Beginner woodworking tool kit

Our plans are designed around a short list of affordable tools. Buy them once and you can build every plan on this site.

Cutting and measuring

• Circular sawOr have the store cut the panel Used in: Modern C-Table.
• Tape measureUsed in: Modern C-Table.
• Speed squareUsed in: Modern C-Table.

Drilling and joinery

• Drill / driverUsed in: Modern C-Table.
• Pocket-hole jigThe tool that makes beginner furniture easy Used in: Modern C-Table.
• Dowel jig + 3/8" bitUsed in: Modern C-Table.
• 3/8" dowel centersUsed in: Modern C-Table.
• Countersink bit with 1/8" pilot drillUsed in: Modern C-Table.

Assembly and finishing

• Bar clamps (4)Used in: Modern C-Table.
• Random orbit sanderUsed in: Modern C-Table.
• Iron-on edge bandingHides plywood edges - pro look Used in: Modern C-Table.

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