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Article Surfing ArchiveWoodworking Tools - Articles SurfingMost people think "power tools" when they think of woodworking, but hand tools are also important for woodworking. If you are just starting out in woodworking, you want to make sure you get the right tools, and not spend a lot on unnecessary items. You will need a number of hand tools to properly shape wood: Clamps-It is a good idea to have a variety of sizes, but they do not cost much, and they last a long time, so used ones will serve as well as new ones. Bench chisels-Get about 6 of these, ranging from one quarter of an inch to one inch. Wire brushes-Good, stiff ones Saws-At least a back saw, a tenon and a dovetail saw. They get a lot of use, so if you buy them used, make sure the teeth are not damaged, but you can have the sharpened. Files-Start with a ten inch bastard mill file; you can add others later. Hammer-A good quality 16 ounce hammer. Mallet-Needed for driving chisels Allen wrenches-Various sizes Screwdrivers-A set of various sizes in both Phillips head and flat head. Awls-Marking and Scratching Pliers-Channel lock and Needle nose Scrapers-A paint scraper and a hand scraper Miscellaneous-T bevel, tape measure, steel ruler, level, putty knife, utility knife and protractor The ideal way to set up a woodworking shop is to buy a small quantity of good quality tools rather than a lot of cheap hand tools. You'll only end up paying more in the long run if you buy cheap tools, since they will have to be replaced often. Brand names to look for are Armstrong, Stanley and Snap On. You can buy used tools if you look for ones in good condition. There are many antique or German made hand tools on sale. Hand tools last longer than power tools, since they are no mechanical parts to cause problems, so older ones are not a problem. Older hand tools are also frequently of better quality than newer ones. Many hand tools can be found at yard or garage sales, but you may have to search a lot to get everything you need. Check the newspapers for ones that are offering tools (sellers frequently mention the types of merchandise they have)and visit as many yard sales as you can to build your collection. Another excellent source for used hand tools is flea markets. Since there are so many more tables, you can cover a lot more ground than you can at garage or yard sales. Just remember that flea market merchants are used to haggling over price, so don't pay the first price they quote, you will probably be paying too much. At both yard sales and flea markets, you can get a better bargain if you wait till the end of the day, since the sellers may then be happy just to get rid of their stuff. Another hint is that if someone is selling a number of tools, they may be willing to give you a quantity discount.
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