10 Tools Every Woodworker Should Own

[@gordonturley7575]

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[@thefilthelement]

Another benefit to the pin nailer is you can get plastic nails. I use them sometimes to hold material on my CNC and you don't have to worry about the bit hitting it and ruining a good CNC but

[@dennisw8166]

A guy I used to work with had an apron similar to yours. People thought he "looked like a dork" . Not me. I've been meaning to get one - especially for inside work simply due to the fact that an ordinary toolbelt has the hammer on the side among other tools. The apron keeps most tools you need to have from bumping into the homeowners furniture . I can't count how many times I've bang a fancy coffee table with my hammer swinging all over the place while carrying in a piece of lumber or other items. Great video. Subscribed

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you! I love my apron for sure. Makes life way easier

[@michaelbrown7469]

I had my wife make one for me! Greatest thing she ever made! (in my opinion! haha)

[@A6Legit]

That table saw attachment looks like something I definitely want.

[@davidndahura7437]

Those tools are for hobbyist woodworkers, thanks for the video.

[@almafernandez7328]

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[@moonraker8794]

I have a much cheaper mitre saw clamp called my hand. Most newer saws come with them anyways but most you'll find in a shop drawer somewhere

[@JoeSmith-gm9ul]

Mr. Bent, Thanks for your timely response. I'm new to You Tube participation with video personalities so I don't know the protocol and etiquette just yet. To illustrate just how much of a newcomer to I am to woodworking I have built Two tool totes and a bookcase. I did invest in some quality hand and power tools. I have a Dewalt portable router that intimidates the hell out of me. I'm waiting for a video from the Woodworkers Guild on routers and I'm hoping that will lend some guidance. I live in Columbus, Ohio and we have some good resources here along with a phenomenal library system that has a myriad of books and videos. Any resources you can refer me to or any information that you think would be useful to me would be greatly appreciated. If you have time constraints I will certainly understand. Thank you again. I have subscribed and am looking forward to more of your videos. Joe N. Smith Columbus, Ohio

[@bentswoodworking]

Joe Smith thank you! A router video may not be a bad idea, I may look at doing that! Honestly, my biggest resource has been KZbin, which is a big reason why I wanted to do the same to help people like you. Please if you ever have any questions, please don’t hesitate to shoot me an email or message!

[@stijnpeirlinckx9734]

"SHOULD OWN"??!! no no no!! Tools you SHOULD own as a woodworker are a hammer, clamps, some kind of good table, a sander, a drill, a saw, chisels, drillbits, ... Ok, I get the square angle. Yes, any fabricator needs to have that, but every other tool you sum up are just luxury items. Yes they could come in handy for some people, but miles and miles away from "should own"! Common now...

[@TheShackHome]

I agree. 10 tool should of been more focused on actual tools. Circular saw a some type of jig or track saw, budget table saw, cordless drill, impact driver, router or drill press. Apron, i keep thinking of my shop teacher. Guess I'm just too use to wearing my tool belt. I have a smaller version for the shop and keep my tape measure, pencils, square, mini square, centering bits, punch, hammer, screws, phone and all within reach. But those would of been under "Accessories that might come in Handy" video. Festool, that clamp is almost $100 too much for me and not something the average person should own....

[@stanleygavin9903]

Nicely done. Thanks!

[@bentswoodworking]

👍🏻

[@richardmartin4608]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. A few tools here I will definately be purchasing and was unaware they existed.

[@bentswoodworking]

Richard Martin awesome! That’s why I made it. Thanks👍🏻👊

[@Timless2]

Several of those I was unfamiliar with... thanks for the introduction. I am saving up for a good table saw and drill press.

[@bentswoodworking]

Timless2 you’re welcome! Definitely take a look on Craigslist or your local yard sale pages. Usually some great deals!

[@moonraker8794]

Good plan. Having a good table saw that cuts straight and true will save you many headaches

[@kriskurnat1104]

Hi Brent I was trying to see you wearing this apron in action but i couldnt find any video! I need to see you or somebody else that have it, and using it in action so i am sure that it is worth investment

[@bentswoodworking]

Kris Kurnat I have a video discussing it in detail. It is a great investment!

[@bentswoodworking]

John-Paul Silke This apron is one of my best purchases yet.

[@john-paulsilke893]

I have no doubt. Every other tool can be replaced with a much cheaper version but a high quality apron is the best everyday tool you can buy so spend to the moon. I have a Cadillac apron for my general contracting and almost never wore it because I didn’t buy suspenders. I bought some cheaper suspenders after I borrowed a cheap apron for a day that has suspenders and after a week went out and bought good ones. Most tradesmen won’t bother with grinding guards and anti kick saw tools but convenient ones sure up the compliance especially when you work alone. I rely on rescue on a site but a home shop worker should up his paranoid factor to level 11 and ALWAYS have as many safeties as possible to protect them. The apron is such a device as it can protect but also keeps you from being or getting distracted.

[@bentswoodworking]

John-Paul Silke agreed. It has really increased my efficiency as well. Don’t have to spend 10 minutes looking for the tool I just used.

