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Start Building for under $1000
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3M Cubitron Sandpaper: lddy.no/1hset
- Chop saw amzn.to/2HXv7c5
- Table Saw amzn.to/3JK0nKk
- Sander amzn.to/2v6ZhqB
- Router amzn.to/3c7r2j8
- Doweling Jig amzn.to/3t0HxZe
- Impact Driver amzn.to/3abDehg
- F Body Clamps amzn.to/2vic4Gt
- Bar clamps amzn.to/32p0h5i
- Tape Measure amzn.to/3976EN9
-ISOtunes Hearing Protection: bit.ly/BourbonMoth10 (10% off code: BourbonMoth10)
- Speed Square amzn.to/32wrD9P
Additional Mentioned Tools Mentioned:
CUTTING
- Chop saw amzn.to/2wErntp
- Track saw amzn.to/2VmnEv5
- Table Saw amzn.to/3JK0nKk
- Jig Saw amzn.to/2vgBWCT
- Circular Saw amzn.to/38faXFe
- Japanese Pull Saw amzn.to/2TboUQe
DRILLING
- Impact Driver/Drill set amzn.to/3abDehg
MILLING
- Planer amzn.to/2Te02WP
- Joiner amzn.to/2w1uoDU
SANDING
- Sander
Dewalt amzn.to/2v6ZhqB
Festool amzn.to/32r0qVT
- Sanding Block amzn.to/2vfcf5t
- Card Scraper amzn.to/2ThJGw2
SHAPING
- Router amzn.to/3c7r2j8
- Block Plane amzn.to/3377QlO
JOINING
- Doweling Jig amzn.to/3t0HxZe
- Kregg Jig amzn.to/2Pn1Dsf
- Domino Joiner amzn.to/3c7LdO5
CLAMPING
- F body clamps amzn.to/2vic4Gt
- Bar clamps amzn.to/32p0h5i
MISC:
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Bits & Bits Precision Cutting Tools (10% off code- BOURBONBITS)
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RZ Mask (15% off code: BOURBONMOTH15)
www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmi...
Total Boat Epoxy: (10% coupon code TOTALMOTH) www.totalboat.com
Nicks Handmade Boots: bit.ly/3vZ8uMR
Firm Grip Work Gloves: thd.co/3LEO5TE
PowerPro Fasteners: amzn.to/3u3Mgtj
Pony Jorgensen Clamps: bit.ly/3knr9fZ
Spec Ops Hammer: amzn.to/3fMjAOd
Spec Ops Tape Measure: amzn.to/3w1M788
Spec Ops Pry Bar: amzn.to/2Ro3iC2
Spec Ops Chisels: amzn.to/3ga8kKv
Spec Ops Screw Drivers: amzn.to/3ciV8ls
Spec ops utility Knife: amzn.to/3g5ysWZ
Grizzly Tools:
Table Saw: amzn.to/3q8Wbu6
Jointer: amzn.to/3gFHE6a
Planer: amzn.to/3xCzH7r
Dust Collector: amzn.to/35AFEWw
Air Filtration: amzn.to/3zyXXsK
Band Saw: amzn.to/3gEtCAm
Drill Press: amzn.to/3xvhxEh
Lathe: amzn.to/3vChWUb

[@ruggiero1371]

Now you should make a video building A piece of furniture like a desk table with just the very basic tools you picked that would be great

[@cottonme173]

Great idea!

[@charlieodom9107]

I concur!!!! Build some shite with those basic tools!!!

[@nardvark5150]

Hehe yup been watching tons of ideas on work table or out feed..

[@wero905]

I second the motion

[@MultiKtm300]

I’m going to visit your channel because of this post!

[@radekzgarba4052]

This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.

[@heathergardiner2404]

I'm a weekend do it yourself chick. For all my large saws and tools, I hit the pawn shops. I've saved tons on great brands. Lots of folks get new saws/tools and for whatever reason they end up there.

[@chadjazeera9960]

Drugs.

[@lisaobrien8060]

That’s an awesome idea

[@Caleb-vr1mi]

The only thing you never buy from a pawnshop........phneumatic tools.

[@diplayball]

@@Caleb-vr1mi Naw not r true. Well here in Vegas you can find some decent ones. I mostly get my tools off of Facebook marketplace and Let go

[@cheryldickson1285]

I buy 2nd hand slot thanks

[@jvgauthier]

I would include in the starting kit, even if it means a few extra hundreds : -eye, hearing and lung protection -dust collection

[@julianweiser9985]

Health is invaluable

[@jvgauthier]

@@julianweiser9985 Dust collection isn't just about health. It is, no doubts. ...It's also much cheaper than a divorce.

