What Tools Do You Need to START Woodworking? Beginner Woodworking Tool List

I get asked pretty often about the tools that are necessary to start woodworking, so I decided to make a video to help you guys out! Hopefully this is helpful!

Tablesaw Jig Playlist:

Router Jig Playlist:

Milling Lumber without a Jointer:

Marking and Measuring Tools:

Bandsaw Tune-up:
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Sander I Currently Use:

Sander I Used When I Started:

Drill and Driver (I have this set also, it’s a good deal!):

Circular Saw (I have this one also!):

Combo Pack (Has everything you need and more!):

Handsaw:

Sorry, can’t link to a table saw, but I can link to blades I like!

Thin Kerf Combo Blade for Everything:

Flat Top Grind Blade for Joinery:

Trim Router with Plunge Base that I have:

Trim Router that’s popular and goes with the tools linked above:

Plunge base that goes with that Router:

Big Beast of a Router:

Bandsaw:

Benchtop Sander (mine is actually broken, so I linked a different one):

Belt Sander:

Handplane:

Spokeshave Option 1:

Spokeshave Option 2 (more affordable):

Planer:

Dust Mask:

Safety Glasses:

Pocket Hole Jig (This is a new one that just came out that looks really cool):

Center Finding Dowel Jig:

Squeezy Clamps:

Cabinet Master Clamps (Showed Pony ones here, but I have both Pony and these Besseys):

Ratchet Straps:

Handscrew Clamps:

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[lukasgrzybowski]

"I bought this for myself as my 10-year anniversary" - I like this logic... I have some talking to do with my wife.. LOL!

[christianholmstedt]

... and the last item on the list is:
- Buy a forest. It's a total game changer.

[mikasauchiha]

Here in our country🇵🇭, there are so many stereotype people. They always think that carpentry is only for males. But still, I'm willing to learn it. I would like to make a room for my cats.

[justadad]

I have been watching beginner videos for a few days now, and you’re the only person that addressed PPE at all.

[setphaser]

no one ever talks about the maintenance and the struggles. they make out everything is super easy which is why i always thought i wasn’t good at something, or i was doing it wrong... so thank you for warning us about what to expect on the journey!

[nutsbutdum]

I like that she doesn't waste time and jumps right in. Definitely going to bookmark this for later reference.

[HDBoyWonder]

This is the best “Introduction to Woodworking’ video ever. On point, concise, well-written script combined with the credible experience of a professional woodworker. Every aspiring artisan, or even anyone just interested in a home shop should see this. High school students should see this ion shop class. Fabulous. Thank you for your ideas.

[DaysDX]

I'm learning more from like 3 days of watching your videos than in any others I've watched before.

[geraldaugustus]

I finally, 6 years in, bought a track saw after realizing how much sheet material I was cutting down with a circular saw and how long it took to setup a fence properly to get a good cut. I was IMMEDIATELY gratified at the time and headaches saved. But I also think I bought it at the right time. Learning to solve my problems with a stripped down tool taught me a lot along the way (something I think you touch on on another video). I guess the advice I add is, buy something when you REALLY understand why you want it and what it will do for you and you will never have a tool collecting dust. Thanks for the great video!

[dorinabanoss]

It's so good to see another woman doing woodworking. Thank you for all your videos, these are very helpful!

[tonyborzumato]

Hi, Tamar. I really enjoy your style of instruction. I've been woodworking on and off for about 20 years now, but still pick up new tricks from videos like yours. In case no one's mentioned it, your Dewalt 745 has been replaced by the model 7491, which is an improved version. It still has all the features of the 745, but also some changes /improvements. I have very little space in my 1-car garage, so the 7491, with its folding stand, was a great choice. I've been using it for almost 6 months now, and am very pleased. It's not a SawStop 5hp cabinet saw, but for what it is, it's pretty good. Keep up the good work.

[rolf_reichts]

"I hate the jigsaw" - made my day! :)

[lolhing]

You inspire me to wood working. I m planning to start by Dec 2021.
This month I received :
1) Bosch hand drill
2) Stanley hand planer
3) Stanley circular saw
4)DC circular sander
5) DC flat sander
6) ingco-F clamp x6
7) Combination angle
8) Bosch Angle Ginder
and on the way
9) Belmash SDR 2000+ ( compact table planer, saw thickneser, drilling, brush, and milling.
10) Makita 12mm router.
11) Black&Decker jig saw.
I m quite nervous for I never done carpentry.
I hope I can pull it with this.
Limited budget.

[keithmiller]

I couldn't agree more with your beginner's tool assessment needs. About 2 years ago I purchased a used Kobalt table saw for mobile construction for a small amount since it needed some repairs. I stripped it, repaired it, and lubricated it an reassembled it. There's so much satisfaction of restoring one's own tools especially when they work great!

[rosevan]

I’m a newbie. 52 yrs old artist... trying to get into woodworking in order to do my own stretcher frames and stretch my own canvases. You are very good in teaching. Thanks for your channel. I’m a subscriber.

[kalev]

For remilling bandsaw + what ever sander you can afford makes sense on the lower budget, but the comments about bandsaw+ thickness planer or electric handheld planer vs going full blown jointer were spot on.

[catfishcave]

“Ripped the rounded edge off a 2x4...” - I remember that exact feeling. So happy with my tablesaw! Still waiting on getting my router...
I like the emphasis you put on getting the tools you need for your next project; as well as, getting the tools for working the way you like to work.

[independenttntn]

I left a comment yesterday about being glad that one your your videos popped into my feed. You are truly gifted in your teaching ability. It simply amazes me how many things you mention that others not only don't, but the thoughts would never enter into their realm of thinking. Keep up the great work. I work in IT and listen to your videos in the background while I work all day. Your woodworking videos have replaced all the "doom and gloom" of the talk radio that I used to listen to, and the added plus is that in greatly increases my woodworking skills.

[ProfessorVector]

I love the transitions too and the walk in and stoop down into the camera frame is great.

[woodsmanforlife]

For my 'bush carpentry' I use circular saw, 4 + 8' straight edge, table saw, cordless drill, belt sander,
many hand tools.
Re-mill lots of wood on my table saw.
Great video, thanks for sharing!