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My Must-Have List of Tools for Woodworking

I’m grateful to have a well stocked shop these days with some of the best woodworking tools out there. It hasn’t always been that way.

The first workshop I had was in a cold, damp basement in upstate New York. I had had very few tools and the ones I had were mostly hand-me-down odds and ends and my trusty circular saw.

Over time and working hard I’ve been able to replace and upgrade the old tools I started with. Listed below are the the favorite tools I use on a regular basis, which make my work better, faster and easier to do.

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Safety:

GRR-RIPPER 3D Pushblock

GRR-RIP BLOCK Smart Hook Pushblock for Router Table, Jointer, and Band Saws

PD-100 Full-Face Air Purifying Respirator (APR) with Organic Vapor and Particulate Protection – Use Discount code BCW-Safety for discount

T-90 Half Face Respirator Mask with Organic Vapor and Particulate Filtration – Use Discount code BCW-Safety for discount

T-60 Half Face Respirator Gas Mask with Organic Vapor and Particulate Filtration – Use Discount code BCW-Safety for discount

I ISOtunes Free True Wireless Earplug Earbuds

Johnson and Johnson All-Purpose Portable Compact First Aid Kit

Dust Collection:

Gyro Air G-700 Dust Processor

Scraper Tools:

Bahco 665 Premium Ergonomic Carbide Scraper, 2-1/2″

Bahco Heavy Duty 2-Inch Replacement Scraper Blade #442

Saws (Power and Hand):

Grizzly G0555 Band saw

DEWALT 10-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw, Double Bevel (DW717)

Kreg ACS2000 Adaptive Cutting System Saw + Guide Track Kit

Harvey Woodworking Alpha HW110S 36P

RIDGID 15 Amp 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw

DEWALT DW317 Variable-Speed Orbital Jigsaw

Vaughan BS250D Double Edged Bear Saw Handsaw

Milling tools:

Grizzly G0940 – 13″ 2 HP Benchtop Planer w/ Helical Cutterhead

Grizzly Industrial G0858-8″ x 76″ Parallelogram Jointer with Helical Cutterhead & Mobile Base

CMT Orange Tools 8″ Locked 12T Dado Pro

Sanders:

SuperMax 19-38 Drum Sander

DEWALT DWE6411K 1/4 Sheet Palm Grip Sander Kit

RIDGID Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander

Mirka MID62520CAUS Direct Electric Random Orbital Sander, 6-Inch, Yellow, Black

Festool ETS EC 150/5 EQ-Plus 576339 Sys3

Panel Assembly tools:

Festool 574422 DF 700 XL EQ Plus Domino Joiner

Seneca Domino XL with our Small Mortise Kit for Festool

DEWALT DW682K 6.5 Amp Plate Biscuit Joiner

Kreg K4MS Jig Master System

Nailers:

DEWALT DCN660B 20V 16 Gauge 20° Finish Nailer

RIDGID 18-Volt Cordless Brushless HYPERDRIVE 18-Gauge 2-1/8 in. Brad Nailer (Tool-Only) Belt Clip, Bag, and Sample Nails

Metabo HPT Pro Brad Nailer Kit, 18 Gauge, High Grade Aluminum Magazine, Accepts 5/8-Inch To 2-Inch Brad Nails, NT50A5

Routers and Accessories:

PORTER-CABLE 690LR 11-Amp Fixed-Base Router and plunge base

Bosch 1617EVS Fixed-Base Router – 12 Amp Corded Electronic 2.25 Horse Power Variable Speed Router with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets

DEWALT DWP611PK 1.25 HP Max Torque Variable Speed Compact Router Combo Kit with LED’s with DNP615 Compact Router Dust Collection Adapter for Fixed Base Routers

PORTER-CABLE 4216 Super Jig – Dovetail jig (4215 With Mini Template Kit)

Triton TRA001 3-1/4 HP Dual Mode Precision Plunge Router

JessEm Ultimate II Router Table and Lift Package

Drill Drivers and Impacts:

RIDGID X4 18-Volt Hyper Lithium-Ion Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver and Impact Driver Combo Kit

