12 Must Have Tools Under $10

[@jarodmorris611]

I told my son, "Hey, can you get me that speed square over there?" He said, "I don't see it." I said, "The triangle thing" He said, "A triangle called a square? That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard." He was pulling my leg and he totally got me. He knew exactly what it was and why, but I bought his act completely.

[@MemphisCorollaS]

You can teach a person what a tool is any time, but you can’t teach a good, humorous relationship with your family. Glad my dad & granddad made the effort. Your story made me smile. Thanks. Happy 4th of July.

[@cabbyhubby]

I had a new hire call a framing square "The Big L " the name stuck

[@SICresinwrks]

My kid did the same to me the other day lol

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

I love it. That's how it should be. Have fun with it and make memories like this. It's the little things.

[@jonhaddican268]

If your kid has a smartass style to them, you did something right.

[@joegarrett5636]

Thank you for all the ideas and instructions. I am a retired Pastor and have dreamed of making money with wood work when I retired. You are helping me achieve my dream. Thank You!

[@mikegrellmann2854]

Hoi from Switzerland. I just love your Southern drawl. Aside from that you have been a great inspiration to me and I am 58 years of age. Thank you for all your tips and tricks. Keep up the good work. I just wish polictians could be more like you - straight down the line.

[@lvpicha1]

Been doing custom cabinets for 20 years. I buy a new 16' komeleon tape nearly every month for same reasons. I use it so often the stopper wears out. This guy knows his shit

[@richardmccann4815]

Lots of good ideas here, but I'll have to wait till things get built and are selling. As far as pencils go, I'll stick with the giant carpenter pencils. My arthritis makes them easier to hold. I was working at a cabinet shop and the boss saw me using one to layout parts on a sheet of ply. He started hollering about using such to do layout! I calmed him down when I showed him that it was razor sharp across the entire lead, I sharpened it on the 6" grinder, and touched it up on a strip of sand paper! It holds the razor sharp line for a long time, because of the size and hardness of the lead, and you can point both ends too!

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

I don’t remember the brand, but there is a mechanical pencil that uses the same internal lead size, but has a plastic housing. If you can find a mechanical pencil that uses a carpenter graphites I highly recommend it. I would still be using it if I hadn’t lost mine. I’ll probably find it in a few years… But I know if I had arthritis in my hands very bad, I would use one of those and customize a grip.

[@alfonsoPina]

This guy is so simple. I love watching his videos. He sounds like a normal human being with extraordinary talent.

[@Kayak1088]

Yeah he's good. Some ppl just have that mechanical and artistic gift. Wish I'd been born smart instead of so good-looking.

[@alfonsoPina]

@@Kayak1088 😂😂😂 I can relate

[@JasonPeltier]

My tip is to use small magnets and shrink wrap on your pens and pencils. Now they'll stick anywhere there's ferrous metal. I had to epoxy a magnet to the arm of my radial saw since it's made of aluminum and plastic. But it works great! And a pack of 50-100 magnets is about $10 on Amazon.

[@cdogallen7143]

I love using zebra pens f series 301's for marking stuff. I also use a fly fishing vest to hold and store a bunch of my tools

[@patriciahibbert6139]

Oscillating tool ,Well I got one 4 Christmas and never even used till one day I had to flush cut a hole in the wood and since then it is hard to get out of my hands . It does so many cuts ,sanding, buffing, and they are the best.

[@simpleminded5215]

Same thing here. I bought one to cut door jams when I installed a laminate floor in the house. Oh my that thing is my go to for everything. I actually bought a tool bag for just it and all the attachments. Another dangerous tool is the little 4” battery circular saw. That little guy is so handy I don’t know how I got along without it.

[@yLeprechaun]

Dad made his living drafting blueprints long before computers. His hobby was, ta-dah, woodworking. A .009 mm pencil was a constant in his shirt pocket.

[@davidross6586]

I have had that same mechanical pencil since taking drafting classes in college in 1981. Still using it today. On projects I saw on your channel. LOL

[@tracigill3901]

My husband and I love your videos! He's thinking of retiring in a couple of years and now would be a good time for him to start building up a woodworking business. It's always been his hobby. I'm buying a few of these handy items to go in his stocking!! Thanks and God Bless!

