Don't waste money on the WRONG woodworking tools!

What tools do beginner woodworkers actually need to buy?

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0:00 - Tiers FTW
4:54 - Cut the Cord?
7:05 - Square Makers
9:28 - The Best Hand
11:21 - The Secret

[dillpicklewes]

Unbelievably refreshing to see someone who's focused on affordability and small spaces. Please keep it up and I'll be happy to keep feeding the algorithm.

[Soupboy]

Thank you! Biggest turn off of “for beginners” vids is “you don’t need expensive tools, build these jigs!”

Proceed to use $10k workshop to build said jigs.

For a true beginner, your channel is a breath of fresh air!

[kenbred]

Cordless choice for me boils down to chargers I don't want to have 10 different chargers laying around, taking up valuable space. So I picked one brand and went with it and got a 3 station aftermarket fast charger

[Not_TVs_Frank]

My #1 rule for tool purchases is to never buy a tool unless i have a project that really needs it. I've mostly only ended up with small tools that don't follow this rule, either as gifts or in auction lots.

[NewTestamentDoc]

love your perspective. You make woodworking real. A lot of us retired/disabled guys can't afford much stuff. We don't have much space. I don't even have half of the big stuff you have.... but I don't have the room... still, I wish I had seen this video 10 years ago!

[shelleyeisele]

Iim a beginner—and appreciate your advice. I bought three Wen tools-trim router, electric planer, and a jig saw. Not top of the line— but affordable. Thanks for the advice about planer and jointer—I’ve been looking for someone who gives good advice—and isn’t pushing new products every week.

[ogswagballer]

Super helpful. Just bought a house and it’s brought me to start wood working and this is the best guide I’ve found where you’re clearly not pushing a brand.

[chashint]

I like you, I hope your channel gains traction.

[patrickberhow]

Please continue. Just starting to get tools after 20 years of experience. I want to branch out solo. This is gold

[TomSLAMG]

Keep up the great work! I think most beginners need to get out and build with what they have. Watching videos about new tools is fun but so many of the tools are not needed to start. Building the skills of how to measure and how to operate a tool actually is fundamental to me.

[jsschlat]

Great video with excellent advice. I'm a hobbyist building mostly furniture for the last 25 years and agree with all your comments! If you avoid the absolute bottom of the barrel tools, you can at least get by and make nearly anything.

[phillipmetal]

Great advice and wish I’d seen this when first starting out. Thanks!

[SylviaDrake]

I like to look for tools and accessories at estate sales. I have found items still in packaging for pennies on the dollar. This was a helpful video for me getting my workshop up and going. Thank you!

[orrinkelso]

I got the Bosch router kit on sale for $179. It is an awesome kit. Very high quality. I have been using routers for over 50 years. My Dad made custom furniture for a living. So I have spent a lot of time using professional equipment.

[prerecordedresponse]

Cords also slow down the process.

I hate having to hunt down an extension cord or move my piece to another location to plug in.

[SCP-]

I agree with just about everything, and used is the way to go with big tools. I saved 450$ (Canadian dollars) on my Dewalt 735
Where I disagree is the battery tools. Having just one type is the way to go. Lots of batteries, only one charger. And I have now invested in lawn care equipment that uses the same batteries. Saves time, space, and with a dozen batteries kicking around I am never out of power !!!!
Great video just the same.

[P]

4:05 Don't forget sliding table saws. 😅

[jimmaguire]

Great tip about buying better blades and bits! First hand experience, many bits/blades use low quality metal that just don't hold up and don't perform.

[CobyPachmayr]

Love the straightforward and practical advice

[rohlfing]

30-40 years ago I used to buy Skil tools, but no more. They've gone too far with cost cutting. Ryobi for my cordless stuff has served me well, and while not a professional I use my stuff harder than most hobbyists. DeWalt and Bosch corded stuff serves me very well, not a fan of cordless DeWalt for the price premium. Great video.