[@sirgeremiah]

Instead of dust collection, I do all my cutting and sanding of consequence outside, and avoid doing much on dead calm days. if that's not an option, I'd definitely include some kind of basic dust collection. If you can't do a really good system, a track saw is much easier to collect dust from than a jobsite table saw or a chop saw.

[@The_Mr._Biscuit]

For a small shop, even something like a affordable Rigid shop vac will do the job pretty well. At least, far better than nothing. Throw a dust mask in too, and a weekend warrior is probably just fine.

[@sirgeremiah]

@@The_Mr._Biscuit Unfortunately, most dust masks aren't sealed well, so don't do much. Likely still better than nothing by a bit, but not as good as many would think. And if you're not freshly shaved, there's no seal. Have a beard? That beard is all the filter you get. I agree entirely that any amount of dust collection is better than none, so long as it doesn't lead folks to think they're actually fully removing dust. I purposely do most of my work outside, because I can't do good dust collection, especially on my table saw (jobsite) and mitre saw.

[@thecrossroadstavern1447]

S4S Wood - most valuable comment in this video, I feel. Thank you SO MUCH for mentioning it, because it’s never brought up anywhere else.

[@jenardbolt123]

I just finished building the handrail on my deck kzbin.infoUgkxfQ5_mgwq6PcudJvAH25t-I4D-3cTPz4z and used this great little router to clean up the top rail before the final sanding and stain. It was light weight but packed lots of power. Either size battery didn't seem to make it top heavy and I'm a 64 yr old women so I really appreciated how easy it was to use...................... CORDLESS only way to go !!

[@thebelovedtree]

If you've got disabilities that keep you from using a table saw safely a track saw might be the magical answer. It's been a huge improvement for me!

[@lazyh-online4839]

I made a track saw with a skill style saw, a board, and a strip of thin plexiglass (or whatever plastic "glass" my hardware store had). Bolt the board onto the plastic sheet (or thin plywood or other similar material) and run your saw through the thin sheet while against the board like a tool fence. There's ways of making it fancier than this but it'll get you by for now without paying the extra to buy one premade.

[@wummerG]

Awesome video. A very detailed and pragmatic list. I can simply bookmark this and just work my way through it to get setup.

[@SteveSmith-ph7vp]

I was a master electrical/mechanical craftsman. At 72 now, still learning. You are my new professor. Thanks! Steve

[@xpatches13]

I was a master electrician too on Aircrafts for 21 years and recently started gathering tools for a woodshop hobby. Maybe as electrician's it's in our blood to gravitate to this once we're done being spark chasers!

[@pacotusan81]

Wow! Tons of great useful information. I wish i watched this video cuple of years ago. thaks for sharing your knowledge JH.

[@marksullivan3303]

This is magic. Thanks for the practicality and LINKS!

[@rebeccacook6285]

Thank you for sharing this video. Very informative.

[@chm1701]

Great video and super helpful. My “workshop” is in my dining room, so I’m unable to use power tools at the moment (unless I have nice weather, which in the UK is very limited). Oh, and just a little tip for your card scraper, Jason. Pop a magnetic strip on it... it helps a lot with the heat.

[@andrewknots]

Thank you for the recommendations I’m a little past that stage but found it very good

[@arth.4196]

Great Job. You've just helped a lot of Beginners that will Grow to Very Advanced awesome.

[@PaulDiGiorgio]

This is an Excellent video! Thank you so much, this beginning woodworker is much better prepared to stock my shop thanks to you. :)

[@arth.4196]

You have make some Grest Videos during this pandemic I've learned and improved my home skills. Thanks

[@scottbennington2936]

What about the "furniture maker" Flannel shirt and Beard oil?! That is a must to start!! Thank you for the info and giving the little guys a game plan.

[@jamestremblett1875]

You should see my safety razor stand.

[@perpetualmaker764]

Great video -- I really appreciate your comments on the expensive tools -- nice to aspire to but not needed for the beginner. I built a lot with a circular saw and dowels.

[@luisaospina9891]

Great video. Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us all these important lessons.

[@simonem.3092]

Thank you! I am so grateful for this inspired and extremely useful and practical rundown of essentials. You included some basic information which i desperately needed. I wonder if you could do or would do a video on individual groups of tools i.e. drills for example, to include all the bits and adapters and etc. I don’t know what half of them are for. Saws same. Very basic I know but think of it this way, get those newbies now and you’ll have them forever! 😬 Anyway, the style, knowledge, professionalism, editing, decor, humor, content, make your channel the whole package. Thanks for being you. 😉

[@bradleyvierkant2333]

Really enjoying your videos! I think this was a fantastic breakdown of different tools for a beginner that I am definitely reccomending to some friends

[@real_enrique]

im amazed by this video..definitely will watch your other videos..informative and well explained..keep it up bro...👍👍

[@petepatrick885]

Loving your videos. I am Scottish builder and finally setting up my own woodworking garage have picked up lots of tips so many thanks

[@lukemartin1821]

Hahah love the ‘Men in Black’ reference! Great video, will definitely be making a better tool choices from this.

