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Can U Recommend A Table Saw & Other Tools Necessary For Woodworking?

I want to make basic wood projects like a gate for my backyard. Can you recommend a table saw and other tools and/or power tools that would be essential to woodworking?

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I use a chainsaw for everything.
A circle saw, drill, hammer, tape measure, pencil, wood rasp file, screwdrivers, chisels, nails and screws should get your fence gate put together, might need a level too. For finer woodworking I use a band saw, belt sander, wood plane, razor knife and grinder to keep tools sharp. These are probably the basic tools I think are of the most useful.
I would first ask my self If I would be cutting large pieces of material like 4x8 sheet, if not then why buy a tool that you don't really neat for basic projects..a circle saw works great for most wood working if you can follow a straight line, plus it's a lot more mobile also a sliding chop saw would be a great tool to have..here is a list of my top ten items to get started with hope it helps. 1. Circle saw 2. Cordless screw driver 18V 3. a Saber saw with blades for different types of wood. 4. a Drill with wood bits 5. tape measure 25 ft works great 6. Level 1 ft and 4 ft. 7. sliding chop saw 8. Basic hand tools 9. a set of wood files 10. a set of wood chisel almost forgot, get some clamps, we were only blessed with 2 hands and i have always found the clamps work as well as a 3rd hand Good Luck
i would keep to hand tools if you're a beginner to carpentry every thing you need can be bought easily to start you need a handsaw,tape measure,square,cordless drill/driver,chisels,pencils,hammer,clamps to be honest I'd recommend keeping away from power tools for a while although they can be time saving and tidier they can also be very dangerous for you and any one around you.I'm not saying that you can't handle them but just learn the basics first.
For basic woodworking projects, you should build your tool collection slowly...starting with the essentials and buying quality tools. I built many projects before purchasing a table saw and band saw. A good circular saw and jig saw will handle most projects. Then move up to a miter saw and table saw. Hand tools include all those mentioned already. Get 4-6 different sized clamps. A fun first project that you will find very useful is a woodworking bench. I build mine out of 2x4 lumber several years ago and still use it every day. It can be built with basic tools and introduces you to a lot of different aspects of woodworking. Check out www.absolutelyfreeplans.com for some ideas Check out woodworking books at your library. Many of them will have a good starter list of tools.
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I've been a woodworker for nearly thirty years, and am the son of a journeyman carpenter, and furniture maker. The basic handtools are a good place to start, and I wouldn't go with low quality on these as the difference in price isn't all that great. A good 20 ounce straight claw hammer, (I prefer Estwing Hammers), a good set of wood chisels, screwdrivers, tape measure, speed square, utility knife, nail set, and a carpenters pencil is a good place to start. If you'll be building larger projects, say cabinets, tables and such, add a carpenters square, framing square, and a 24" and 48" level to that list. If you plan to do any gluing, screw and bar, and possible even carriage clamps will be needed. Now, on to the power tools. A good variable speed reversing drill with a 3/8" chuck and the appropriate bits is essential. You can get by without a cordless if you need to, but you'll find that using a cordless only, will leave you in the lurch when you can least afford it. Circular saw, 71/4" is most common, sabre saw, get the variable speed scrolling style, router, splurge for the plunge type and add ball bearing bits, vibrating and belt sander, and dual action sanders are also among the power handtools I'd consider essential. Home Depot, Lowe's, and Menard's are good stores to consider. Harbor Freight is also a great idea, if you don't plan to use the tools every day. I'd steer away from Sears, as they don't manufacture their own tools, and use the lowest bidder. I've had a lot of personal problems with Sears in the past. Dewalt, Wisconsin, Delta, Makita........probably the best brands, but they're pricey. Now, last but not least, the big power tools. If you're just going into woodworking, these tools aren't essential, but if you get hooked, which most of us do, you'll buy them someday. Tablesaw with table extensions, power miter box saw.....I'd get one that can be used to cut the wider boards. These types pull across the wood as you pull the saw down to the wood......drill press for straight as an arrow holes.......band saw, jointer and surface planer........believe me, you can spend a lot of money in this hobby, but the results can be astounding. Check out the Handyman Club of America for some ideas on what you can do. Good luck with your new addictioin. Addicted and loving it.......don't want the 12 step program.
the power tool that i use the most is a cordless drill and a cordless power saw....
A Sears Craftsman table saw or one that is comparable. You should also have a saws-all, as they can't be beat. You will need a screw gun, hand saw, ( for small trims), hammer, measuring tape, a metal T measure, some clamps, carpenter's glue, and nails/screws. I like to use screws on just about all wood projects, because you can unscrew them and dismantle a fence, deck, rail or gate without tearing them apart. You should also have a good skill hand saw. The ones with battery packs are the best as you don't have to fool with a cord.
yup, go to craigslist, click on tools. either a rockwell 10" contractors saw or equal. watch the fingers they do not grow back. go take a woodshop course and learn....you'll need a drill press and jointer also (4" is fine) and sander. the over time you can collect pipe clamps and such