Wood and tools are the life's blood of woodworking. Starting out in woodworking involves the gathering of the correct tools to properly complete any project. But as you advance in experience, your collecting will continue, as your skill grows, so will your collection.

Cordless Tools and Dust Collection

Learn which is the best cordless tools and system for your shop. The best cordless tool may not have the best battery, and the best priced tool may not have the power for need to complete your projects. Sometime it may be worth it to you to have a second (or third) battery system to get the best tools for your needs. A dust collection systems helps keep your shop clean and will protect your health.

Woodwork Saws, Joiners and CNC Wood Machines

There are numerous types of woodwork saws, with the sole function of removing material from a larger piece and leaving a more useful or desired piece for construction. Joiner and Jointers will make your wood panels better prepare for assembly into your project. CNC wood machines are rapidly become apart of the home shop.

Drilling and Clamping

You need the right drill for a job, and the right drilling technique to handle any situation. Having the correct drill bits and drill accessories allow projects to be done efficiently and more to the point correctly. The importance of good clamping systems in the shop is often overlooked, make sure you have the right clamps before you begin a project, and make sure you choose the right clamps for the long-term.

Hand Tools, Hand Planes, and Chisels

Non-powered hand tools are still important to any woodworker, and often the only tools in many shops. Power tools have taken over much of woodworking, but hand tools still have an important niche, especially to the craftsman. The proper inter-working of both powered tools and hand tools have opened woodcrafting to new hobbyist and new styles of woodworking.

Planers and Sanders

Planers and Sanders are used to prepare the surface of wood panels for projects. Planers prepare wood for building a project, a sander finishes the wood for the project. Proper use and maintenance of sander and planers will allow your piece to be finish as close as possible to your original design.

Wood Routers

Woodwork routers are one of the most versatile tools available for your shop. The ever changing router, with its variety of bits and accessories, is being used for more and different activities than ever. Learn what the router can do, so you can fully exploit its power.

Woodworking Jigs

Woodworking Jigs, basics, and more jigs.