[@pmelchman]

checkout jay bates from jays Custom Creation. He did a review and you can see it in action

[@JFKreations]

Those stock guides on your table saw really caught my eye. I don’t think I’ve seen those before. Are they a significant improvement over using featherboards?

[@bentswoodworking]

DIY The Art of Wood I think they are a vast improvement and are a great addition if they are compatible with your table saw

[@JFKreations]

Bent's Woodworking right on. I’ll have to check these out and see if they work on my saw. I recently bought the FeatherPRO FP1 Featherboard thinking they were the Bee’s Knees, but now I’m thinking different. Dig your channel by the way. Keep up the good work!

[@bentswoodworking]

DIY The Art of Wood thank you!!

[@loopedmess]

Affordable tools that can be bought at (lists all the most expensive places)

[@paulhouchen9010]

🍷

[@kylegharris]

Don’t know if anyone asked this but I immediately noticed the 1-50 crest, I went through F 1-50 a decade ago and am stationed back at benning now. Were you a drill or go through 1-50 or ?

[@bentswoodworking]

Kyle Harris I was a drill in c 1-50

[@kylegharris]

Bent's Woodworking that’s awesome I have a question I’m emailing you now if you don’t mind.

[@bentswoodworking]

Kyle Harris from 2012-2015. I teach ROTC at North Georgia now. Hopefully back to Benning after this

[@bentswoodworking]

Kyle Harris of course I don’t mind

[@shadowbanned5164]

Sort of a little misleading in some of the items....Pin nailer that needs a compressor...clamp that requires a mitre saw.... fence guide that requires a table saw...Having said that Im going to check out that clamp for the mitre saw I hope it fits my Makita.

[@cameronghafour5583]

Hey mate it’s was great video thanks for your help just wondering what tools you using for lock installation Thanks

[@bentswoodworking]

Cameron Ghafour honestly, I have never installed a lock.

[@cameronghafour5583]

Thank you for your reply

[@alpharemoval2046]

Good video. Just I wouldn't recomend festool anything to anyone... Such underpowered tools for the expense. Only thing we use often that is worth it are the dust extractors

[@Dribbling_monk]

I really love my festool router, as well as my festool vacuum. But my boss's festooned jigsaw and festool miter saw are fucking junk. I was shocked that a 1,500 dollar chop could be so worthless.

[@yfz450rider39]

Good video sir!

[@bentswoodworking]

Woesty420 thank you.

[@brownshirtreacts]

I really love your shop setup and arrangement. I'm definitely using this for inspiration for my future workshop

[@bentswoodworking]

Aziz Ramos thank you. I have a video on here for a shop tour and a recent update. They will show the shop in more detail. I will be doing another soon cause I have made some more changes.

[@brownshirtreacts]

Sweet! I'll be on the lookout!

[@web3036]

grex is by far the best pin nailer made, I luv it....

[@bentswoodworking]

WEB I agree

[@upupandawaayyyyyyyy]

That festool hold down clamp with plunge activation is awesome. Does anyone know if it is compatible with Dewalt DHS790 (similar to DWS780)? I used to have a Rigid sliding compound miter that had really nice and somewhat similar plumbing and quick locking material clamps. When I switched to Dewalt, it was one of the larger disappointments, as Bent notes here, all the twist tightening is a real waste of time. This Festool system looks really fast and well designed. Anyone with info on compatibility with Dewalt 12' Sliding compound miter saws? And model name / cost of the festool clamp? Thanks

[@bentswoodworking]

upupandawaayyyyyyyy I am fairly certain that it’s compatible with dewalt. I have talked to a few people that have one on a dewalt. There is a link to the tool in the description

[@upupandawaayyyyyyyy]

Thanks for the reply and the link. It's a nice and functional clamp, better than the included Dewalt clamp that comes with their miter saws, and it reminds me of a very useful and powerful quick release design by Ridgid, that was included with their nicer sliding compound miter saws. Having said that, there is no way to justify Festool's $90 price tag for plastic and a threaded bolt. Those guys drive me crazy with their out of this world pricing. $90 is just ridiculous - regardless of functionality. But again, thanks for the reply and link

[@bentswoodworking]

upupandawaayyyyyyyy you are welcome!

[@amithranganath5750]

Nice video Bent. I see you have a good collection of parallel clamps. I’ve started adding more clamps to my collection. Could you list out the ones you normally use (all types) and it’s size?

[@bentswoodworking]

Amith Ranganath I have 2 sizes and I believe they are 24” and 50” and honestly, I use them both the same. I started by buying the longer ones cause I could use them for smaller things also, it was just a pain sometimes. No clamps in my shop get used more then the parallel clamps!

[@TR-yn5tb]

Thanks for sharing your experiences. I’m gonna look into several of these and appreciate the ability to learn from someone who has more experience than me. Just subscribed.

[@bentswoodworking]

Tom R thank you Sir!

[@johnrobinson1020]

Tom R Just goes to show this form of advertising bait does work and another one is hooked.