[@billshepherd5090]

Hi Matt, another Kentuckian here and I’m so happy I found your channel. I’m retired and starting a small woodworking shop wanting to bring in some extra money. You’re doing an excellent job. Thanks

[@curtisoneill9929]

Another good tip is with nails shop tools, I use all the different nail files and the rotory nail files all the time. Also nail polish for the airbrush.

[@JamynShanley]

Thank you for sharing your knowlege. I always look forward to the next video!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks JS! Thanks for watching!

[@BostLabs]

the Expanding Crafting Sewing Gauge Ruler... Mindblown! 🤯👍

[@MysticWanderer]

I love it when we find a way to go cross platform and use an existing tool in a new way. That button hole spacer would make for easily repeatable shelf peg holes, door and drawer pulls, marking for shelf grooves and so on. Next week from Kreg…

[@l.medina6251]

I am a professional seamstress & have never seen one of those gauges before! Huh! I enjoy your do-able projects & common sense approach to woodworking! Thank you!

[@williamwoo1437]

Matt, there might be tons of similarly titled videos out there, but the difference is most of them are just infomercials trying to sell you a better mouse trap. While yours is pointing out to us that some of the best mouse traps are just hidden in plain sight. Thank you for opening up my mind

[@mikegrellmann2854]

By the way I love your 3D woodwork on the shelves adn the cupboard. It is not often that you combine a trade with art in the same breath but you sure as hell have. Respect brother.

[@picadilly3184]

Your videos are invaluable to me. I am 70 years old I have just started woodworking. I'm obsessed with power tools but never knew about the practical tools you show in this video. Thanks for the links and info.

[@ronhansen7717]

I use the DeWalt 10' tape measure. It's even smaller than the one you show with all the same features. You can buy packs of 3 for about $18 at Home Depot. I have them everywhere and they easily fit in the palm of your hand. My wife is a quilter and there are tons of templates and rulers available for just about any shape or angle. She buys bags full of small clamps in various sizes, 1" and up, for holding quilts together for sewing. They are fairly cheap and useful. She has racks with spindles on them for holding spools of thread that can be useful for hanging small items.

[@grinningtiki220]

Mind blown with the box cutter tip.

[@steveferguson1232]

Matthew I love how you bring inexpensive good tools to our attention. And also making large profit from inexpensive materials. Me being disabled, I’m always looking for inexpensive tools. Take the track saw. Would love Mikita or Festool but you know what the Wen track saw and rails my wife surprised me with is just as good for a hobbyist. Size for 99 bucks and the rails were under 100 bucks. I have other Wen tools and am proud to say so. You don’t need fancy expensive tools to make great products. Love your channel.

[@emilymangelsdorf8455]

Well, I so and I have never seen one of those gauges. Awesome!

[@nate-408]

I used that pencil for a long time now I use the graphgear 500. It like yours has a fixed steel collar that let's the lead stick out far enough to follow the edge of a straight edge or template without breaking. They are fantastic and very worthwhile.

[@quietwoodworking]

The 17 Inch Auto Body Hand Sander from Harbor Freight is a great woodworking tool and it's under $8.

[@603me.]

Interesting. Looks like it would work well in an application similar to a jointer plane.

[@dalesuggs3658]

I have several 6 dollar tape measures. Best 6 dollars I ever spent 🙂🙂🙂

[@cathys949]

Interesting you use a sewing tool for woodworking. I have bought several woodworking tools for my sewing station! An angle square, an awl, a protractor and a pack of gasket picks. All come in very useful! Love your videos!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

It seems we use the same type of tools for sure. Thank you for the support!

[@ronaldfowler8394]

Another great video Matthew! You're making my life easier in my little shop which is always appreciated ! As a 59 year old disabled woodworker I'm always looking for ways to make my life easier and also your series on small items/large profits is fantastic. Like you I started out building farmhouse style furniture with old reclaimed lumber but the older I've gotten the harder it is on my old broke up body(motorcycle accident caused by an intoxicated driver). I had been gradually getting away from the bigger Items and then I bought a wood lathe last October to try out the turning game and found a new passion. I still depend on woodworking for a nice steady part time income but I'm slowly building up the woodturning side of my shop. Going back to the smalls,I just had a lady order 8 of the farmhouse style small planter boxes,and I also used another of your ideas and keep the local small town farm/feed store stocked with them 😀 Again,thanks for all the great ideas! Always look forward to your next video!

