I'm to start acquiring tools for basic woodworking, and would greatly appreciate input from more experienced craftsmen and -women.
My parameters are thus:
1. I have roughly $400(US) to spend on tools to get me started.
2. I have very basic things such as screwdrivers, some squares, levels, power drills, saw horses, etc.
3. I want to spend money buying high-quality tools that will last, so I'd rather get fewer items rather than a lot of cheap stuff.
4. What tools I buy now should be versatile and general use, rather than specialized/rarely used. I want to be able to start some entry level projects that really help me build skills once this $400 is spent.
5. I'm open to hand tool versions of things rather than electrical, especially if the non-power tool version will save me a lot of money. However, if the non-electrical version will be much harder to learn how to use skillfully, I'm less interested at this stage.
6. My sense is that I will mostly pursue skills in fine furniture making and other practical items rather than artistic pieces.
So what say you all? How would you budget a $400 outlay for an aspiring woodworker? If you want to include an essential book or magazine subscription in the recommendations, I'm all ears. Of course, any general suggestions or pointers to free resources would be most welcome too. And thanks in advance for your time and input!
My parameters are thus:
1. I have roughly $400(US) to spend on tools to get me started.
2. I have very basic things such as screwdrivers, some squares, levels, power drills, saw horses, etc.
3. I want to spend money buying high-quality tools that will last, so I'd rather get fewer items rather than a lot of cheap stuff.
4. What tools I buy now should be versatile and general use, rather than specialized/rarely used. I want to be able to start some entry level projects that really help me build skills once this $400 is spent.
5. I'm open to hand tool versions of things rather than electrical, especially if the non-power tool version will save me a lot of money. However, if the non-electrical version will be much harder to learn how to use skillfully, I'm less interested at this stage.
6. My sense is that I will mostly pursue skills in fine furniture making and other practical items rather than artistic pieces.
So what say you all? How would you budget a $400 outlay for an aspiring woodworker? If you want to include an essential book or magazine subscription in the recommendations, I'm all ears. Of course, any general suggestions or pointers to free resources would be most welcome too. And thanks in advance for your time and input!