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[WA ANDY]

Hi new member here new to woodworking
Been collecting a few old tools to hopefully start
Making something with been in building trade but
You guys have so many more tools yo get.
Hoping to find anyone southwest WA that knows people for tuition or maybe a course?
Cheers
Andy

[BobL]

Welcome to the forums Andy.

Don't get too distracted by the tool collectors on the forums, you don't need a lot of tools to get started.

[old1955]

Welcome to the forum Andy.

[crowie]

G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Andy".
There are quite a few members in Perth and across West.....
You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [Work In Progress] photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy your woodwork..
Cheers crowie

[Christos]

Welcome to the forum.

[ian]

Hi Bob, thanks for posting that picture of James Kernov's last tool chest,

you don't need a lot of tools to get started.

but perhaps one of these lists might be more affordable for a beginner

To all the lists I'd add lessons

Basic Tool list as recommended by the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking

• 6” or 12” adjustable square
• Pencils & notebook
• Tape measure
• Card scraper & burnisher
• Block plane
• Smoothing or general purpose plane #4 or #5
• Shoulder plane (suggested)
• Layout knife
• Bench chisels
• Back saw or dovetail saw
• Safety Glasses
• Hearing protection

12 Tools to start building furniture from https://www.canadianwoodworking.com/...fine-furniture






Hand Tools to get you started from Which Hand Tools Do You Need For Traditional Woodworking? | Wood And Shop

• Sturdy Workbench (self-made or purchased)
• No. 5 Jack Plane or No. 62 Low Angle Jack Plane
• Block plane (low angle is better)
• Panel Saw (Rip teeth)
• Panel Saw (Cross-cut teeth)
• Dovetail Saw (Rip-cut toothed)
• Carcass Saw (Cross-cut toothed)
• Tenon Saw (Rip-cut toothed)
• Miter box and miter saw
• Coping Saw
• Bevel edge bench chisels
• 1/4″ Mortising chisel
• 6″ Combination Square

• 12″ Try Square
• Sliding Bevel Square / Gauge
• Dividers / Compass (2+ pair)
• Marking gauge
• Folding Rule and/or Tape measure
• Marking knife
• Power or Hand Grinder w/ cool wheel
• Honing wet stones
• Diamond Lapping Plate (or Sandpaper on Melamine)
• Wood mallet
• Large Shoulder Plane
• Clamps (10″ Hand Screw, Parallel clamps)
• Wood or hide glue

[Xanthorrhoeas]

From personal experience nothing is better than taking some classes with experienced woodwork teachers. I started buying gear before I took classes - most of that has now been sold. For example, the bare listings above do not tell you anything about what quality to look for. My first marking gauge was a very poor quality item that scratched a very rough line and tended to wander (partly through my inexperience). My Colen Clenton cutting gauge - now that is a pleasure to use as it cuts a neat, fine, straight line - and a pleasure to look at too!

I tried getting assistance from woodwork friends and from dealers but that was limited or misleading in my experience (others may have had better luck). Once I had some expert tuition in how to use hand tools and a range of machinery I understood what was worth paying for and worth keeping. So, what I am suggesting of course is keep your money in your pocket for now and buy later, when you have done some classes.

A web search reveals a few courses/teachers/helpful organisations not too far from you. Being in Brisbane I have no personal knowledge of, nor experience with, any of these but other WA members may wish to comment or PM you with any comments not suitable for open forums communication.

Courses - Erasmus Designs
Fine Wood Work Association (WA) Inc. - About us
Perth Wood School

Good luck and happy woodworking.

David

[JJF]

Welcome to the forum