List of Tools

[The Off Center Crew]

Here’s a potential list of tools for this project (essential and optional) created by Maynard Bray. There are many ways to work, clamp and fasten wood, so we encourage you to not be intimidated if you don’t have some of the tools listed.  Perhaps neighbors and friends have a few you can borrow, especially those that are expensive and you might only use once, or even just occasionally.

Hand Tools:
Hammer
Japanese Pull Saw
Block Plane
Spokeshave
Chisel (1/2″ & 1″)
Grinder for Blade Sharpening (hand or power)
Honing Stone & WD-40 for Sharpening
Set of Twist Drills
Fuller Combination Drill/Countersinks for #6, #8, & #10 Screws
Various Star-Drive & Phillips Bits
1-1/2″ Red Devil Scraper & Mill File for Sharpening
Screwdrivers
Putty Knife & Plastic Trowels
Chip Brushes for Spreading Epoxy
Spring Clamps
C-Clamps
Tape Measure
Bevel Gauge
Tri-Square
Bench Vise
Clamp Light
Power Cord
Protractor
Pencil, Ball Point Pen & Magic Marker

Portable Power Tools:
Drill (Cordless)
Plane (optional)
Disk Sander (optional)
Heat Gun

Stationary Power Tools:
Table Saw
Bandsaw (optional)
Chop Saw (optional)
Drill Press (optional)
Jointer (optional)
Belt Sander (optional)

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