[@chriswhitley3283]

That’s great for me to see. I was in motorcycle accident at 19. Got a nice head injury, no helmet. Well I managed to get back to work, but have suffered several work accidents along the way. Now I’m an old fart and I am to get back to the wood shop. I’ve been struggling lately with what I can do and Matthew has given me some inspiration. Thanks! What I love is that he government says they have all these programs to help you get a job and help you work at it and the employer gets all these incentives to hire you. TotL bull crap! Doesn’t work that way.

[@danielestrada3624]

GREAT VIDEOS. I like the fact that you explain the tools and projects in a simple way. Thats great for someone with no prior experience.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thank you very much!

[@buzzpatch2294]

the sewing contraption- you bring up a good point-- i have found in every trade i have found tools that can be used in another

[@hobbynut2993]

Hey Matt. I find using a xacto knife for markin measurements extremely accurate and it rids you of surface tear outs/fiber lifting so you don't need tape to get clean cuts.

[@chriswhitley3283]

I love 2packs. Gives me one to lose and one to use while I work so I don’t have to stop working.

[@aaronq2627]

just found this channel about 2 days ago and man!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Where have you been Aaron? The community has been waiting!

[@LeoDodier]

Hello Matt, I really enjoy watching woodworkers on KZbin, and you are right on the top of my list. Everything you talk about is relevant, down to earth, and you’re not just doing it on every new fess tool ever made! Keep up the great work and thank you.

[@martinoamello3017]

My favorite tape measure is Fastcap lefty/righty .. Every 16th inch actually has the number printed on the tape..

[@pattisands7428]

This would be great to space spindles for hand rails.

[@1meanelf]

I do scrapbooking, sewing, quilting and woodworking and people would be amazed how universal some tools really can be. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge, tips and tricks along the way as well as unconventional tools like the expanding sewing gauge. Thank you. :)

[@HepauDK]

The tape measure I always grab in my shop, is my 10' (3m) Stanley Tylon. I have 3 different mechanical pencils in my shop, 0.5, 0.7 and 0.9, depending on the level of precision I need. The Bosch hook & loop sanding attachment for the oscilating tool (also known as a delta sander here in Denmark, because of the triangular sanding attachment the Bosch version always came with back in the day) has 3 tips, so if one gets worn out, you just rotate the attachment. It is quite a bit bulkier than yours though.

[@TheWingnut58]

Another cool thing about the oscillating multi tool, the saw blades won't cut YOU.....I read that they were originally designed to remove the old style plaster casts back in the day

[@dottyjyoung]

I freaking love my oscillating tool.

[@HanShotFirst84]

Thanks Matthew! You're a legit dude helping us all figure this out as we get started. Once we get into our new house the shop is my first project to get the side hustle started.

[@aprildegele1510]

