Do It Yourself (DIY) is fast becoming the way for people to get things done according to their preferences and tastes. Woodwork is one of those DIY projects that are easy to do and doesn’t require a lot of skills. However, there are a few tools that anyone doing carpentry should have. Apart from the common hand tools, there are also some must-have power tools for this.
Below are the top four:
1. Power Drill
A power drill is at the top of any carpenter’s list. It is essential for DIY projects and general repair work at home. The wide assortment of drills in the market raises the big question of “which is the best?”
Well, it all boils down to your pocket size. You can choose between a corded power drill and a cordless drill. The cordless one will offer you more versatility but is also more expensive. Even though it is cheaper than the cordless drill, the corded power drill restricts the number of things you do and within which distance.
When purchasing one, you should not forget to buy its accompanying drill bits. For the corded drill, you will need to choose between the hammer drill and the straight drill.
2. Router
Routers are essential tools used to shape contours on workpieces, flatten tables with a router sled, and cut inlays. For any beginner looking at working with wood to bring mind-blowing structures, this is a must-have tool.
If budget is not an issue, you can go ahead and get yourself a small CNC router. A Computer Numerical Control (CNC) router is a computer-assisted cutting machine with a hand-held router attached to it. A small CNC router will not cost you a hefty price but still give you the performance of several carpentry machines. It can work as the spindle molder, the panel saw, and the boring machine.
3. Circular Saw
The circular saw is one of the most versatile tools in a carpentry workshop. Even though it has been there for years, it is still considered a carpenter’s most important power tool. It is lightweight with an adjustable blade height that allows one to cut heavy and large pieces of wood.
It works best when used with a clamp-on a straight edge. It works just as well as a hand-held saw. It can cut through plywood with ease. This should be one of the first purchases if you are looking to go into carpentry.
4. Orbital Sander
Sanding is one of the most time-consuming, tiring, and quite untidy work in the carpentry workshop. However, most if not all woodwork requires sanding at one point. An electric orbital sander will do that work for you in less time and leave a better-looking, clean surface. You should go for the random orbital sander as it will not leave scratches in the final piece.
Conclusion
Hand-held tools are cheaper, and you will most likely need them for small tasks around the workshop. But if you are looking to do large and DIY projects, you should get yourself the power tools above. You can read reviews online to check which is the best model to buy and for what purpose.