RIDGID 12-Volt Lithium-Ion 3/8 in. Cordless 2-Speed Drill Kit

RIDGID 12-Volt Lithium-Ion 1/4 in. Cordless Palm Impact Screwdriver Kit

Milwaukee 2505-22 M12 Fuel Installation Drill/Driver Kit, Compact, Forward/Reverse Switch, Keyless Chuck, LED Light, Variable Speed

Milwaukee Electric Tool M12 Fuel 1/2″” Drill Driver Kit

Clamps:

Bessey PC12-2 1/2″ Pipe Clamp with 2 1/8″ Throat Depth, Red

Bessey VAS-23+2K Vario Angle Strap Clamp

Bessey K Body REVO JR. Parallel Clamp, 24″ Single

Bessey K Body REVO JR. Parallel Clamp, 36″ Pair

Bessey EZS 65-8 24-Inch One Hand Clamp and Spreader by Bessey

Measuring Devices:

Kreg KMA2900 Multi-Mark Multi-Purpose Marking and Measuring Tool

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I received an email from a client asking if I could make 4 barstools of out some of his old baseball mlb bats.

I attempt to discuss and show the process I went through to build these stools.
The holes are drilled at 11 degrees with my drill press. The bats are cut at the same angle.
I allowed the bats to protrude through the seats and then used a pull saw to flush trim them.
I created a blog explaining as much of the process as possible on my website. That blog will be posted shortly.

Tools Used:
@HarveyIndustriesIntl Alpha 4 HP table saw
@JessEmToolCompany Router Table
@BoschNA 1617 Router - https://amzn.to/3O8NPQ1
@grizzlymachines Band Saw
Porter Cable Drill Press
@cmtorangetools CMT 806.690.41B Xtreme Compression Flush Trim Bits 2 Flutes Carbide Tipped - https://amzn.to/3APRcYV
@rubiomonocoatusa -Pure -https://amzn.to/40JmI5F

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:08 Band Saw and Seat Layout
0:48 Router Table and Flush Trim Bit
1:08 Drill Press and Forstner Bit
1:40 Table saw explanation
4:06 Cutting Bats
4:32 Rubio Monocoat finish application
16:35 - Finish Product and Wrap up

disclaimer - some links provided pay me a commission from amazon

I received an email from a client asking if I could make 4 barstools of out some of his old baseball mlb bats.

I attempt to discuss and show the process I went through to build these stools.
The holes are drilled at 11 degrees with my drill press. The bats are cut at the same angle.
I allowed the bats to protrude through the seats and then used a pull saw to flush trim them.
I created a blog explaining as much of the process as possible on my website. That blog will be posted shortly.

Tools Used:
@HarveyIndustriesIntl Alpha 4 HP table saw
@JessEmToolCompany Router Table
@BoschNA 1617 Router - https://amzn.to/3O8NPQ1
@grizzlymachines Band Saw
Porter Cable Drill Press
@cmtorangetools CMT 806.690.41B Xtreme Compression Flush Trim Bits 2 Flutes Carbide Tipped - https://amzn.to/3APRcYV
@rubiomonocoatusa -Pure -https://amzn.to/40JmI5F

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:08 Band Saw and Seat Layout
0:48 Router Table and Flush Trim Bit
1:08 Drill Press and Forstner Bit
1:40 Table saw explanation
4:06 Cutting Bats
4:32 Rubio Monocoat finish application
16:35 - Finish Product and Wrap up

disclaimer - some links provided pay me a commission from amazon

YouTube Video VVV5Zm9tc1JGenFNNXdTaUJhZGZPckx3LmdkbmlzWXVNZEF3

Baseball Bat Stools

Bayne Custom Woodworking November 12, 2024 4:19 pm

My Grandson helped me install @WoodpeckersLLC #full #throttle #blastgates yesterday. He is great quality control!
Attaching these to my @HarveyIndustriesIntl G700 Dust Processor was a great decision.

My Grandson helped me install @WoodpeckersLLC #full #throttle #blastgates yesterday. He is great quality control!
Attaching these to my @HarveyIndustriesIntl G700 Dust Processor was a great decision.