I have a doozie to add to your list that's an absolute staple in my shop that I learned from a retired cabinet maker: Distilled white vinegar. Cheapest you can find in the volume you want. Why? After I've finish-sanded my project just before I want to apply my finish, I wipe the whole thing down to be able to see where I still have glue residue that will ruin any finish other than paint. It highlights residue like a finish would, except that you won't have to remove the finish and start over. It dries quickly and won't raise the grain like water will. May still want to take a light sanding pass after the vinegar has evaporated, but you'll have to see if it's necessary. Second use is to REMOVE that residue. Take a lint-free cloth, soak a spot on the cloth with vinegar, then pat the residue. If it's been sanded and there's not much left (because glue sinks into the wood), you can rub with the vinegar until the residue is gone without having to pat and wait. Actually pulls the glue out of the wood. On joints where you didn't get it off in time and scraping didn't get it all off (and there will be residue at the very least), apply by patting a good bit on the glue (don't flood joints or put too much on because if you do, it will melt your joint apart). Wait a few minutes and you'll see the glue turn opaque. On thick glue, say, where the joint isn't perfect and you have glue that settled thick somewhere, you may have to pat and wait several times. It seems like a lot of extra time, but do you really want a glaring light spot in your finish? Be patient, which I'm very bad about. I'm one of the least patient people I know, but on a commissioned piece? I can wait. "Wait" meaning 5-10 minutes. You don't want the vinegar to completely dry or the glue goes back to how it was. Once it turns opaque, you may see the edges start to lift (or you can use a fingernail and start peeling it off). At that point, you can peel off the majority or use a scraper. Rub again with some vinegar to get the leftovers, and voila! All residue is gone. All blobs, all "oops" prints, and anything you missed while sanding light wood and couldn't see. Cheap, sustainable, readily available, non-toxic, no respirator needed, no gloves needed ... and the best glue remover I've ever used on wood. Third use for those who are inclined: I did a 4 tier, 15-sided jewelry box and the top was a 3D copper sunburst-type pattern incased in clear resin. Used silver solder (has to be silver) to connect the copper. Used white vinegar mixed with copper sulfate (can get from Amazon for chemists, or go to a big box home improvement store and find 100% copper sulfate stump killer), wrapped the solder joints loosely in 4 ought steel wool, and set it in the mixture for about 20 minutes in a $2 oil pan like you'd use to change your oil yourself (because the piece was about 10" wide, so couldn't put it directly in the jar). Remove the steel wool and voila! Copper plated silver solder. I understand it also works with nickel or other plating, but that will likely take electricity. Many videos on here about that.

[@garyhicks8666]

Great as always. This different approach is why I keep coming back. Another tool hack is the bbq basting brush/ the silicone one you can get at Walmart for $2. Using the utility knife you showed- cut that bad boy down to 3/4 inch. A lot cheaper than the Sili brand. Great for larger glue ups. I cut mine at an angle, like a sash paint brush. Works great.

[@SlickRickTPB]

since you brought up the bbq basting brush I thought I would mention another distressing tool I randomly tried which was the wire brush grill scraper. honestly I was just too lazy to walk into the garage for the angle grinder and the grill was already in the backyard lol. worked decent on pine idk how well or much of anything it would do on a hardwood though.

[@ambereckman9072]

@@SlickRickTPB Oh, now that's funny! I'm so on board with this. Please let me say, as President of Procrastinators For Tomorrow Probably..... Maybe Next Week Sometime; we back this suggestion with our guarantee of not getting there in time for it!

[@georgemaerkle3427]

Great video Mathew, I wish I saw this video before Christmas. Many stocking stuffer ideas that could have been on my list. Keep up the great work! By reading the comments in your videos, it’s clear to see you inspire many of us, thank you for imparting your knowledge.

[@tomrudd530]

always thinking outside the box! thanks

[@williamjones6053]

The little square is great for checking 90 on your table saw ..it sits below the teeth

[@ParaBellum2024]

Thanks Matt. I've just ordered an expanding sewing gauge! One cheap tool I'd recommend is a profile (or contour) gauge. It doesn't get used often, but it's occasionally just the right tool.

[@aprildegele1510]

Contour gauges are a must for remodeling in places where there are cut outs for drains, etc., or when laying flooring in a room that's not square or you have to go around some bit of something you can't remove. Saved me from having to try multiple times to get a cut just right.

[@richbaumann2999]

Mohawk makes great CA glues and Activators.

[@spiritualkicksrt]

Ohhhh, that flush cut blade for half lap joints!

[@kennethbezanson4266]

The button spacer is also good for spacing dove tails

[@seymourwrasse3321]

oscillating tools are one of those tools that have been around for decades, before they found their way in to the hands of everyday people, doctors used them to remove casts on broken bones. Battery tools were first made for astronauts working in space, the first one were good for about 15 minutes with a 4 hour charge time

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks for sharing! One of my favorite tools!

[@RayCollins-dv4ts]

I use the spring punch and have multiple Komelon 16 ft tape measures. They are easy to read and I'm not likely to be measuring anything longer than that since my shop is 16 x 20. I put my 25' Milwaukee tape measure in my SUV in case I need to measure anything when I'm out. It's better than taking up space in my shop. Also like the sewing spacer tool. Can see multiple uses for that. Would be nice if it could be set for repeated use but some tape may accomplish that.