[@matthewschrader4494]

I'm assuming someone suggested you lower your music levels a bit ;)

[@bentswoodworking]

Matthew Schrader a few people 🤣

[@farmerdave7965]

Measure with micrometer, mark with chalk, cut with axe.

[@KevinBower-gy5be]

Nice video buddy, and greetings from over the pond. It's also great to see a Stateside woodworker who 'gets it' when it comes to accurate, easy measuring - I'll never understand why the rest of the USA still lives in the stone age with its imperial system and how you guys manage any sort of accuracy. I mean - one yard, two feet, nine inches and seventeen sixty-fourths? For heaven's sake get with it - it's 1759mm.

[@bentswoodworking]

Kevin Bower 🤣🤣 now that I changed I totally agree!

[@johnross9369]

@@bentswoodworking come on Jason, there are two types of countries, those that use the metric system and those that put a man on the moon. lol

[@bentswoodworking]

John Ross in all fairness, metric is super easy! Lol

[@johnross9369]

@@bentswoodworking I know, there are time I like to struggle with thought.

[@chrismoore9006]

One yard is 3 feet

[@HappyfoxBiz]

yes, let's not bother with hammer, nails, screws, driver, driver bits, etc.... they are just gimmicks, this is the real deal stuff not the snake oil like others are saying

[@annielariviere5393]

My apron has 1/8 thick of glue on it

[@bentswoodworking]

Annie Lariviere well, it’s better than 1/8” of glue on your clothes 🤣

[@marshallmurrell4583]

Some folks wouldn't be happy if you hanged them with a new rope..... get a life people. Watch and learn. If you don't like what the man has to say, ignore it. If you watch with an open mind, you might learn something or figure out how to do what you do in a better or more efficient way.

[@michaelreyes4276]

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[@michael.schuler]

Excellent curation! Pro woodworker and trim carpenter 45 years here. I use most on your list and would add two: Starrett 6" rule No. C604 RE and Woodpecker 4" Aluminum Delve Square. I am never without these on my person. C604 RE has end markings to 1/2" for setting up bits and blades, and it is exactly 3/4" wide, extremely useful for trim carpentry. The combination of matte finish and deep black long-lasting etching makes it perfectly legible in all lighting conditions, better than any other rule I have ever seen. The 4" (original) aluminum Delve Square is so compact it can fit in your pants pocket, and the precise thicknesses of its flanges provide instant gauges for 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", and 3/4". The design also enables it to act as a saddle square at both 90 and 45 degs for marking face and edge at once. Plus, it has precise pencil gauge holes 1/8" o.c. and, less useful for my work, typical speed-square style angular markings every 5 degs. Tremendous functionality in a bite-size form factor. (IMO more useful than the fancier and bulkier stainless steel successor later released.)

[@bentswoodworking]

thank you so much for your feedback!!

[@Smalltime]

Not waste time? -after 1 min intro, duuuuude! ;)

[@davidlawrence6404]

Omer makes a better pinner

[@benbattino9053]

Thanks for providing the great information. I will have to look into a few of the items on your list! It is interesting how we find favorite, much used tools and use them over and over again. I agree with purchasing high quality tools that will last a lifetime. You just have to build your inventory slowly over time. Keep up the good work.

[@bentswoodworking]

Ben Battino thank you very much!

[@sashaceko]

i have been building my home furniture using almost none of the products mentioned in this video, only thing mentioned here is the "Square" and its not a brand heard it's a DIY Square does the job precisely

[@koltonkrulicki677]

Hell yeah

[@tvgorockets]

I looked into a few of these via the links and holy expensive. The tinyt is a good deal, but who can buy $200 aprons and $100 squares

[@justheretoinspireyou5803]

Timothy Vargo pointless anyway check out the best wood worker Mathias wandell smokes everyone I’ve seen with diy tools laughs at kreg jigs

[@justheretoinspireyou5803]

Fretboard Burner I don’t understand what the good decisions and crack have to do with the list. But yeah you could never have enough clamps just as crackheads can’t have enough crack

[@TheRockindio]

Dangit bobby

[@mlee6050]

It why I got pockets, I use trousers to store tools in and not use apron at all, carry at least 6 or more normally

[@pterafirma]

I love my Banks 23ga pin nailer. It was $29 from Harbor Freight, and has worked perfectly for thousands of hours.

[@blahblah5603]

You must be a "hobbyist" and not a "woodworker".

[@rwind656]

We have this pin nailer and it's very good. I would buy it again in a heartbeat. We make our choice of tools based on value, not brand name.

[@The0nionKnight]

@@blahblah5603 I have the same banks 23ga pin nailer. I would consider myself a "woodworker" and still use it. I'm waiting until it dies to replace it with something like a Bostitch or Cadex but it just keeps going. Have run literally tens of thousands of pin's through it.

[@yourfacelookslikebut]

@@blahblah5603 was that supposed to be an insult? If you work with wood.... you are a woodworker.

[@jmac2o229]

@@yourfacelookslikebut hes mad because he bought the expensive thing thats barely better than the cheap thing

[@LennartAangeenbrug]

Kickback on a miter saw? How? The force is towards the fence.. (still a good clamp is a good idea)

[@bentswoodworking]

Referring to the action of the saw, not the wood.

