most basic and versatile of all the woodworking tools.
Though it takes time and practice for a beginner to get used to it, it can
manage a lot of cutting tasks quickly.
Try to get one with a higher horsepower.
And if you are willing to invest, it is best to get the model with safety
features. This is important especially to beginners who are not yet very
skilled in handling woodwork tools.
Next on the list is a power drill. This
tool can handle different drilling tasks. It is recommended that a beginner use
the quality 3/8 inch corded version for his first drill.
Also get a jig saw. It is able to cut wood
in a curved and circular pattern. If possible, choose the orbital action corded
model. It is ergonomically friendly and convenient to operate. You can change
the blades easily also.
And then there's the random orbital sander.
This power tool is used for sanding wood. It reduces any sanding marks that may
appear on the stock. Make sure the sander you will buy has a dust collection
bag. It makes your workplace cleaner when you are doing your project.
Another essential possession is a table
saw. These are tables especially made for woodworking. There is a blade that
extends out of the surface to support the material being cut or worked on. This
blade has a motor run on electricity, belt or gears.
A compound miter saw will also be very
helpful to you. It is handy for any project requiring angled cuts in two
planes. It has an electric motor attached on a swing arm. The arm turns to the
left or right to make angled cuts.
Consider the blade size of the miter saw
you plan to get. The longer the diameter of the blade, the longer cut it can
make. Later on you will realize that a miter saw works better than a circular
saw.
Last but not the least is your router. A
quality stationary based model is already enough to take care of a number of
tasks. It can be attached on a router table. In buying a router, go for at
least a 2 horsepower model and with variable velocity.
Keep in mind that in starting out a hobby,
careful not to be so engrossed in buying so many tools or materials that you
might end up not having to use all of them. Always start with the basics. As
you improve in the craft, you can always add on and upgrade your existing
tools.