Top 12 Woodworking Tools 

A table saw is arguably the most important tool in the workshop of any handyperson. This top-rated 15-amp table saw from DEWALT has a rack-and-pinion system for smoothly rolling out the extension when working on large boards. It comes with a 10-inch, 24-tooth carbide blade, which is an all-purpose blade for most types of woodworking projects. It has a maximum rip capacity of 22 inches to the left of the blade and 32.5 inches to the right of the blade. 

A jigsaw is a power tool that’s designed to cut curves and circular patterns and also comes in handy for cutting holes and trimming lumber to length.

If you do a lot of intricate woodwork, such as following patterns, creating delicate designs, or making crafts, a jigsaw is an essential part of your woodworking power tool collection.

The bench measures 49.6 inches wide by 19.7 inches deep by 33.9 inches tall. The thickness of the varnished acacia wood tabletop is 0.7 inches, and there's a work trough running almost the full length for holding small tools or even to serve as a gathering spot for sawdust until you have a chance to brush it away.

This miter saw can cut bevels from 0 to 48 degrees and has a cut capacity of 2x8 lumbar at 90 degrees and 2x6 lumbar at 45 degrees.

The top speed is 4,000 RPM. With a very sturdy build, accurate performance, and plenty of power, you'll get years of service from this saw.

The drill has two quarter-inch chucks, and you don’t need any tools to install or swap out whatever compatible bits you’d like to use. There are 12 torque settings and two speeds: low is 0 to 400 rpm, and high is 0 to 1,500 rpm. Automatic torque control helps prevent the annoying stripping or overdriving of screws or damage to the surface you are working on. There’s even a built-in LED work light, which comes in handy when working in dim conditions, such as underneath a sink. 

The 12-inch combination square measures 12 inches in three increments: 1/8, 1/16, and 1/32. It also has metric measurements in centimeters and millimeters. There's an incorporated bubble level as well as rubber end caps that protect the device and absorb impact when placing the square into position. All in all, this is a worthwhile addition to your carpentry workshop.

Its cutter is seated at 13.5 degrees to shave end grain, face, and edge grain, leaving a silky smooth surface in its wake. Its mouth is adjustable, just like the ones of old. Use it to skim saw blade marks off of a freshly sawed edge on, say, a shelf. And with enough practice, you can use it to fine tune the fit of two pieces of wood so they look like they came out of the tree fitting together.

Sharpening stones and diamond whetstones are great affordable options, but what you save in money you may give up in time because mastering these sharpening techniques takes patience.

Leather is a popular fabric when it comes to aprons because it has a tough exterior but still manages to feel malleable and comfortable, breaking in as you wear it.

This apron is very heavy however the straps on the shoulders definitely distribute the weight very well and you really don’t feel the weight even after 8 hours.

One of the most appreciated features of this router is its micro-fine depth adjustment and its ability to switch between a plunge and fixed base router. This model is slighter larger than the Max XR cordless version and doesn’t need recharging thanks to its cord. The plunge base is good for making holes or cutting dados, while the fixed base is good for edging. The router itself is very heavy and sturdy, and feels very well-made.

Sawdust is bad for the respiratory system, ruins finishes, and can be a fire hazard. If there’s static in the air, it may even explode. A shop vac is one way of keeping the woodshop clean, but a dedicated dust collector like the Shop Fox is much better.