Woodworking Tools Guide
This is a list of woodworking tools I’ve personally used on my projects over the years, and compiled based on overall quality, durability, and affordability. All in all, the tool list below covers all the tools you will need on your DIY woodworking projects, such as sheds, tiny homes, treehouses, chicken coops, outdoor furniture, and more. The following tools are all available on Amazon, with more product details and customer reviews before you make a decision.
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General Woodworking Tools
DEWALT 25' Tape Measure
Measure frequently, cut accurately. DeWALT has one of the most durable tape measures known to the trade, backed up by their limited lifetime warranty.
Kreg Pocket Hole Jig
An essential tool for building any furniture or woodworking project. The Kreg pocket hole jig is the leading industry tool for creating pocket-hole joints. This tool is easy to use and easily portable. This kit comes with all tools needed to create 1/2", 3/4", and 1 1/2" sized pocket-holes.
Irwin Quick-Grip Clamps 6"
Clamps are mainly used to secure wood compounds together over time, you'll need a variety of different sizes in your tool kit. Irwin Quick-Grip is a standard clamp tool designed to be operated with one hand, with quick release trigger. Clamp pads are
Stanley Adjustable Square Layout Tool
The square layout tool is an extremely handy tool for any woodworking project. In fact, it can function as a variety of tools such as a saw guide, miter gauge, protractor, and a try square to mark cross-cuts.
Drills & Nail Guns
DEWALT MAX Cordless Drill 1/2-Inch
This is a lightweight and compact 1/2-inch cordless drill designed to fit tight and difficult to reach areas. In addition, the ergonomic handle enhances grip comfort and stability. Overall, this is a must have drilling pilot holes for sheds and furniture projects.
DEWALT Brad Nail Gun 5/8-Inch to 2-Inch
A must have tool for woodworking projects, effortlessly drives 18 gauge nails from 5/8" to 2" length into the toughest of lumbers. Great tool for quickly nailing down plywood panels for sheds, doghouses, etc.
DEWALT Pancake Air Compressor, 6 Gallon 165 PSI
Together with the Brad nail gun, this is a high efficiency air compressor with a quiet motor and quick start in cold climates. The lightweight makes it easy to maneuver around large project sites, further extended by attaching the rubber hose.
WEN 8-Inch 5-Speed Drill Press
The drill press is a stationary drilling tool designed to bore precise holes in both metal and wood materials. This particular model runs at 5 different speeds, with high accuracy and repeatable drill operations.
Power Saws
DEWALT 20V Max XR Jig Saw
Jigsaws are great for cutting non-linear shapes and curves in wood materials. When operating the jigsaw, cut in the direction away from yourself, move along the cut path steadily, letting the blade do most of the work.
DEWALT Sliding Compound Miter Saw 12-Inch
Miter saws are a must have for any fully functioning wood workshop, designed to quickly cut angles and straights with high precision. In general, compound miter saws should be to main tool for cutting molding, baseboards, rafters, and picture frames.
DEWALT 6 1/2-Inch 20V Max Circular Saw
Due to its versatility and wide range of uses, the circular saw is the most common power tool at every jobsite. The 6 1/2-inch saw can easily cut through up to 3 inches thick material, which is the majority of materials used to build typical projects like sheds, treehouses, chicken coops, and furniture.
Sanders
DEWALT Max Orbital Sander 5-Inch
Orbital sanders are used to prepare and smooth out surfaces before and after painting. In fact, you can use it on a variety of surfaces such as wood, plastic, or even metal. This DeWALT model uses variable speed to match the speed to the application.
DEWALT Router, Fixed Base
Power routers are used for making routs or hollow outs such as chamfers, coves, and indents in wood materials. As a result, routers are a great tool to add fine details to shed doors, cabinets, or trims.