[@RobertDNC]

Well done, very informative and entertaining. Like that you started your woodworking without any formal training and have come very far. Sometimes the "school of hard knocks" teachers use the best, this comming from a retired high school teacher of 32 years

[@ferralez]

Really glad that I stumbled upon your channel.

[@dennismcquoid9751]

Thank you for this video. It's perfect for my budget and needs!

[@scottthurman9353]

I cannot say this enough. Started following you on IG and am very grateful that you are doing more here. Please keep this going! Super helpful and very funny!

[@vicentelucero154]

How can i order these tools in amazon? I dont ser the link.

[@vicentelucero154]

Very much interested have fun in your channel thank you! How about showing some technique in making cabinets.

[@TedAlexander24]

I was skeptical about the $1,000. The most surprising price was the 18v Makita combo set. Great video!

[@outdoortrials]

Thank you for this. Plumber here who used to do woodworking as a kid with my grandfather. The older I have gotten thw more I want to get back to it. This was very informative and I learned alot. Also suprised how many of the tools I already have from being a plumber.

[@justintrefney1083]

Thanks, I added all those to a wish list on amazon for my wife to get for Christmas, my birthday and fathers day

[@justplanebob105]

An excellent video with great suggestions. I'm one of those academics that never took shop and never used a table saw. A year later I've made all kinds of stuff and I learn every day. Thanks for the advice.

[@michael.schuler]

Very well organized overview, intelligent basic purchase list. For shop work, I'd suggest two substitutions and two additions: (1) substitute combination square for speed square (enables gauging and fits in more situations); (2) substitute plunge base router with fence for trim router and doweling jig (enables mortising and more); (3) add saber saw for curved work; (4) add sliding bevel for odd angles.

[@gordroberts53]

Really well thought out. I'm filing this under "stuff I wish I knew when". :~) Thanks for sharing!

[@surfinturfer]

Man, you are great. Can't wait to start building stuff! Thanks.

[@jtotheb-ip2hh]

great work. lots of insights, especially for us weekend warriors! for your clamping section, i'd add ratchet or strap-style clamps. you can get a nice long vinyl strap for wrapping around large projects and, if you're careful, get a lot of clamping pressure in the right places with just a few of them. otherwise, thanks for the video! edit: i'd also say that good table saw jigs can replace the chop/miter saw with great results; i have a decent table saw and have been able to work around getting a miter saw for several years now

[@travisbrewer4998]

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[@thulegezelschap5884]

I love my tracksaw, that plus my sliding mitre makes me able to make almost anything I need around my house.

[@michaelangelo6947]

Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

This was an awesome video. Lots of info packed into a short presentation. Keep it up good man!!!

[@trevorbirt8631]

I would really enjoy a total n00b video on finishing if you got the time. Stuff like what I actually need, how to organize, and workflows, etc. I feel like my finishes are probably the worst part haha

[@evodawg]

I have a full shop setup. If I was starting today I'd try purchasing from Craiglist or Offer up and others. Bought my Jet Cabinet saw for 300.00 10 years ago and a Jet 18" Bandsaw for 250.00. Just keep your eyes open for deals and act fast.

[@ShinLeeChan]

Your channel needs more views for sure. Every video is so relaxing, rich of humor and very well explained. You absolutely deserve more success on KZbin. :)

[@annechandler9558]

Thank you!!!!!! Super helpful and not stiff and boring.

[@erickdanielsson6710]

Good selection. For an upgrade, add a pancake Air compressor, with brad nailer. Future add on a air stapler, and pin nailer. Also great for blowing dust off wood and inflating beach balls.

[@laurajeffcoat336]

Thank you for your videos... As a nurse looking for an escape from COVID... You helped me find that. I'm still on my first project working with waaaaay less than what is included in this video, but still excited about it! Hope you and your family have a merry Christmas and a healthy new year! 💝

[@bocan3189]

Good for you Laura! I wish you the best. I am looking to possibly leave EMS as a 34yr. Paramedic who, still loves his job/calling/mission etc, etc. You. Can. Do. This. Let me know how you fare... Best.

[@catfishcave379]

I like your style. I hope you keep making videos.

[@Strugglingdisciple]

Building a table saw sled has really helped me a lot!

[@hemidart7]

On the whole track saw thing In my beginnings I just used a circular saw with a piece of angle iron for a straight guide with two clamps 20$ upgrade

[@mrmukura]

Same, but upgraded to a mid price tracksaw for the dust extraction. Put a good blade in it and it's pretty sweet. Also one thing a track saw does really well that can be difficult in a small shop with one person is break down full sheet with minimal fuss.