[@OOTurok]

If you are using a sliding miter saw... the wood can kick up & back if it's not clamped down.

[@austintechsaudio]

This guy- Great video buddy- I'm a different kind of wood worker (luthier), so our shop needs are a little different than yours, but you know - For decades all I've ever worn an apron for was messy stuff, and even in normal stuff I ain't no rosebud. I might just start wearing it more. This is private right? Here's my secret to always having a pencil - I have about 10 million pencils - all over the damn place. Once I just threw a handful of pencils to scatter them. Sure am glad no one will see this but you. This isn't public right?

[@bentswoodworking]

Hancock lol. We can pretend it’s private. That’s an effective solution to always having a pencil. 🤣

[@Norm475]

I do the same thing. Also with tape measures. Every room in my house has a tape measure and my shop has about 6.

[@ronaldprague3428]

Hey man, just found the channel, enjoying it... one minor suggestion: Shorten your intro... it's a bit much.

[@bentswoodworking]

Ronald Prague thank you! Yes, it’s being changed now.

[@LetsGoHelio]

Ronald Prague great suggestion. Also, I agree; I’m enjoying this channel as well! Great content!

[@SnootchieBootchies27]

Yeah, he basically said what he was going to talk about. Twice. I got it the first time.

[@Traitorman..Proverbs26.11]

John Eihar It’s all in imperial measures. Considering U.S. went metric in 1893 it is old school. And pricey on top of that.

[@davidmuresan628]

I invented a new Power saw named "Parallel Guided Power Saw" you can see here on you tube under this name. Do you think your shop would benefit having my saw? I wish a partner to manufacture my saw.

[@woodensurfer]

What is wrong with using MDF as spacers? So many people want to waste money.

[@mlee6050]

@woodensurfer depends where you are, it illegal or something to machine mdf in america so can order it as sheets or as machined in, they not want it machined there

[@dannyward6927]

You have many interesting, helpful and unique videos. This one stands out to me for the handy gadgets that I have been looking for to put up in my beginners wood shop. Still trying to get everything organized, at 70, things come together much slower.

[@gsgeno]

I swear by the incra T. I got the 6" thinking I may use it for just small measurements. It completely replaced my combination square.

[@bentswoodworking]

Chad Schmidt it’s an outstanding measuring device!

[@talleysuehohlfeld3959]

it's the one I kind of wish I'd seen you use.

[@pterafirma]

I use my Incra T every day.

[@JoeSmith-gm9ul]

Nice job. I'm a beginner and I found the information invaluable. Sometimes I get lost in the weeds because there is a flood of information available and at times I find myself way over my head. I hope you do more like this one.

[@bentswoodworking]

Joe Smith thank you, I know exactly how you feel! I have found its best to just try and focus on 1 or 2 things at a time.

[@danr1920]

These aren't beginners tools!!

[@FiddleSticks800]

Amen to the pin nailer over the brad. Oddly, I have an old harbor freight variety that never gives me problems.

[@anneoreilly4900]

I've got a lot to learn as a woodworker. Maybe these aren't "starter" tools yet it's nice to learn what's out there. And sometimes I get a solution to a problem I didn't think was fixable at my experience level.

[@bentswoodworking]

Anne O'Reilly there are many great tools. These I have found very helpful. If you’re on Instagram go follow me there and feel free to send me a direct message anytime and I’ll help you out anyway that I can

[@afisher555]

Hi Anne, a good starter kit could include an adjustable square-it will make you think about measuring in a different way (relative dimensioning). Perhaps a really sharp marking knife; 1 short and 1 long steel ruler. 3 chisels-get some old ones and practice sharpening them, which brings me onto sharpening-maybe a 1000 or 1200 diamond sharpening plate-these are easy to use and stay flat, a no 4 or no 5 plane, again old ones are great. Most important is an engineers square. These are just the metal ones. Get 2 if you can, one small, one big. Enjoy!

[@MrCrazyaustin]

Thank you for a great video. I have purchased several of the items. My favorite was the shop apron by Dragonfly. Well done!!

[@bentswoodworking]

They make a outstanding apron!

[@noheader]

wow, where do you work, I need your paycheck to buy his list. lol.

[@elmomylo]

WALMART

[@westongenesis7007]

Sorry to be off topic but does any of you know of a tool to log back into an instagram account?? I was stupid forgot the login password. I love any assistance you can give me.

[@sergioivan8915]

@Weston Genesis Instablaster =)

[@kramsniggah4333]

Working in mm is simpler and much easier to read, what is 1/7686th of an inch? I know I've exaggerated the measurement but..... Great video though Brent.

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you 👍

[@thejoshthat]

How does kick back happen on a miter saw? I understand table saw but miter? Really?

