16 Must-Have Power and Hand Tools
Do you own any tools that are MUST-HAVES? These are the tools that you can’t stop yourself from telling your friends and family about. These are the tools that you end up buying for your work crews because they make work that much easier.
A WoodNetter asked this question recently. In his words: “State your nomination and the reason why you consider the tool a no-contest, hands-down winner. To nominate a potential winner, you must have at least 2 years experience using the tool.”
The WoodNetters responded with some great suggestions, all of which I counted and present here to you. Note - I wrote about a similar thread in SawmillCreek recently: The 11 Top Woodworking Power Tools That Give 100% Satisfaction or Better
What are YOUR must-have tools? Post them in the comments to help other woodworkers and carpenters discover must-have tools!
1) Bosch PS20-2 Litheon 10.8-Volt Lithium-Ion Pocket Driver: 3 Votes
2) Starrett C33H-12-4R 12-Inch Combination Square: 3 Votes
3) 10″ Craftsman Radial Arm Saw: 2 Votes
(note - both guys who mentioned this saw as their #1 tool referred to older models no longer made… check your local craigslist)
C-Man RAS review
The Radial Arm Saw: Is This Tool Right for You?
4) Elu router 625: 2 Votes
5) low angle block plane: 2 Votes
6) DW621 router: 2 Votes
DeWalt DW715 12″ Compound Miter Saw
Veritas Saddle Square
(Veritas Saddle Square Review)
Bosch 1584AVSK Barrel Grip Jig Saw
Bosch 32614-2G 14v cordless drill
Makita 18 volt lithium ion drill
Source: Taking Nominations for Slam-Dunk, Power or Hand Tool Must-Haves
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End Mill Holders Says:
November 30th, 2007 at 4:01 pm
Thats quite a collection of tools. I’ll take one of everything please:)! Maybe I can just forward this page to my wife as my Christmas wish list!
John Says:
January 10th, 2008 at 6:38 am
Nice info and well presented tools.