[@capti443]

Great advice! One option that helped me is that there was a woodworking club that had a fully equipped shop that I joined for a while. Eventually, I got my own setup, and as I did, I still used the club equipment (like the 20 inch planer) that was far beyond my budget. The only issue with the club is that you always had to check equipment adjustments for being square etc, and of course, there’s working around other people who also are using the equipment .... but it worked great for me!!! 10 years later, I had my own shop set up with good equipment. One other distinct advantage is that you get to use equipment that you want to eventually buy and you get to know what features you like and what to avoid.

[@shootthemoon6072]

Now I have to go searching for clubs near me; never knew they were a thing really. Thank you👍👍✌✌

[@KeithOlson]

@@shootthemoon6072 You can also see if there is a 'Makerspace/Hackerspace', 'Men's Shed', etc. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repair_caf%C3%A9#See_also) near you.

[@nileremsing3382]

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[@annagizziatlas62]

I'm considering this option, especially since my work space is pretty limited at home.

[@FastRedPonyCar]

I've just started this myself. I have the money but ZERO space for most tools other than a fold out work table and track saw, router, etc. Found a great local company with tons of high end equipment and one on one teaching/building. Currently building a new desk for my office.

[@jasoncartwright710]

Super helpful video!! Iv been looking at what's next to get me started and there is a ton of options that you think you need when in fact you dont so this was super helpful! Thanks :)

[@bassstellar]

Great tip on getting S4S lumber!

[@bellscustomwoodworking9058]

My 1st saw was a craftsman 113 series. I paid $150 for it 4 years ago

[@Zach8264]

One thing that is a must, that I wish I had when I started is a bench. Doesn't have to be fancy, but something that is flat, square, and level to work off of makes all the difference in the world. I was lucky enough to have my table saw with a 52" fence that I got for next to nothing, but I still wanted that bench just for the sheer versatility of clamping things to the bench itself. Having to put cauls under the table saw top plate to be able to clamp stuff isn't always feasible when you only have 2 hands and need 6.

[@elcidbob]

I've always seen a workbench as your first project in the workshop. Seems such a personal thing that's fairly easy to do while packing with features that you want.

[@HepauDK]

Luckily I already had a workbench when I started out. My dad built a really sturdy one (european style woodworking workbench) about 50 years ago from solid beech, that he had to give up on when selling his house and move to an appartment. It found a new loving home in my garage, and it has been invaluable. :)

[@timetravellingbunny3952]

A Tage Frid student workbench (a scaled down European cabinet makers bench) sits in my living room. I built it over a couple of weeks with fewer tools than described in this video, occasionally at a turnout on the side of a road. Tage Frid intended construction of the bench to be a learning tool for students of furniture making. Students could then take the bench with them when the left (RISD). Mine is a prized possession and still useful tool.

[@jerryhuber3653]

I started piecing together my wood working tools recently, and designed my workbench before buying anything. I have a 2 car garage that actually holds 2 cars for a work shop. I designed a workbench that I can fold the work surface up against the back panel boxing in all of my hand tools. There will be drawers on either side of the top half told holds screws and any other anchors I may need. When folded, the overall dimensions will be 72”H x 16.25”D x 48”W. The work surface will be 48”W x 36”D x 36”H when down for use. I will also be able to pull the work surface out an additional 30” to serve as an out feed table for the table saw. Lastly, I will be installing a router in the work surface for a router table. I’ll have a wood panel I can put in the table top in place of the router plate when I’m not using the router. My power tools will hang on hooks/pegs on the bottom half. All of my mechanics tools will be a few feet away in a giant roll-away tool box. I did a lot table saw research, and ultimately decided on the exact Dewalt in the video. It’s a $600 10” job site saw part number DWE7491RS, and it comes with the collapsible rolling stand for minimal storage space when not in use.

[@1on1c5]

coming from a son who worked for his father and we had all these tools, I have now a great start.

[@staceedennis6014]

Thank you for this video it is so helpful. You’re awesome

[@MD-en3zm]

Good video and list. Interesting to try to think of a minimalist set of tools like this. You can make furniture with those tools, but often overlooked is the time you need to spend building your shop first. If you just buy those tools, the first thing you should start making is shop furniture (which I suppose is furniture making lol). Make outfeed and side tables for the small table saw, a stand for the miter saw, and a workbench with stock holding (dogs, etc. - and it‘s worth it to buy a decent vise). You‘ll also need to make some jigs - a crosscut sled is a really early must-have and not hard to make at all. I think you can do w/o the miter saw early on for most things, but I‘d add a larger framing square and combination square and ditch the tiny speed square (and be careful with speed squares, cheap brands are often inaccurate). Also, get a shop vac if you don‘t have one. Eventually a dust collector, but you need a decent shop vac to start. I‘d also add at least one decent chisel and a hammer - if starting out, get a chisel that is designed to be hit with a hammer or get a mallet too (or make one, not hard). And of course, drill bits and driver bits. And consumables (glue, fasteners, etc.) It reminds me of something I once heard a woodworker say. You tell someone you have a shop. They ask you, “what do you build in your shop?”. The answer - “my shop!”. =p

[@sirgeremiah]

I'd argue there's a lot you can do without adding feed tables to your jobsite saw, and my chop saw just sits clamped on a table that doubles as an extra work surface if I move the chop saw, so those specific things might not be the first to make. But your point is valid - make some useful stuff to make your shop functional, and use them to practice some of the basics.

