Handy Woodworking Tool Recommendations

Holy moly! I'd be tempted to move if it weren't over 200miles away.

Also on topic: chisels. I could definitely see a use for those if you're doing a lot of wood work, a decent set is on my expanding list.
 
if the unit for the alcove is face framed and having a top on I'd highly recommend a pocket hole jig. I use them all the time for kitchen units and fitted units
 
I've always been told, you can never have enough clamps. And it's true.

Sash clamps, corner clamps, strap clamps, those cheap red and black plastic ones.... buy lots. :D
 
Chisels and a decent sharpening system. cheap or expensive chisels are no use to you blunt. I'm hoping to start some better woodworking this year and I'll be looking to spend £100 on my sharpening set up because having used DIY Barn bought chisels from the pack, then home sharpened using a cheap sharpening system then sharpened the same on a really good system the difference is phenomenal.

3M Scary Sharpening and a Veritas honing guide.
 
Interesting. I do have a set f Stanley chisels. We're about £30 for the set and it came with a sharpening stone and oil. Haven't used them much though, just to do a few half lap joints.
 
Drill press thing was rubbish. The collar on 2 of my drills didn't fit even at the widest setting. So that's going back.

Also annoying because my mitre saw must be slightly out. It's not noticeable on straight cuts but having cut 6 pieces at 60 degrees to form a hexagon my final shape was out requiring lots of fiddling around.
 
Marvt74 said:
Drill press thing was rubbish. The collar on 2 of my drills didn't fit even at the widest setting. So that's going back.

Also annoying because my mitre saw must be slightly out. It's not noticeable on straight cuts but having cut 6 pieces at 60 degrees to form a hexagon my final shape was out requiring lots of fiddling around.
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I am afraid that was my take away from the reviews people had put on Amazon, I havent bought it yet, but intend to buy the screwfix one I linked to.
I am sure its not awesome for the money, but neither are my woodworking skillz ;)
 
Just been picking up my tools from storage, found something I'd forgotten about.

Japanese Razor Saws. They're superb. Very thin kerf and cut on the pull stroke.
 
Figured i'd stick these in here. Mainly so i have a log if i ever need the pictures in the future!

Couple of my recent builds

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