[@bentswoodworking]

J E good question. A kickback on a miter saw happens when the wood moves and their pieces will pinch the blade which if you’re using a sliding miter saw will cause the sought to kick out towards you. On a compound miter Saul it will sometimes caused the blade and the whole unit to kick upwards. I hope that makes sense

[@libraman1117]

J E u

[@Joe-ho6fo]

If you lift the miter saw without waiting for the blade to stop you will sometimes get kickbacks

[@Aarondillon652]

Joe DeMarco not if your piece is secured

[@MintStiles]

It actually happens more often than you think. It has to do with the location of your blade, especially on wider stock, where the backside of the blade will catch as it comes back upwards. On a poorly setup (or quality) sliding compound this can potentially be more of a problem, as the back edge of the saw will contact the workpiece and off-cut (often the one that gets shot out). but it will happen even on a non-sliding saw - the effects are just as dangerous and embarrassing.

[@otallono]

200 for a pin nailer and there are $30 ones that have better reviews... I see a $20 nailer where a thousand people say it doesn't missfire. I'm not sure why $200 is worth avoiding a rare missfire. That one even has poor reviews..

[@davidrigby253]

After the first few seconds, it becomes obvious that the video would better be titled: "10 Tools Every PROFESSIONAL Woodworker Should Own". He obviously does this kind of work for a living - he's not a hobbyist or occasional weekend project guy. I identified with his reason for an apron; I'm constantly forgetting where I put something down.

[@TheSilmarillian]

great video but true I have a humble workshop with miter and table saw

[@renswic]

Title should be "10 things I was paid to promote"

[@Dominick_Francione]

Actually I work with a lot of professional wood workers who do outstanding very high end work and many of these tools are not in their shops.

[@fiveoboy01]

I’m a hobbyist and I have all of those tools, and many more….

[@davida7284]

I couldn't give a rat's ass if the video IS sponsored or not. I window shop these videos all the time looking to see things that interest me. There's always cool shit on you-tube regarding this stuff. If I see something I like, I jot it down. If I don't, I move on like an..hrm hrm..adult. I mean, you gonna walk around a public library and comment out loud on books you think don't serve people properly? Riiigghht, and two people with a straight jacket following closely behind.

[@bentswoodworking]

David A lol.

[@zippy3711]

Dude, the music has to go. That stuff is distressing. Good video.

[@bentswoodworking]

zippy I’m actually working on a couple different intro videos. Thanks!

[@billcoley8520]

I have 3 table saws in my shop. One saw I picked up for $50 . It didn’t have a miter gauge nor a fence but it is used with my sled. The second saw I bought for $75. It is a Hitachi C10FL . The motor was not working when I bought it. I got the motor fixed for $155 . I use it for ripping and my dado blades. The third saw is a Bosch work site and I bought it new. It’s my technical fine tuned cuts .

[@bubbapate5740]

His idea of reasonably priced and mine are very different. All I see was a lot of really unnecessary tools that you actually do not need.

[@ron0126]

Yep. He's standing in front of at least $750 in CLAMPS alone. The little Festool Drill? $300. The pin nailer? $188. The Woodpeckers Square ... get this ... $100. The Incra Square? $70. What's funny is what he says about the clamps -- "You're gonna pay [slightly wincing] a little bit more..." I'm sorry, but the F clamps at Harbor Freight have done just fine at 1/10th the cost.

[@darceron]

Agree

[@AngeloMorandini]

300 to 400$ seems like a reasonable price for an apron LOL

[@quakersmith3828]

I like this wood working book: *www.WoodPlanner. xyz* Some of the topics reviewed in the book include woodworking strategies, description on the growth cycles of trees, and different lumber characteristics which carpenters favor. I also gave my father another copy. .

[@jferares]

Yeah... I'm beginning (which is one of the things he's mentioned at the start of the video). I'm pondering table saws themselves, not attachments for them to drive things closer into the fence. I mean it looks nice...

[@noheader]

kills me what rich people call affordable. the title should read, " P.S. if you make at least 70k a year"

[@billcoley8520]

I use my hold down on my miter saw on every cut. No excuses.

[@jorgenio11]

I would have liked to see the tools in action.

[@reedjamie7072]

Since I read *TopFineWoodworking. Com* , I think nothing will ever surpass it as an outstanding woodworking book. The book consists of attractive images as well as drawings and also reader-friendly text. I consider this book a "must have" since it supplies a broad range of information on just about everything working with woodworking and does it quite well.?

[@anonmelclean]

What's with all the mean top comments? Yeah the first couple items were more expensive but they got cheaper as they went down the list. I wouldn't call every item necessary either, but he didn't say "need to own to complete projects." Most of these seem like they'd make projects easier, so for me, that fits "should own" plenty.

[@bentswoodworking]

Can’t please everyone

[@bradleyroe4558]

To see another woodworker give time to explain some new,or not so new gadgets is always welcome I believe.

[@bentswoodworking]

Bradley Roe thank you. Unfortunately, I have gotten a lot of flack for this video. But it’s okay, can’t please everyone I guess. 👍🏻

[@joefaraone977]

@@bentswoodworking The advice is free and I really appreciate your taking the time to compose a good video. It's nice to know about new tools that can make my time in my shop more productive and enjoyable. Cheers!

