Top 15 Carpentry Tools

Number 1: Hand Saw                                                      

The most important tool to master before you use a power tool it is of cause the hand saw and no carpenter can rely solely on power tools there are times where a hand saw is needed and in many cases preferred. A good quality hand saw is worth every penny and if looked after properly will last a lifetime. 

Number 2: Tape Measure 

The tape measure commonly available in a 5 metre length but for bigger applications longer tapes are also available. Accuracy is the key to any measurement and taking the time to cut once and measure twice is the key to precise high quality workmanship. 

Number 3: Carpenters Square 

A very useful tool to have the carpenters square is used to mark out right angles and square lines a widely used tool in carpentry and definitely a must have tool. 

Number 4: Spirit Level 

These tools come in various sizes for a variety of applications they will tell you the flatness of a surface and will help you bring a surface to level. Having different sized spirit levels will prepare you for a variety of different applications you may come to work on in carpentry. 

Number 5: Wood Chisel Set

Investing in a high quality set of wood chisels is a must they have many applications in carpentry not just for wood carving they are used to clean out joints and neaten saw cuts. Hardwood handles are are the ones to buy especially if they are capped with metal, as this will keep the handles from becoming damaged from frequent hammering in use. 

Number 6: Screw Driver Set

Not Every job can be done with power tools and occasionally screw drivers are needed to complete the work. Buying the high quality screw drivers will be money well spent when your screw drivers will last you for years before you think about a replacement. 

Number 7: Claw Hammer 

The most basic tool for anyone to own is a claw hammer a blunt flat end for striking and a rounded claw end for removing nails.

Number 8: Sliding Bevel 

This handy little tool is what you need is you have to mark an angle on multiple timbers its simple design makes easy work of this task. 

Number 9: Carpenters Pencils

The best way to mark your work pieces is with a pencil the simplest tool on this list and probably the most important as well for use with marking,  measuring and designing.

Number 10: Wood Mallet

A wooden mallet is used to drive wooden workpieces together. Also used alongside chisels as it will not damage the end like a metal hammer would. 

Number 11: Marking Gauge

A marking gauge is used to mark parallel lines on work pieces ready for it to be cut.

Number 12: Cordless Combi Drill 

This tool allows you to drive screws and drill holes. It is cordless so this tool can be used anywhere with its interchangeable batteries it is standard equipment for any carpenter.

Number 13: Power Drill/ Hammer Drill 

For the jobs that require more power such as drilling deep holes a corded mains power drill is an essential tool of a carpenter.

Number 14: Saw Horse/ WorkMate/ Work Bench 

Giving you the ability to clamp down work pieces and a flat stable surface to work on a work bench is a tool that must not be overlooked.

Number 15: Jigsaw

The Jigsaw allows you to cut curves and patterns in your work piece. Corded jigsaws are more powerful than battery operated ones this is also a dangerous tool if used improperly and care should be taken when using and power saw.














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