[@ceasarspartacus]

See, this is super useful for me. My father passed recently, and I've inherited the shop my grandfather built. Learning the tools is a chore, but its fun. Honestly, I don't know what I need, but its nice to see that I have most of what I need to get some good work and skill development. Lathe still scares me, but the planer is less terrifying now

[@cadenfletcher3997]

Me to

[@govindawhitley3831]

Incredible video. Super helpful. Thanks so much.

[@erniedoyle2028]

You do do well for your Woodpecker Sponsor. I'm shopping their website now. I have years of wood working experience and enjoy your videos, now that I have retired...Keep it up and thanks...

[@almostanengineer]

A drill combo kit it also useful because you can have the impact with your driver, and the drill with a pilot with countersink saving hours of switching our drills/drivers.

[@jamestremblett1875]

It's also very nice to have two drills and one impact driver. The reason being sometimes you have to predrill hole but also countersink that same hole. It can be time consuming to switch the drill between predrill and countersink. So I would like two drills and one impact driver.

[@almostanengineer]

@@jamestremblett1875 indeed, that’s a luxury though 😅 and so I just have one of those countersink bits that bolts onto the shaft of a drill bit, I only ever do small holes

[@jamestremblett1875]

@@almostanengineer I hear you man! I do the same! I don't have that luxury myself!

[@srwapo]

@@jamestremblett1875 I was using two drills and a driver a couple weeks ago and my friend said I had too many drills. I wasn't using the 1/2" impact that I use on my car. And my old 12 V Ryobi and 15 year old Black and Decker are at my dad's house. I guess "too many drills" isn't a phrase I ever expected to hear. 🤣

[@johnbaine1905]

Just my two cents and maybe this is obvious but another thing to do, especially when starting out, is to make sure your miter and table saws are the same size. Both either 10" or 12". Save by only needing one set of specialty blades.

[@rauldeleon6977]

@@jamestremblett1875 I don’t understand what you are trying to say with your comment so don’t buy cheap tools when starting out ?

[@vicentelucero154]

Can you show how to make an overhead cabinet in the garage?

[@glumberty1]

except for the fact that you wouldn't want to use the same blade in both of those saws, nor would you want to go to the trouble of changing the blade out every time you want to use one of your saws.

[@SeanofZeus]

Dont listen to him...as long as the arbor size is the same...you can get a 12in saw and use 10in blades...just not the other way around. Specialty blade could be 10in to keep interchangeable. You might need a sacrificial riser block to make your depth cuts..but as far as blade go...a 10 in works fine in a 12in as long as the arbor is the proper size

[@nikmills]

I have a Rockwell drill I bought in 1972. Runs like new. Don't forget used tools. Rockwell was among the best. Sometimes they're not as cleverly designed but they're beefy and they work.

[@yoho1021]

Hands down the best shop starting video I’ve seen ( watched many) - keep in mind - you can buy used - I saw a kapex miter saw for 850 dollars ;1800 new - I just bought a 700 dollar compound sliding rigid 12 inch with stand for 325

[@thecrazyrepairman6286]

That DeWalt 7491RS is a great table saw especially for it's size, I have found that some of the newer Ridgid stuff is pretty good as well.

[@BigRedProductions904]

Having just gotten started myself I now see what the difference is in quality between tool brands. I never really noticed when doing simple stuff around the house, but having a miter saw with a bowed fence has proven challenging lol

[@BigRedProductions904]

Not to mention the miter can’t be adjusted just the fence :)

[@markhamilton8765]

Even though your recommended equipment may not be Top Shelf, the information you’ve presented IS!! Thanks very much for creating this.

[@rkooscar6866]

Love the jigs. I needed that into. Along with clamping

[@kylecozart6107]

Having somebody break this down in normal human terms who isn’t a robot or sponsor queen was fucking amazing you’ve got my sub keep it coming !

[@MyGarageWorkshop]

I wish I had every dollar back that I have spent on mediocre tools, including that first grand to get my shop set up. I would do things differently (at least a little). Also, don’t forget about wood. Good quality hardwood is expensive.

[@jamestremblett1875]

I like you. NOONE seems to talk about the price of wood or where to source it.

[@lazyh-online4839]

@@jamestremblett1875 I did find a video about sourcing and picking wood, but I can't find it anymore and can barely remember what it said because I was just starting out with my shop back then. Do you have any tips for people wanting to improve their work?

[@sgreen9056]

@@lazyh-online4839 kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4K3kHdml5eYisU&ab_channel=ThirdCoastCraftsman

[@lazyh-online4839]

@@sgreen9056 yes, I think that was it.

[@markhandy3805]

Thank you 😊 very helpful you do good work that's why I follow you

[@sslum]

Great video man. Perfect breakdown

[@tommc49]

Good info. For starters, you also need a good set of drill bits. Not the set with 50 bits that cost 12.95 at the big box store. A quality set of brad point bits for use with the dowling jig.

[@TheGabb3r]

Great video man, very well explained and lots of info! Since you love Festool so much, would you say you have a... Festish?

[@5josullivan]

Lol ! Good one. 👍

[@kevinnickel7529]

Boooo

[@kevingraves7431]

How fortunate to find this video. I'm about to build a workshop and I think this list will be my go to! Thanks!

[@oscarp32]

Gracias! Es bueno saber por donde y con que empezar, muy buen video my friend!

[@sargeantjake]

HI! I just got to this video, but I've been watching the local classifieds for my tools. I have almost everything now, and you can pick up a table saw and chop saw for about $50 each if you're patient. If you're really patient, you can get a really good quality one too. Planers and jointers? Not so much - people who have those know what they're worth. :)

[@kevinnickel7529]

Yeah..not much under 500 dollars for those.

[@kellyharris2710]

Good information. One BIG thing that was left out, working surface. It is great to have the equipment but not sure working in the grass or a garage floor is such a great place to work. Can you talk about "minimal" starting work surface?

[@eugenewilson7555]

I built a basic table using 3/4 melamine as the top for a work surface nothing fancy but it works.

[@robt2151]

You can build a starting-out bench very cheaply. My first bench here was made from a discarded domestic door (exterior quality), 38mm thick, topped with a 'sacrificial' layer of 12mm OSB (I can't get plywood here). The legs were made from offcuts of roof beams, 100mm square section. I used new wood to make the stringers and stretchers then added a shelf at low level on which I put 160kg of expired cement. It doesn't move! This one has been in service for 10 years, a similar one built in 1975 is still in use at another house. And I only used a circular saw and electric drill.

[@zoutewand]

@@eugenewilson7555 that top is great for gluing pieces together! It's usually flat and the glue can't stick to melamine, so cleaning is really easy. We usually have a slab of scrap melamine for this purpose. Also great as pressure blocks when clamping/glueing stuff together

[@srwapo]

I just did my first "real" project by cutting full sheets of plywood balanced on the winter tires for my car. Had to make sure the circular saw didn't cut the rubber. I need some work horses at least...

[@kevinnickel7529]

As terrible as most harbor freight stuff is, they have a good woodworking bench for about 120 dollars..get two, and put them back to back..its actually cheaper than the materials for a workbench, and has bench dogs and a good clamp.

[@specialistjj]

Great video! This is exactly what I was looking for when looking for what I need to get into wood working.

[@9fade686]

So thank you for your videos they have helped a lot as of recently

[@ragcell]