[@ashyclaret]

Stick the pencil behind the ear,that's what all good joiners do!lol

[@davidrigby253]

Many of us wear glasses, safety or not, which make ear mounting a pencil a problem...

[@davidmuresan628]

I invented a new Power saw named "Parallel Guided Power Saw" you can see here on you tube under this name. Do you think your shop would benefit having my saw? I wish a partner to manufacture my saw.

[@19bXb62]

Drank the Kool-

[@xboxvenenifer]

Make your own set up blocks, save a ton of money. Pin nailer is a good buy but buy a multi use nailer. Right angle attachments are easy to counter by planning. It's good if you are repairing. Otherwise, plan your build. The clamps, buy them all. Ask for clamps for Christmas. You need 10 to 15 long ones, and 5 to 10 short ones. The hold down clamp is not required. If you need one, you are using your mitre saw wrong. The stock guides are not required. You can make a jig out of scrap that does the same thing. I like the tiny T but use a caliper. Card scraper is a must, practice with it. Pask makes one out of a saw blade. Check his out. The square is a must. I like the starret. Shop aprons protect your clothes.

[@edwinfriedl2446]

You are both are right! A pro needs to think, "In the time I'm making a tool, is time I'm not earning money." So for them buying anything that makes them more productive is great. As a hobbyist I'm thinking I could make the equivalent of a Grrriper and save money. As a pro I'd be wasting several hours that I could be making more money than the price of a GRRRiper. If I was a full time pro I'd have a CNC router but for me it is just a wild dream. If I have repeated parts I make a template. Takes more time but a lot less bucks.

[@NorthWoodsDiver]

I feel like every item in this video is overpriced and I buy quality tools. A $20 square made of CNC machined materials is just as square as a $70 one, as example. But affiliate links makes you some money so I get it i guess.

[@Techreux]

Spot on about the Pin Nailer! Best tool I ever added (9 years ago)! Right angle drill attachment a necessity.. I'm more partial to a Sheet metal shop square - MUCH cheaper than either tool you showed.. and every bit as accurate. Also, while I agree with the apron, I mostly use a carpenter's tool belt.. holds more tools, and can set up with different config's as the job at hand requires - but, yes, great to have everything at a quick grab! The only tool you didn't mention that is an absolute necessity for me is the Wixey Digital Angle finder.. literally NO guesswork on critical bevels in the table saw anymore! The only other tool I recommend is a VERY high end blade for both table and chop saws. Critical to have smooth cuts, and prevent the "drag" that a dull blade creates (dangerous). Next addition will be the Jess em's.. bit beyond the budget at the moment..

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@lbowen9708]

Not much money is subjective

[@johnvanvliet2076]

I never had any of these fancy tools and have been building high end kitchens Cabinets and dining room sets for some 20 years..... but I was trained in Europe and may have a higher skill level and not depending on all sorts of fancy tools...... I use basic high quality tools and power tools and yes I do use scrapers...............lol

[@rickcolumbo3148]

Amazing, John. You build cabinets with only hand tools?

[@peterturn]

Those tablesaw rollers should be in every high school woodshop class

[@bentswoodworking]

I agree!!

[@sirjames45]

This man likes to work with wood, but he does NOT like to paint walls......

[@theburpeeman2931]

I’m a tiler by trade, I bought a house and I jdndneksosk

[@mikedavidson7470]

Thanks for another great video! Some of these items I'm looking into getting and will help. Thank You for your service and enjoy your tools!

[@bentswoodworking]

mike davidson thank you Sir

[@jasonscreativeadventures3900]

Cool I do some amateur leather working I could easily make one of those aprons. It just be a matter of figuring out what pockets and other stuff I would want and locations. Looks like you have plenty of room for additions to yours lol! Thanks man !

[@bentswoodworking]

Jasons Creative Adventures it’s a great thing to have in the shop.

[@StephanieJacobs604]

...assuming you already have a table saw, mitre saw, air compressor, router... lol, guess I'm not the target audience here

[@grateful4068]

For someone just starting out: 1. Router + Router table, 2. Work table with a surface that's level and plane to itself, 3. air compressor and pin nailer, 4. mitre saw, 5. circular saw and a clamping guide. Table saw I'd get eventually. Most people recommend that first, but if you have a work table that's level and plane to itself, a circular saw and clamp guide will take you very far. Also, Lowes and most places do 'courtesy cuts' on a panel saw for really large pieces of plywood or anything unwieldy. There are a lot of ways to save a lot of money, and maximize productivity. I bought everything I have used, at pawn shops, estate sales and facebook marketplace, for basically nothing relatively speaking. I scored a $200 (retail) router for $60 used but i new conditon, a router table $40 used, circular saw was $20 used, mitre saw was $25. On and on. Snipe great deals used. The stuff lasts forever. I think the most expensive thing in my entire shop was the work table.

[@Dominick_Francione]

These tools are far from necessary. They are beautiful and useful, but not necessary. Don’t be intimidated by videos like this. These tools are not for the hobbyist.

[@Kkuts37]

Would be great to have them, but priced them out-$967 for all but the Incra 5" square, which is currently unavailable on Amazon. I better start saving $$.