[@EmMae1.0]

I love your channel. You have such a brilliant mind, and I thank you for sharing your ideas with all of us. Thank you! God bless you and your family.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@gergemall]

Great video . Thank you .. it’s amazing how many kinds of adhesives there are now . Only had Elmers and rubber cement , testers . Good stuff

[@ryanm2214]

ROTFL...Appreciate the bloopers at the end man! It's more reality T.V. than most of reality T.V. lol. I like the use of that sewing tool as well! Hope you and family had a great 4th!

[@Samtzu]

Did not know about the button spacer OR the end of the razor knife..... thank you!!!

[@jtimonere]

Really appreciate your common sense approach to woodworking and the concern you show for those of us muddling along. Thanks for your help and expertise. Best wishes.

[@wendyvandalm1435]

I really enjoy your videos. You are an inspiration. I went and ordered some of the items for me, and some for my dads Christmas stocking. You should do a video on stocking stuffers for crafters or wood working people.

[@avoidtheherd7066]

The box cutter is the most precise marking tool ever. Next is .5mm mech. pencil, then ball-point pen.

[@stuartrussell7108]

Immediately bought the dual head nail setter. Ended up going for the 4 piece pack as it has a few extra options (and drops the price down to about 6 bucks per piece). They're a steal!

[@MashMonster69]

My favorite under $10 tool is the Harbor Freight Japanese pull saw. It may not last like the $15 Irwin brand at the big box, but it was about $5 when I bought it 5 years ago. I got it to see if I'd like the tool (I did, obviously), then upgraded to a (slightly) better 1, and use the old 1 as a carry tool in my truck box. If it gets damaged there, well, it's just a 5 dollar tool. I've used Harbor Freight tools to get trial tools various times, some, like the oscillating tool, I never needed to replace.

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

Amazon has Japanese style pull saws and replacement blades. The same blades might fit your existing handle.

[@MashMonster69]

@@liquidrockaquatics3900 Nice thought, but part of its cheapness is that it has a cheap plastic handle. I did throw it away a couple of months ago when it was worn out. 5 1/2 years for 5 bucks was not wasted

[@getrdid2000red]

Thats the same type & color tape measure I use. Using the blades to heat & cut foam I got an electric foam blade thats awesome & lots faster. Usually if we need any type of knife we use our lifetime warranty Buck knife made in USA $40. Takes less that 10 seconds to make it razor blade sharp. Mine are 20 years old and still going strong.

[@jimdavis7439]

LOL, I have a pasta cutter that looks exactly like the sewing gauge! The kitchen or pasta sheet version just has tiny "pizza" cutting wheels attached to it! good tip!

[@tomhostetter8516]

That button hole tool the 1st thing I thought was to use it for shelf pin placement that could be for specific height on shelves... I own the kreg jig for this but the spacing sometimes isn't good enough. Another one I don't see is a hand sawdust broom for your work surfaces, I watch people take leaf blowers or shop vac hoses to the work surfaces, I bought a hand broom for $1 at dollar tree and I have foam board attached to My work table for breaking down sheet goods... make my cut sweep it into a dust pan and im good to go for the next cut.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Your right! I have them hanging in several places. Great shop tool!

[@guybowers9094]

Some great small items that we all can use. Always enjoy your tips

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks as always Guy!

[@redsalem7686]

I prefer the tri-square to the framing square

[@kimhavey7850]

I literally just made a mitred frame two nights ago and I WISH I had known about the CA Glue Activator!! Thanks so much for the great info!

[@eCitizen1]

Thanks, I just ordered 3 things you detailed. :)

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks!

[@JCHansen]

Nothing looked appealing til Matt Peech popped up on the watch later. Now I can relax. 🤜🏼Thanks for all the inspiration

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Lol... No worries my man

[@chrisannoconnor7078]

Another great video! Thanks for the info!

[@BusyDee]

You actually showed me some things I don’t have that I feel I need. Thanks a bunch again!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

No worries. Thanks for watching Dee!