YouTube Video VVV5Zm9tc1JGenFNNXdTaUJhZGZPckx3LjBiU3prbmphMVNz

Woodpecker tools Blast gate installation with my grandson

Bayne Custom Woodworking November 4, 2024 3:21 pm

My 8 year old grandson helped me in the shop today and he decided to video himself wearing my @parcilsafetyworkshop T-90 Half Face Respirator - It worked great for him. Enjoy the eyes

Discount code -BCW-Safety
@parcilsafety

My 8 year old grandson helped me in the shop today and he decided to video himself wearing my @parcilsafetyworkshop T-90 Half Face Respirator - It worked great for him. Enjoy the eyes

Discount code -BCW-Safety
@parcilsafety

YouTube Video VVV5Zm9tc1JGenFNNXdTaUJhZGZPckx3Lks2OHpaYzJIWlRv

Shop safety for all ages

Bayne Custom Woodworking November 2, 2024 12:38 pm

I have an island with 6 drawers and need to install drawer fronts. Not a hard job, but I found that the @KregToolCompany drawer front mounting system makes the job easier.
There are shims that help with the spacing if you stacked drawers or a drawer above a door and need accurate spacing. Because these are only single drawers I could not use them so I made and clamped a spacer that gave me the 1/2" I needed on the bottom. This also worked great to hold the front on while I clamped it in place.
Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/3NLvFUn
Milwaukee Tools - https://amzn.to/3C90Kyy

(disclaimer - I do make a small income when you use above links)

I have an island with 6 drawers and need to install drawer fronts. Not a hard job, but I found that the @KregToolCompany drawer front mounting system makes the job easier.
There are shims that help with the spacing if you stacked drawers or a drawer above a door and need accurate spacing. Because these are only single drawers I could not use them so I made and clamped a spacer that gave me the 1/2" I needed on the bottom. This also worked great to hold the front on while I clamped it in place.
Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/3NLvFUn
Milwaukee Tools - https://amzn.to/3C90Kyy

(disclaimer - I do make a small income when you use above links)

YouTube Video VVV5Zm9tc1JGenFNNXdTaUJhZGZPckx3Ll92Z0hhQ01BX1pN

Island drawer front installation with @KregToolCompany jig

Bayne Custom Woodworking November 1, 2024 6:51 am

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Red Oak island for one client and a Red Oak quilt rack for another. Just part of being self employed and working with a variety of projects and clients. That's what makes life as a small woodworking business interesting and exciting.
#ShopLocalShareSocial #SupportMtJuliet #ShopSmall #LocalJoy #smallbusiness #buylocal #veteranowned #custommade #redoak #quiltrack #kitchenisland

Red Oak island for one client and a Red Oak quilt rack for another. Just part of being self employed and working with a variety of projects and clients. That`s what makes life as a small woodworking business interesting and exciting.
#ShopLocalShareSocial #SupportMtJuliet #ShopSmall #LocalJoy #smallbusiness #buylocal #veteranowned #custommade #redoak #quiltrack #kitchenisland ...

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Final bat post (well maybe) I used for @zingerbats fungo bats to create this bedside table for my client. The to is created using black walnut and finished with @rubiomonocoatusa pure finish.
This has been a great project to work on.
#fungobats #baseballbats #balckwalnut #rubiomonocoatusa #maker #woodworker #veteranownedandoperated #madeinusa #mtjuliettn #customwork
#furniture #tables

Final bat post (well maybe) I used for @zingerbats fungo bats to create this bedside table for my client. The to is created using black walnut and finished with @rubiomonocoatusa pure finish.
This has been a great project to work on.
#fungobats #baseballbats #balckwalnut #rubiomonocoatusa #maker #woodworker #veteranownedandoperated #madeinusa #mtjuliettn #customwork
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Words can not express the thanks we owe our veterans and their families. On this day and every other day, " Thank you " for your service. Remember, freedom isn't free.

Words can not express the thanks we owe our veterans and their families. On this day and every other day, " Thank you " for your service. Remember, freedom isn`t free. ...

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