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  1. #1
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    Default What tools will i need to start weekend woodworking

    Hallo guys,
    I live in Jakarta, Indonesia and new to woodworking. Currently, i already have a jigsaw, a hammer, a chisel, a lot of sand paper. Last week i tried to make a simple table but the result wasn't great (very bad actually, ).

    So these are things i will do in the next weeks :
    1. Learn create plan using sketchup (this one is easy, since i'm computer guy)
    2. Learn how to dress the stock (6 sides)
    3. Learn the joints
    4. Learn to assembly the stock


    I'm kinda confuse about the right tool that i should buy as a starting point, will it be power tools or hand tools ? Could anyone refer me to the right tools to use for this kinda situation? Thanks in advanced guys....

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    For a start welcome to the forum. What a huge open ended question you propose. My first thoughts are browse this forum, read heaps. Check out your local library for some introductory texts or browse the web. If you can connect with a local group do so. Decide on a project and research it, sounds like you are IT savvy, and enjoy the journey.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grommett View Post
    For a start welcome to the forum. What a huge open ended question you propose. My first thoughts are browse this forum, read heaps. Check out your local library for some introductory texts or browse the web. If you can connect with a local group do so. Decide on a project and research it, sounds like you are IT savvy, and enjoy the journey.
    Hallo.. thanks for the reply. I decide not to jump to a "real" project right now. I think it's better if i learn dress the stock, make it straight 6 sides.
    I'll buy pallet wood and start hand plane those pallets ...

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    Sometimes it is best to have a project in mind before you start buying tools. Now oddly enough you have done exactly that by thinking of squaring up pallet wood. So I would start with a number 5 jack plane then move to a number 7 plane finishing off with a number 4 smoother. As for the brands of planes well really depends on what is available and how much you would like to spend.

    For squaring up the ends you would need a good reliable square, pencil or marking knife and a cross cut saw. In regards to the saw again depends on what is available and of course costs.

    These would be the basic tools that I would use to get lumber square. One other thing to consider would be a metal detector to locate nails or screws in the pallet that could be missed by the eye.

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    I must congratulate your enthusiasm, in not sure as an experienced wood worker if would be up to the challenge of hands planning stock square, especially pallet wood. Before you start planing it would be a worth while exercise learning how to sharpen the plane blade and setting it properly. Without this you will become frustrated and probably disheartened. My advise would be to start a simple project from bought "dressed all round"(Dar) stock, make it easy for yourself. As suggestion maybe a simple bench. I did midst of my Joinery apprenticeship on nothing more than a bench made from framing pine 90x35 screwed together to make legs, rails etc and then a sheet of mdf to firm the top. The only Tools required would be a drop saw, drill and screw gun, square, tape and a pencil would be handy. At least you would have something to work on and have something to show for your efforts. Best of luck

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    Thank you guys for the input. Hopefully i can create something on this weekend rather than just plane the stock straight

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    As mentioned, lots of reading. Then when you've done that, lots more reading, here and elsewhere.

    It's hard to advise on the tools needed without knowing what you plan to make.
    ie. boxes, scale models, furniture, bowls etc. The list goes on almost forever. Each requires a different set of tools.

    For hand tool basics, you'll need a couple of good hand saws, (a general purpose and a tenon saw for starters), at least one hand plane, (a #4 smoothing plane is a good start), a small selection of chisels, an electric drill and bits along with 'brad-point' drill bits, as many clamps as you can get your hands on, then, of course a workbench with a reasonably sized vice.

    As already mentioned, a good first project is to make the workbench. By the end of that, you'll be more familiar with your basic tools and will have a better idea of the type of stuff you want to make. Then you can start looking at the more specialised tools needed to accomplish your goals.

    You will almost certainly need a table saw or, at the very least, a bandsaw, if you want to get serious. Also a combination disc and belt sander. A Dremel with as many accessories as possible will help to get you on the right track, too. The rest will soon follow.

    Edit: A quick internet search will soon find plenty of workbench plans to choose from.
    ... Steve

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