[@koma7265]

that dual head nail setter is awsome

[@American_Woodworker]

Another video that hits the sweet spot and fills the void! Great content and nice work.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@d9536]

Friend, only Jesus can truly fill the void, turn away from your sins and come to Him.

[@American_Woodworker]

@@d9536 Look in the mirror. Jesus fills all voids and gifts talent to people like Matthew to create content then shares their talent with the world. Be blessed, friend.

[@jimmietroxell4904]

I love your videos and how you go to into the step by step process and how you try to help others. Thanks

[@copperdolphin5291]

Yea great idea with that expanding Sewing Gauge!!

[@monopinion8799]

As I said before you’re a great bank of knowledge!! Thank you so much. 👏🇨🇦

[@DaleMarek]

Great video. Mind blown about the box cutter end.

[@marvingriffin1166]

I like it when you tell us where to get what you are showing us.

[@jessicahites871]

Love thinking outside the box! Great tools for a great price!

[@fryertuck6496]

Where i live i couldn't find ca glue activator. I use baking soda in water and a little spray bottle. Only thing is because its instant, you can't wet one side of the joint because it would set before you line up. I glue the joint, bring it together and give it a spray. Set in 1 second.

[@lisafernandez1544]

Helpful tools, thank you for sharing.

[@bertt2504]

Great information, Matt. Thank you!

[@davidlawburgh2885]

Thanks Matt for sharing your knowledge and experiences. It's practical, usable, no BS, Keep 'em coming. Look forward to the next one

[@christophermoorhead5827]

Thanks for posting these links.

[@unclebob8746]

Good stuff. They make lead sharpeners for graphic pencils so you can always have a sharp point.

[@charlottehewson9522]

Awesome presentation, straightforward, real good advice thank you, great vid! xx

[@robertmcgorray5806]

That first item is like a pastry tool and it has discs on the end like a pizza cutter! lines cakes and brownies for accurate cutting

[@darlasowders5723]

Some kitchen items are useful in the shop too.

[@stuartjones1982]

New sub been binge watching last couple days. Ordered the sewing gauge and finger sander. Awesome thanks man

[@iputthemeinmediocre]

Thank you for creating the most informative and concise woodworking DIY videos! I love your tips and how you encourage creativity and share your process :). Your passion for your craft is inspiring!

[@athreedognight4022]

Thanks Matt giving some great info.

[@521farmer]

Wow this is awesome to see and to understand that tools also make the Job Easier Just like metal Projects ya Need the tools to make the job if ya willing to learn Helps alot thks again for sharin this will help me out lot,s

[@peetkoolstra3891]

If you know where and what to look for, it does not have to be expencive. The fun sometimes is hunting for the simple idears. You can buy an instrument for $100 when you can do it with 2 sticks and an pencil.

[@brandonyork4834]

Bro, I use the same tape measure! For the price, you cant beat them. I have a few randomly placed around my shop.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Heck yea. They are even cheaper in the stores. Great value.

[@rml3wood]

I’m a nearly sixty year old carpenter and I pick something up from every single one of your videos. Thank You👹

[@bobd.]

Mechanical pencil is a must. I use the Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Mechanical Drafting Pencil 0.7mm Blue (PG1017) and there is also a .9mm version. Both are right at $10 each. IT has a protective sleeve that encases the lead and keeps it from breaking. This sleeve fully retracts with the lead when you close it up so it won't poke a hole or get damaged in your pocket.

[@bluelily8289]

Unless you are like me and somehow manage to break the nib that holds the lead! I gave up on mechanical pencils years ago after breaking so many. I prefer traditional #2 pencils and my tape measure has a built in pencil sharpener. My two favorites are Dixon Oriole and Dixon Ticonderoga black (these ones have latex free erasers) - both types hold a nice point and I have never run into a bad eraser on either type.

[@JetMech1972]

Do you have any recommendations for clamps? I’m quickly discovering that some are better than others.

[@justaguyonthefly]

Great video Matthew! Fairly new to wood working. One thing I learned quickly is to always use the same tape measure when building a project. (Not all tapes have the same measurements!) Also thinking about going Metric (mm) but don't know if my brain can handle the switch! lol

[@klashnacovak47]

Great video.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks!