What tools should I take to a beginners woodworking class?
aria2323 asked:
This is the class description:
This is the class description:
Students taking this class will work on a pre-selected project using either hand tools and/or small power tools. The project will include most phases of woodworking skills: cutting, gluing, sanding and assembly. Materials for this project will be furnished, however, students are encouraged to bring their own power or hand tools to use.
Any suggestions?
Question posted courtesy of: Eleanor
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August 30th, 2007 at 3:55 am
Without knowing the size of the project, it is difficult to know the range of tools needed. But I would suggest you take the basics, like : a hand saw, wood chisels (1/2″ to 1″), hammer or wooden mallet, ruler, square, sanding block (with medium sandpaper - 120G), a pair of wood clamps, pencil. If you have a small power drill, take it too, with some drill bits. Hope this helps. Good luck!! Oh, I nearly forgot. Do you have a plane? Not the one that flies. The one that shaves timber. If so, take it too !!!
September 2nd, 2007 at 7:22 am
That would depend on how well the shop is equipped with shop tools and hand tools. Start by bringing a good apron, tape measure and pencil. If you are serious about woodworking in the future you’ll want your own tools because you won’t be able to use THEIR tools and shop forever. I do a lot of woodworking in my small garage. I started out slowly and over the course of a few years have 90% of everything I need. The best investment I made was the Ridgid portable table saw and portable sliding compound miter saw which cost me about $500. each, but have already paid for themselves over and over again. I also have lots of portable drills, circular saws and belt sanders. Because I also do remodeling of other people’s homes, I own some pneunamatic nailers and power tools and a good air compressor to power them. Good Luck