20 Tools Under $30 Every Woodworker Needs

Discover 20 essential woodworking tools under $30 that every woodworker needs! In this video, Rich highlights budget-friendly tools that will enhance your projects without breaking the bank. Perfect for beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike, these affordable must-haves will help you build, craft, and create with ease. Watch now to upgrade your toolkit on a budget!
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00:01 Introduction
02:07 Automatic Center Punch
03:13 Moisture Meter
04:31 Good Dust Mask
05:53 Brad Point Drill Bit Set
07:00 Steel Ruler
08:21 Small Try Square
09:26 Center Finder
11:30 3M Xtract Sanding Discs
12:38 Good Brushes for Finishing
14:36 Pipe Clamps
15:45 DeWalt Flush Cut Saw
17:21 Plastic Faced Mallet
18:30 Digital Angle Finder
19:57 Digital Calipers
21:49 Pencil Sharpener
23:14 Wood Carving Mallet
24:17 Glue Bottle Opener
25:56 Double-sided Masking Tape
27:32 Magnetic Flex LED Lights
28:25 DeWalt Double-Edged Pull Saw
29:32 Outro
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[TheStobyReport]

I have and use regularly every one of the tools you recommend with the exception of the moisture meter. I've solved that problem with procrastination. I've got a stock of sapele that has been waiting for me to get to it for seven years. I think it's dry.

[TheSMEAC]

If one just views the list (without watching the video), I don’t think there’s any woodworker who would take umbrage with any items but for maybe pipe clamps and the dewalt double edge saw you mentioned. Even in that, your explanations where you qualify those two items firmly put those unequivocally back in the list of 100% true (i.e. someone could very well not need a dewalt saw if they began with another saw). Conversely, the claim that cubitron technology sandpapers are an absolute stand alone category that is spot on is also true on its own. I can’t see how anyone would watch this and find a single spurious listing you’ve made here. Great Video, you obviously spent some time thinking this video through. I don’t think I could make a list like this without putting some genuine thought into it where I wouldn’t be spurious myself. You sir, did a magnificent job here🫡

[lourias]

Yes, I have truly enjoyed your tips, tricks, and basic advice. The pro's and con's of each top is extremely helpful.

I am a grandmother on the disabled list, with lots of time to spend with my grandbabies. So, on my good days, I like to see what i can do with wood.

[johnmay]

Thank you for video theirs always something new to learn

[matt]

3M xtract sandpaper is soooo good. It’ll remove material much faster than anything else I’ve used.

[woodrowsmith]

I am happy to report that over my 35+ years of manufacturing sawdust, I have 18 out of 20. Don't have a mallet, but just got a lathe last month. Don't have the glue bottle opener, but will have before the day is over. That thing is brilliant.

One remark I hear from many who brave the dust and knarly looking tools is " Wow! You have everything!" I just raise my eyebrows...thinking to myself " I'm just getting started 😂"

[johnnyb]

I’m in the buy more pencils camp. I pick up 12dz neon colored mechanical ones and just scatter them around my shop like confetti.

[Robyrob]

Flea markets, garage sales and buy/sell shops are a great place to get tools on the cheap. Picked up a brand new steel ruler for $1.

[tatehogan]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm not a new woodworker by any means, however i learned long ago that you always want to listen to the "old timers" and that keeps true in this case. Always end up picking up some new knowledge. Have a great day!

[aball]

Great video, great tips.
I do one thing different.
I buy plastic mechanical pencils during the back to school sales. I bought 30 .5 for $6. And to my surprise each one has 3 sets of lead in them. I figured for the price they would have only one and I'd just throw them away when they run out.
Since I have so many I keep them all over the shop.

And my experience with the 3M Xtract discs is the tear very easily. Just rounding off a corner has had them tear. I agree that they are great but too fragile for me.

Take care

[ronin]

Absolutely great ideas for basic tools for every shop.

[-ten]

The wood glue opener is such an awesome tip!

[klmbuilders]

Tool #21- CA glue. Indespensaible for quick glue ups such as making a one time use jig. I use it in different applications in the shop and on the job. Starbond is my choice.

[davidwright]

Some excellent recommendations! About the only one that doesn't work for my budget are the pipe clamps. The Harbor Freight clamp mechanisms are pretty cheap, but the 10'- 3/4" galvanized pipe from Home Depot will cost you about $35 plus tax. Two clamps were running about $50 total. I can buy a lot of decent bar clamps from Harbor Freight for that much. I couldn't even find any pipe at my favorite tool supply...Habitat for Humanity's store.

[Chaves_Novo_Quiz]

Pure gold content as usual, thank you very much!

[jdmlude]

Great video as always! Thank you for all you and your team does!

[michaelcoury]

Thank you! Wonderful list with great explanations

[LivingTheLifeRetired]

Great video. I love watching videos that share affordable gadgets that are helpful to a new woodworker like me.

[bertmung]

My small square is handy for squaring the table saw blade.

[Kymlaar]

Thanks for the excellent video. I have a few of these (especially love my Japanese stule ryoba saw), but a lot here that I would benefit from picking up. Thanks much!