Great beginner tips… In your video, you show the DeWalt sliding miter / chop saw. I started out with the non-sliding, aka: regular, miter saw, which is about 30% less expensive, and, of course, I got the DeWalt contractor’ saw: an unbeatable combination. One reviewer recommended getting these tools with compatible-sized saw blades. I am unaware of miter saws with less than a 12" blade and it is unlikely you will find a table saw with a 12" blade - unless splurging for a very expensive, 3HP saw. A larger blade on a miter saw will allow you to cut thicker wood (than a 10" saw blade). Plus it is alot easier to segment saw blades: 10" for table saw and 12" for the miter saw. Replacing miter saw blades is a tedious undertaking and one rarely has to swap out blades, unlike with a table saw Also, do not overlook Craig’s List. I started out with a great Skil “regular” table saw and after 15 years, sold I on Craig’s List for $75; it was just too heavy to lug into my basement workshop, unlike the DeWalt saw that replaced my first real saw: the Skil saw. It was tough to let my first saw go: my first "large" power tool I purchased and one that served me well. I suggest getting a belt sander, first, because a hand sanding solution can handle what a orbital sander does (albeit, a little slower; hand sanding is a bit more methodical and controllable, read: more difficult to screw up a project piece by over-sanding with a machine). Also a belt sand does a lot of that planer and jointer does (if one is careful with belt sanding edges). Relative to the Kreg (and other) pocket hole jigs, I believe most issues / complaints are because folks “incorrectly” use them to connect / screw end grain of wood the wrong way. Pocket hole butt joints (and other types of joints) are about as strong and solid as they get. Also, if you have not yet seen Jason’s KZbin video, the joint section part (not the weed, but edge gluing), provides another great tip from an experienced person: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWrWlKOug9aVapI. Another inexpensive jointing option are box, dovetail, etc. joints; Rockler and MLCS have great, inexpensive jigs. I have had a number of bad experiences with dowel jigs: one fraction of an inch off and you’re screwed - irreparably. For clamps, as can be seen from his workshop, one quickly learns ya can never have enough clamps. I have been using those from Harbor Freight clamps for years; they are inexpensive and work very well. If a wider jaw is needed, as in Jason’s Bessey clamps, use a scrap piece of wood between what is being glued and the clamp’s jaws, i.e., you are increasing the surface area, as Jason noted. As Jason noted, these are pretty spendy. Get a couple when they are on sale; it is nice to have a couple of them on hand, sometimes, instead of using the Harbor Freight version. None-the-less, load up with the Harbor Freight clamps. Relative to measuring tools, forget the tape measure. As noted, they are not that handy to use. Get metal rulers: durable and easy to use. You can get carpenter squares / speed squares at most hardware stores. Watch some KZbin videos on how to used these; they do considerably more stuff than most know, i.e., they do A LOT more than drawing 45° angles and measuring stuff. If they had batteries, you would not need a calculators. If you are going to splurge on anything, WoodPeckers’ and Infinity Tools stuff cannot be beat for utility, accuracy, durability, and convenience. They are expensive, but the are on sale all the time - they are worth their price. They are a one-time expense (something almost no other tool can claim) and will never need to be replaced - unless you lose one or someone swipes one. One real handy thing to have / get is a "workmate" bench. They are a bit less than desirable, but they clamp wood for sanding, drilling, etc. They are a great third hand until you can get a "real" work bench with clamps.

[@TheDaniel85]

For me the situation is ironically the reverse being in Europe, I have a 12" (actual size ~12.5") table saw in my hobby shop, which is pretty standard.. Machines in larger shops usually take ~16" blades. But my miter saw is an 8" model, which again is pretty common here. There's 10" and 12" versions available, but the 8" and 10" is what most people run.. even contractors due to mobility. There's of course 12" models around though... Besides, miter saws and table saws by their nature usually use different blades, a table saw when cutting wood usually have positive rake on the blades... While i miter saw benefits from a negative rake, minimizing the risk of the blade grabbing the work piece while cutting. But, you can... of course use whatever blade you fancy.

[@nicklaugher5263]

Such a helpful video, thank you. Humour also appreciated 👍 I’ve been making coffee tables for a few months now with manual tools and have been struggling to decide which saws to invest in. This has saved me a lot of money as I was going to get an expensive track saw! One question - what would you recommend for a decent quality work bench. I don’t have a lot of space and my wife is getting really mad with me for using our kitchen table 😂😂😂

[@lizcademy4809]

I'm looking seriously at the Bora folding work table.

[@stefanpiatkov48]

This was a great video for someone starting out like me! Thank you so much for this list.

[@lordrichard8184]

I had the ridgid orbital sander. I bought it cause it had an easy way to hook the sander to a vacuum. But I’ve burned up 2 of them. They just didn’t last. I switched to the dewalt. It’s been good. Hasn’t burned up yet. I would also add a circular saw. Either a corded one or get a smaller cordless one. Go with whatever brand you picked for your drills. And get at least the 6.5” one. The 5.5s are a little on the small side and don’t always cut 2x___ material cleanly on the first pass. It’s also way easier to break down plywood sheets.

[@Dreadlock1227]

A Fesstool addiction sounds more expensive than a meth addiction

[@derrickthesen7008]

I think festools home run is the boxes the tools come in

[@wendymontie5660]

At least with Festool products, you stand a better chance of making useful things for you and other folks, rather than just reservations at a rehab clinic.

[@michaellynch7058]

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[@bp-ob8ic]

In the music world, it's called "Gear Acquisition Syndrome." There is no known cure.

[@perkushin]

Definitely more expensive.

[@ToeTag1968]

I don't know why I watch videos like this. I live in an apartment! Just dreaming of the day I guess. One category missing I think: Fastening. Hammers, brad nailers, etc.

[@glumberty1]

Look into hand tools instead of power tools.

[@darkrurouni1]

I'm jealous of that Woodpecker set

[@davidndahura7437]

Wonderful packaged information, thank you.

[@albertespinoza4849]

Would really appreciate a video on calibrating my miter saw and making good, clean, close cuts. It’s the worst

[@davidbryanwoodworksandmore]

They are not great but if you use them smartly they are okay. I rely on my dewalt for my custom cabinetry shop daily. It’s good but not perfect. What kind do you have?

