Woodworkers, Start Your Engines With Seven Power Tools.
After you’ve established your shop, you should invest in some power tools. This list of the magnificent seven power tools are generally accepted as the basis for a thriving workshop.
A circular saw should the be the first thing you purchase. Test its speed and power with various types of wood scraps so you have a feel for what it can do. You will discover that the circular saw will become your instrument of choice when it’s time to make a cut.
You’ll also need a power drill. Battery operated drills are handy, but you will find it is nowhere near as strong as an electric powered one. Corded drills also can be operated at slower or faster speeds depending on the job. A good all-purpose corded drill with a 3/8ths inch capacity won’t cost too much and will have a variety of uses around the house.
A jigsaw will cut wood and patterns. They have narrow blades that power up and down while making the cut. Avoid future hassles by choosing a model that makes it a snap to change the blade.
Number four on the power tool check list is a random orbital sander. They are perfect for beginners because they are so forgiving. The sanding disks they employ spin randomly, leaving a smooth surface and avoiding the sanding marks a palm sander usually leaves in the grain.
Table saws are expensive, but worth the price, and very necessary. Most of your projects will demand the use of a table saw. Look for one that has a strong, steady work area. It should also have a lever to that you are able to lift and release the blade, and another lever to adjust the blade’s angle. You’ll also want a strong motor that has enough power to make clean, smooth cuts in stubborn hardwoods like oak.
For making cuts at vertical and horizontal angles at the end of a piece of wood, you’ll need a compound miter saw. A miter saw will eventually become your substitute for the circular saw, allowing for clean, sharp cuts with a little practice.
The final power tool is a router. This tool allows you to cut and shape wood by hollowing out a targeted area. Start with a stationary base model that has a minimum 2-horsepower engine and a variable speed option. A wide range of router bits allows you to create round, square, and V-shaped grooves that will add to the beauty of your woodworking project. After you know how to use a router, you’ll be able to make beautiful designs.
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