[@jjlynn6161]

Thank you. I had not seen the table saw fence stock guides. They look quite useful.

[@bentswoodworking]

Incredibly helpful

[@vaclavmatousek2928]

Hi, do you have a link where I can buy it?

[@k.b.woodworker3250]

About the Jessem guides: Can these be used for most cuts? Obviously not really narrow ones, but most other than that? Do you use them most of the time? I ask because they look like they make it very safe, esp with kickback. People will pay a whole lot for a SawStop, but that still doesn't prevent kickbacks. Ask if you'd rather get brain damage or lose a finger, that's kickback vs the Sawstop. So it looks like a good thing. They look like they'll also help prevent hand damage since getting a hand pulled into the saw would be far less likely. I wouldn't invest in a sawstop since I'm not a pro. Also, thanks for links. It makes it much easier to find the items. Thanks for the great videos, too, which take a lot of time to make.

[@bentswoodworking]

K.B. Woodworker yes I use them the majority of the time. They are amazing and makes using the table saw much safer for all the reasons you listed.

[@enjoy9772]

Your title is off. I think you meant "10 expensive tools you should buy through my affiliate links".

[@ellienaedesignscustomizing96]

It’s not...lol

[@ffuukkyootoobffuukkyootoob1411]

Some of these items are pricey, but all of them look quite useful, so... no.

[@loneoakusa]

Pretty obviously a pitch for his links.... He uses each of these overpriced knick knacks EVERY day?

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

I'm new to this channel. I would think that manufacturers are driven by money..ok.duh..but I'm sure the guys that manufacture these things have probably had the same experiences that the public has had..and this is just guessing affiliates give feed back..and. Who knows what contributions that has started. It a way I've never thought..

[@GordonGEICO]

Your comment is off. I think you meant "here's me whining because I can't afford anything."

[@KBrogger]

I typed out a big response, and I just sounded like an asshole. Then deleted. I have to remember I get to play with a different budget scale, and do it every single day. I will say nay to the apron though. Wear that thing 12 hours a day full of stuff and you'll slim down to a tape measure, a pencil, and a sharpie in no time. That stuff gets heavy after hustling all day, and hot when it's already hot out.

[@bentswoodworking]

I really enjoy mine. Just got another in fact.

[@LowkeeLT]

If you REALLY want to save time, skip to 1:20 and avoid the time-wasting intro.

[@jaredlamb7495]

this needs to be bumped to the top

[@dldgranite1931]

I hate to say this but there are people that think that they can do stuff that they have no clue of what they're doing videos that show them that it's this simple this easy without precautionary might get somebody hurt for doing something silly or trying to do something silly should I say that they really have no business even trying to do besides for someone give them a reason to try to do it I'm not being a hater on your video but there are people out there that should not even attempt it

[@mckaybellPRC]

Brad nail has a head on the nail where as a pin nail is headless

[@bentswoodworking]

Correct

[@tillerbeez6575]

There are no local woodworking stores in the rural area I live in. Online is my only option for 90% of any wood tool.

[@robertw.1499]

Totally agree with James and Marshall below. For those who are looking for some guidance, especially people like me who are hobbyists, learning from a pro is worth it‘s weight in gold. Ignore the smart asses and haters Jason, love your channel 👍👍👍

[@bentswoodworking]

Robert W. Thank you!! 👍🏻

[@heiltvilt]

I’m only using two of them, clamps and square. You forgotten the measuring band/tape on your right side. Nice video 👍 Regards from one who loves to make funitures in Norway.

[@bentswoodworking]

Knut Mathisen thank you very much!

[@Bruno-yy3xi]

how about if you have to drive a screw on the left with a right angle attachment???

[@bentswoodworking]

Bruno turn it the other way.

[@Bruno-yy3xi]

​@@bentswoodworkingand if I need to drive a screw in an upright direction? will it work as well?? or I need a vertical attachment

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

It refers to the “type” of angle not the direction of the angle. Whether it’s pointed left or right it’s still a right angle.

[@keithlucas6260]

I bought on like it years ago when they first came out specifically for this reason. It can position at any angle 360 degrees around the chuck and be at 90 degrees from it. Some 20 plus years ago they made a plastic housing one you could adjust even the angle to the chuck from zero to 90 and even back to you another 30. Great for getting those screws angled in when manufactured.

[@garylittle650]

Stand on your head! lol

[@GongaDuck]

As someone who just got a shop apron for Father's Day, I can testify to how much more efficient I am having that apron with the things I used to spend time finding once I put it down. It takes a bit to get the habit built up, but once you are used to pulling the pencil and ruler out of the apron to mark where you want to cut, and put it back, it's so worth it. I don't know what I would do without a shop apron now. Love the video, and seeing the items you are putting into that apron is helpful so I can load mine up with the tools that will continue to make my time even more efficient in the shop. Keep up the good work, Jason!