[@albertespinoza4849]

@@davidbryanwoodworksandmore DeWalt compound miter saw

[@davidbryanwoodworksandmore]

@@albertespinoza4849 funny. Me too. I find it’s okay but not perfectly square on both sides of cuts. However I get around it by using the two cut method. I show this in build videos where you’ll see me cutting twice sometimes. It’s annoying but better results.

[@grega-kendalheightsdecorwo9511]

Awesome video man! Been a weekend warrior building decks for years, but slowly building up my shop and switching over to cabinets and small furniture. You are a 100% right, a good mitre saw and table saw... you can do a lot with that.

[@davidbryanwoodworksandmore]

Greg that’s how I got started 25 years ago. And I’ve been full time for 20. It’s pretty cool to hear you are getting ready to go full time.

[@M.Campbell]

Extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@Exalted_Example]

My grandad just gave me his old miter saw! Craftsman 3hp saw, probably from the 90s! I'm kind of scared of it to be honest :D

[@robertanderson2812]

get some goggles, keep you hands clear, and practice on scrap. You will do just fine.

[@adrienrenaux6211]

When it comes to milling, litterally all you want to do with a jointer and a planer can be done with a hand plane. Will it take time? Yes. Will it need a learning curve? Yes. But it'll do anything those two machines do. I don't really know your knowledge and skills with hand planes, but I really wouldn't ditch them right away. It'll make it possible for you to use cheaper lumber and plane it yourself for really cheap (I personally recommend getting an old rusty stanley no 4 or 5 and restore it, it's not that hard and will cost you pennies). And hand planes can be great fun to use as well!

[@MyGarageWorkshop]

I agree. Learning with basic hand tools teaches you so much about the characteristics of wood, grain direction, how to properly sharpen, etc. Also one of the big turnoffs for a lot of newbies is the dust generated from power tools. Shavings are a lot easier to sweep up.

[@timetravellingbunny3952]

I don't disagree at all with what is said here. I've been hand planing and hand cutting dovetails for boxes on my Tage Frid student work bench for several months now. I step outside to great a neighbor and she says, "Why do you look so happy." I can only assume it was because I had just come from working at that bench. This KZbin channel is less about building skills than it is about production and tools. At least it is a beginning for some.

[@jodyfrasnelli8928]

I bought a lot of hyper tough tools I have a Delta chop saw a circular saw and I'm building a table saw from an extra circular saw I enjoy seeing what you come up with in your videos

[@eebs0220]

Thanks for all of your great videos. I'm on my third furniture build and all this is really helpful info. It's so relaxing being in my shop working with wood and the satisfaction of a job well done comes with just about every cut. Maybe someday I can sell a few pieces and call it a side gig.

[@davidbryanwoodworksandmore]

This is how I started out. Take it slow and when you do great work, people will know it and jobs will come in. I’ve been Full time for 20 years. Loving every minute of it. Check my channel.

[@tychonzena1679]

I would like you to give us a lesson on various furniture making terminology. I am fascinated with your teaching but admit I do get lost in what you are talking about with terms like tenor and whatnot I just feel it would be very informative as we would have a better understanding on your lessons

[@jetah50]

it's probably quicker to just pause the video, then ask google what the word means.

[@sz72909]

Then be ready to spend another $1000 for a variety of sanding discs, drill bits, forstner bits, router bits, circular blades, screws, glue, brushes, dowels, chisels, a shop vac, (building) a work bench/assembly bench, etc., etc., and that's just to round out the tools. Then, you'll need stains, top coats, wood filler, and many more supplies. Your list can get a beginner to 1st base, but that's where the journey begins. Just like many hobbies, acquiring new and useful tools never really ends.

[@coreydiculous]

So it's just a video for people starting out. Did you use your magnifying glass to come to that conclusion Sherlock?

[@HepauDK]

@@coreydiculous What good is a router without bits? The bits can be pretty pricy if you want something that doesn't tear and splinter the heck out of your project. My Dewalt DW745 jobsite table saw came with a 24 tooth ripping blade. Fine for ripping, but pretty useless for joinery. And a good combination blade is not exactly cheap.

[@davidpietranczyk]

This is exactly what i needed. Thanks!

[@jael2786]

Just the video that was I looking for .. thanks man 🤙🏽

[@Wood_Slice]

Not to sound like a Kreg fan but they are very structural. Might even be stronger than dowels as the steel screws are stronger than dowels. There was even a study with pocket screws, dowels, domino, mortise/tennon and it was def strong enough

[@benjaminwyer9192]

Pocket holes have their place and can be a better structural option as long as they can be hidden. The most important thing I believe, is placement of the holes at the joint. Make sure to join from end grain to face or side grain. Avoid pocket holes where the screw drives into end grain, it’s results in a weak joint.