Basic Tools For a Hand Tool Woodworking Shop - Starter Tool Set for the workshop

What tools should I buy to start Hand Tool Woodworking? Here is your answer! Here is my list of basic hand tools as a starter set for any workshop or wood shop. this is not a how-to but a how you can start woodworking for less than $20

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[swimrski]

My dad's advice, which has served me well: "When you are buying a tool for the first time, DON'T buy the expensive tools. Also, stay away from the cheapest tools, but buy something inexpensive. If you wear it out that means it's a tool you use with some frequency so you should replace it with something of much better quality. Otherwise, it's likely just a tool that's sitting on a shelf."

[DigitalMentorGroup]

This video was one of the most useful I've seen on YouTube. As it progresses, I was running a 'Got It, Need It' checklist. Many years ago, an old neighbour gifted me with his box of hand tools, before he moved to a retirement home. Those tools, including a brace and bits, assorted hand planes, and other essentials, were ancient then. They still work today! Thank you!

[soofihasan]

I am amazed and humbled by someone like you not being a tool snob and providing great solid advice. Thank you for drumming sense into my head who had an hour ago bought yet another stanley sweetheart plane that looked prettier (just canceled the order, am going to be content with my no 4). Thank you and God bless. Regards from Pakistan

[slantsix]

It is amazing that you built that work bench with just those 3 tools! Great video, thanks for posting!

[triune_blades]

I found a couple antique deep cut coping/fret saws for less than $10 last year. I was so excited.

[JoshuaSigloch]

About the only "formal" experience I have had in wood working was from my days in middle school. That being said. I have been having this itch to start wood working again. My wife says I should be making wood working into a career path, but I never really gave much consideration into it because I thought it was just a really expensive thing to start getting into. This video has definitely helped me realize I can get started next paycheck. Thank you for your very comprehensive video. With some hard earned skills I can get started on making that dream of wood working for a living a reality. That and I can stop spending money on a lot of furniture in the house. lol

[alexanderjnaazeer]

Pretty good list, the only thing I would change is switch out the try square for a good combination square, just more versatile. And all I would add is a tenon saw, I find my sash saw bottoming out constantly and its so frustrating. And some kind of knife (not a marking knife) something like a mora 106, I use it constantly for chamfering end grain on chair legs or tenons, or making small adjustments to things. But over all great video that I am sure will help a lot of people out.

[mm]

Excellent advice, and the best part is that you start with sharpening. A sharpening solution must necessarily be part of your very first tool kit: it’s just no fun when your tools aren’t sharp. Well done for including it at the very top.

I disagree with one thing: a square should be there on the first day, too. And another remark: I have two proper straight edges (24" and 50") and I use them all the time. I think something that is reliably flat or straight should be part of the kit fairly early on.

[benmorris]

I like how how quite alot of these hand tools already I have a brace planes, a variety of spoke shaves, calipers, Compasses ect. All of which are in dire need of restoration they about 150 years and belonged to my great grandfather who was a shipwright in barrow and Furness. I also have a Japanese pull saw that my friend gave me. My first project will be a new handle for the brace and probably a shave horse

[marcspade_pipes]

I went to Aldi and picked up the chisels today. Now, after I get a hand plane, my wood working journey can officially begin. Thank for these videos. You really have a way of making all of this seem possible to get into and not so daunting.

[eddyviolet]

It's like minecraft, you start with some wood and make some tools. Btw I love how you show the most minimal setup you can possibly get. I'm getting into minimalism but I do love crafts and hobbies

[josezuniga]

I decided I wanted to find a hand plane first than anything else since it's been one of the harder tools to find, but today I bought an old brace for $10. It's handles are a bit banged up but it works perfectly fine. I can't wait to find a hand plane and the rest of the tools. :)

[Paul]

"Wood By Wright"and "WranglerStar" are both doing YouTube videos on Basic Tools For a Hand Tool Woodworking Shop - Starter Tool Set for the workshop! You both are on the right track for helping Newbies. My son needs this info; I will forward your YouTube channel info to him. Thanks for the video. Keep up the good work!

[hollysmith]

I've been making my "starter set" and some people think you have to spend a ton of money on tools but you don't, I've been buying the best tool I can in my price range and its working just fine. The expensive tools are nice to have if you can afford it and I can't

[bandersnatchful]

Excellent! I hate measuring anything. So long as it looks nice and is functional. Best beginners tool guide I've seen. Thanks!

[robertwilson]

Wow I was hoping to find that I needed something else. sounds like this is the list to keep in my tool box underneath my work bench. Thanks for the information.

[gazgough]

Fantastic video, i can vouch for this as well. i have a multi purpose saw, a coping saw, 4 chisels and 2 planes. All i would add is a speed square. Apart from these tools i use sandpaper and a £15 drill + bit set. Thats it, it might not last or be the world best quality tools but they work, and if you can use a cheap/ not so great tool, when you do get a great tool you will appreciate it 1000% more. Once again brilliant video!!

[JimDockrellWatertone]

Things to make big pieces of wood smaller. Things to join your now smaller pieces of wood together. Great little kit there James.

[bret_Lambky]

Great video, this is a very comprehensive list of tools to get started. I like the fact you threw in some options. Ie. the use of high grit sandpaper vs the high $$ diamond stone.
People like to have options especially getting started. Cost can prohibit people from enjoying the craft.

[grizzlydan]

My accumulation of hand tools took place pretty close to your recommendations. I use a Millers Falls #2 hand drill a lot to make small holes with either twist drill bits or antique straight flute bits. I have smaller and larger hand drills but If I could have only one it would be my # 2 or a stanley of approximately the same size