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Some of my Favorite Basic Tools and Accessories in the Shop
When I started woodworking full-time almost two years ago, my dear wife recommended I find the best tools for safety first and productivity next. She made sense, so I continue to search out good products to keep me safe and products that make my job easier. This is the list of new products I’ve found this year. They’ll make great gifts for your favorite woodworker or DIYer.
I’ve added my affiliate links to them so if you choose to click on them, I’ll make a little extra change, but it won’t cost you anything extra. So in a way any purchases help in the shop and probably donuts for my grandchildren
Rags, yep rags –
Stop tearing up your shirts and add these to your shop.
They are large enough to cut into 4 pieces each and are perfect for applying stain and poly.
Estwing Dead Blow Hammer –
I use this to align every glue up, set clamps and anything that I need to adjust but am tired of hitting with my hand. The two heads allows for both soft and hard tapping.
Kreg KDRV-90DG 90° Pocket-Hole Driver –
I use a lot of Kreg tools, but this is one of my favorites. It allows me to drive screws into hard-to-reach areas.
Wixey Digital Angle Gauge Type 2 with Magnetic Base and Backlight –
This allows me to validate that my table saw, miter saw, jointer, etc… are perfectly square.
Microjig Grr-Ripper GR-100 3D Table Saw Pushblock –
Safety is rule number one in my shop. I use these on my table saw and my jointer to keep my fingers safe.
Venom Steel Unisex Adult Black Gloves –
I have used a lot of different gloves over the years but these are the best I have used. Most gloves I can only use once and have to throw them away after each use. With these gloves I can use them multiple times throughout a project before changing them.
Electronic Digital Caliper –
While I have tape measures and steel rulers, this is the tool I use to make sure that each piece of wood for a project is the exact thickness. You will find there are many uses for this tool
Easy Squeeze Bandy Clamps Woodworking –
There are multiple sizes of these, and I have at least 8 in the shop. I use them to hold trim, plywood edging, ect…
BOESHIELD T-9 Rust & Corrosion Protection/Inhibitor and Waterproof Lubrication
I use both of this item to maintain any tools that are cast iron like my table saw, jointer, etc… maintenance is important for accuracy as well as safety
Milwaukee Electric Tool M12 Fuel 1/2″” Drill Driver Kit
this is new to my shop but I have found it to be a valuable tool. While I have and still use my ridged tools, I needed a new 12 volt and this fits the bill. When building furniture 12 volt is really all I need to drive pocket holes, install hinges and drawers slides, etc.. I still have 18 volt tools that I use for large outside jobs, but this is a really nice tool.
PD-100 Full Face Respirator Gas Mask with Organic Vapor and Particulate Filtration from Parcil Safety
It may seem like over kill, but I use a full face respirator on a regular basis to protect my eyes, lungs and face. When I level any type of wood the tool can throw wood chips at any angle. The PD-100 Full Face Respirator Gas Mask with Organic Vapor and Particulate Filtration from Parcil Safety is my go to.
Use discount code BCW-Safety for 20% discount on your purchase – they have a number of different styles of masks that will fill any need.
Amazon Basics Painter’s Tripods, 10-Pack
This first item is and item I use when I stain, paint or polyurethane any project or item. They are painters tripods that raise the item so it may dry evenly without leaving marks. Top priority on your woodworkers wish list.
Bahco 665 Premium Ergonomic Carbide Scraper, 2-1/2″
This is the scraper I use to scrape off glue that drips while clamoing items together. I usually scrape the glue off after it hardens for about 45 minutes and then reclamp. However, you can use it after the glue has fully hardened as well. The reason I scrape the glue instead of wiping off with rag when it is wet, is because the wet glue can embed into the grain of the wood and not cover well with stain.
Kreg KMA2900 Multi-Mark Multi-Purpose Marking and Measuring Tool
This is a measuring tool I carry to in my pocket to measure and mark anything shorter or narrower than 6”. Its perfect to validate the width or thickness of wood.
Crayola Drawing Chalk Sticks, Assorted Colors, Box Of 24
I use chalk when I need to draw on a board for Charcuterie boards or any item I am trying to create shapes on the fly. Chalk sands off or wipes off easily so I can change my mind. The grandkids love it too!
DIXON Industrial Carpenter Pencils, Medium, Black and Silver, 6-Pack, (14206)
You can never have enough pencils handy in the shop. We like the flat and the round ones (Round ones are available at Lowes if your woodworker is particular!)
Check out our resource page for additional tools we use.
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