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you! I am totally with you. Just as important as anything else in my shop

[@ninoliberatore1491]

really enjoyed watching this -thanks

[@bentswoodworking]

Nino liberatore you’re welcome

[@nickbrutanna9973]

I love the clamp, but the price is ridiculous. 90 bucks for something that basic. Festool is gouging for it, because they have the patent on it. Manufacturing cost on that is on the order of 5 to 10 bucks, which means it should sell for around 5x that. tops. . Not saying that's not "their right" to charge what they want, but I could justify MAKING something that works that well. . By contrast, those Jessem guides (there is also a router guide) are similarly expensive but at least are justified by precision machining of hard materials.

[@andrewpuckridge7633]

Thanks bents woodworking. I wouldn't worry too much about the "i can do all this without the expensive tools" 30 years down the track the good ones will still be square and true and the others will probably not me. Good tools are good tools for life.. Personally i didn't find any of this video a product placement or anything. I guess haters gonna hate. I inherited most of a woodworking shop tools (jointer,dripp press,thicknesser,lathe triton workbench set up as a table saw etc from my father and am looking forward to teaching my son how to make sawdust.. tutorials like this help people like me out even when i am in a country where most of these brands are hard to find Cheers

[@bentswoodworking]

Andrew Puckridge thank you for this comment. Sorry I missed it. As for some of the comments, I just ignore some of them. Can’t make everyone happy. My goal is to help as many people as I can. I know that will come with mixed opinions and that’s fine.

[@andrewpuckridge7633]

HI John , its just a line form a song my kids play occasionally, thought it was appropriate.. probably should have said "people with differing opinions are allowed them..as long as they are made respectfully and not with malice".. not quite as poetic though cheers

[@Adrian_Nel]

Yupp, some tools might be 'expensive', but no tool is cheap enough to be worth buying. Mechanics especially know this - when that "bargain" spanner strips a bolt on a Friday afternoon its no longer a bargain, but a cursed, wretched device

[@mattivirta]

1; not doing anythink ,no have metric, only historic imperial shit.2;nail gun wery usefull,important be, i have gun were can use 10-32mm nails.3;not has newer need this drill angle tool my 35 year woodworking and installing work time.and festool have wery expensive,lot have better drill and cheapen. 4; clamps need be lot, minimium need 10 pcs clamps alltime need ewery work. 5; hold down clamp, need or not, i no has newer need,but if have ,good. 6; rollers need or not same can use weatherboards,roller have good but expensive lot than diy weatherboard. 7; tiny-T good tool but not has last 35 year,maybe need but can work whitout this. 8;scraper, good be at workshop,not lot need use. 9; sguare need be workshop many size. workshop have important have good strong worktable and many clamp, many saw and chisels, of course rill bits, etc basic tools. special tools need made dovetail etc jig, cutting,some different jig have good be.router have no;2 what need buy to workshop.

[@tdotgirlsammygirlcomeup9329]

I feel like it’s more accessories other then the clamps 🗜

[@alexjburkhardt]

The title strikes me as a bit of a stretch, but such are the times, apparently. Not a bad list, and no question good quality tools that solve some common pain points in the shop if one's budget allows. thanks for the video. enjoy the channel!

[@bentswoodworking]

Thanks.

[@aerobill8554]

0”52 “… this a ill not cost you an arm and a leg…” I’m British and live in the Netherlands, but boy has hyper inflation driven up the cost of arms and legs in the US…😂

[@stephenrichie4646]

Catchpenny gadgetry. If it turns you on, go for it. Learn good technique with standard tools and none of it is necessary. Harrumph!

[@paulmilano4917]

I told my wife this guy is awesome, tools with zero problems! She said, "hey stupid, this guy's a paid salesman, say hello to American Bullshit". I said, no way baby, this guy's as honest as Apple Pie! I went out and purchased the tools against the force of my wife's headlock, I spent several thousand dollars, and it was worth every penny - a week and a half and never had a problem!

[@ginoasci2876]

take the word “should” out if the title. those are tools you like not a must for anyone else

[@thegarageworkshop3215]

Hi Jason another noob comment. The table I just bought didn't have an adjustable height movement. Is there a jig I can buy or build for this.

[@bentswoodworking]

What table are you referring too

[@thegarageworkshop3215]

@@bentswoodworking it's a macillster.not particularly expensive. An oversight on my part. Was going to use it to cut my dados but can't find a jig to raise piece of material I'm cutting. I'll either just have to cut some different thickness battens or use the router I suppose. Unless you had another alternative. Thanks

[@thegarageworkshop3215]

@@bentswoodworking hi Jason, ignore my last sending the table saw back for upgraded version for one with better spec.

[@roguecthulhu6002]

LEVELS!! Your intro music should not be double the volume of your voice over.

[@bentswoodworking]

Rogue Cthulhu there is no audio in the intro clip. It’s just a intro with music. Thanks

[@markbernier8434]

It still rattles the walls when it cuts in. @@bentswoodworking

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Excellent video Jason!

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you

[@heidbumbee1689]

There is more to woodworking than clickety click quick clamp gadgets.What do you make?

[@tituscanby6598]

Excellent post. Learned a lot and I have watched hundreds of other woodworking videos. Many thanks.

[@bentswoodworking]

Titus Canby thank you!!