Hand Tools For Beginners Woodworking - What you NEED

Excellent video. Great pace and perfectly informative.

Great video, Rob. That is a lot of tools, and a lot of expense, but I certainly could have benefitted from this when I was starting out. Instead, I was never exactly sure what I needed, so I did a lot of experimenting. I bought a lot of tools that weren't really that helpful, so then would buy something else, and would end up with several tools before getting the one I needed in the first place. Or, I would buy cheap tools, then better ones, and finally the best one. Again, I've ended up with a large collection of cheap and rarely used tools. Buying good quality tools is expensive, but I wasted far more money by chasing cheaper alternatives. But worse than the wasted money, is all the time I've wasted trying to do what I've wanted to do with poor quality tools, or jerry rigged compromises. I'd be far further ahead now, in my knowledge and my skill, if I could have just bought the proper tools from the outset. The haphazard way I went about it, I'm sure is the way everyone goes about it, and is probably impossible to avoid, to a greater or lesser degree. Now, I've committed (over the next year or so) to acquire the quality tools that I need, and to get rid of all the poorer quality, and misguided, tools that I've accumulated over the years, to rid myself of all those distractions, and get more focused.

Really enjoying your videos. I admire the passion you have for what you do and how well you communicate.

The hockey grips on the clamp handles😂

Give this man a cookie

My grandfather passed away in 2016, he was a professional carpenter and had a shit ton of wood working tools that I now own. Any tips on how to use them?

Hey I've seen a lot of projects and tutorials, and I have to say if you want a collection of decent projects and you're just beginning, start by go'ogling Woody Hyezmar's Woodworking Bible.

I am a true newbie, always so lost! This video has done wonders for helping me get a grip not only on an organizational flow for tool ownership, but also so much clearer understanding of what these tools are even for! Thank you! You have deconstructed some of my overwhelm.

It's called a wheel brace 😉

Excellent, thank you!

While I've found I agree with most of your videos and thinking, I have to say this time, I think you have confused "need" with, "would be nice". I think that Rex Kruger or James Wright have a better idea of what you need vs what would be nice for a beginner.

Seeing all the tools required for Mortise and Tenon makes sense. I built a 4X4 post work bench using entirely mortise and tenon and I only used a circular saw, drill press, jig saw, bastard file and 15" hand saw. It was rough and fitting the joints required much hammering. Seeing all those tools makes me understand why I had such a difficult time of it.

I thought it was beginners guide but it looks like pro master guide 😁

So I just need about 4000 dollars to start woodworking!

I see you recommend a 5 1/2 bench plane, would a 5 serve the same purpose?

Hi Rob. I'm a pro video guy. I enjoyed your video, but I must say I found it lacked examples of you actually doing the work. in the trade, we say "show don't tell". It's great hearing how all your tools work, but most of us here are kinetic learners who need to see it in action for the pennies to drop. For example, the rough lumber with checking would have been great to see cut with the rip saw. Otherwise a great video.

Can you please do a video on all carving tools

Sorry, was busier earlier, but yep, I think Woody is still giving away his woodworking book, but I'm not so sure. I managed to get it go'ogling Woody Hyezmar, and was surprised to see his "Woodworking Bible" up for grabs, hope this helps.

I’d love to see this as a full kit on your website. I’ve been spoiled to have access to a MakerSpace, but I want to create a home workshop of hand tools to give me added flexibility of when and how I work.

Thank you for taking the time to explain tools required for the stages in a project. I also am encouraged to have quality tools for the job. Thank you!

Lol; this video was doomed to fail, because for each starting tool Rob talks about, there are possibly 5 additional tools (or more) required to maintain it. Each of those supporting tools will also have the same problem and so on.

All Rob has done is advertise some of the tools he sells, so in that respect, Rob hasn't failed at all. If you're starting out, it's a very very long journey. To follow the path, you will pay far far more than you anticipate, or can imagine, so be warned.

Why does the video stop a short way in? No audio or video??

The “O” ring used to protect the knobs on a vice handle is a great idea. Trying to find just the right size can be frustrating. Here’s a tip: take any size “O” ring (thickness and diameter irrelevant) cut with razor to fit, then glue end to end with super glue. Perfect. Cheap.

Thank you wonderful explanation of how to get started in hand tool wood working

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I, too, loved your presentation and the knowledge imparted in your presentation. Well done!

Awesome content as usual! Thank you!

Steve Ramsey says 7; Rex Kruger says 5.

Great show and tool recomendations. Could point me to a video that shows how to properly sharpen a cutter in a router plane? Thanks

Hey, just one remark, before he decides to publish it, you might want to take a peek at Woody Hyezmar's Woodworking Bible, maybe just try go'ogling it even though it's not complete.

U didn’t finish explaining what the router was good for?

Ah yes, aboot

The most important are chisel, saw, plane and hammer. With just those you can make anything.

This video is great, but it called me poor in so many languages. Overwhelming.

Quite helpful. What combination squares are those? I don't see a link.

I really like it. Also check out Stodoys and plans.

Do it yourself, visit the Stodoys website and find out how.

I made it too few weeks ago. Want to know how ? just look for Woodprix.

gasp faints

This is a rare video on woodworking! Finding anything showing and explaining basic hand tools is refreshing! I have most of these - some I've had 40 years and still used regularly. My first project was the carpenters tool box with drawer with dovetails. Great in the workshop but too clumsy to take on site. It takes time and much patience to use and sharpen planes and chisels. The sharpening guides you can buy now make it much easier. Not sure if it's taught in schools now but it should be! Hope this inspires young people to learn carpentry, but it definitely helps to be taught by an expert. Great video!

Too much.

Me watching this video like damn I just wanna build a tv stand to save money on $1000 dollar store bought. Although it would be nice to own these tools for later projects I don’t think I’ll use them enough to justify to my wife lol

"If you buy cheap tools, you cry every time you use."
"If you buy expensive tools, you cry only once".
EPIC and so true at the same time!!!

I like your tool kit, man after my own heart. You are right, buy junk tools and you only live to regret it.

I'm sorry... I passed out when I saw you use your little square as a hammer.

I love the idea that you're giving. Great tools get great results. BUT if I'm just starting out and I buy these top of the line expensive tools and I'm getting crappy results because I have no experience, then that's how you kill a drive. You spent all this money and not getting decent results. I love your technique videos but these brand tools are not to start out with. If someone wanted to get into bow hunting, I wouldn't tell them to go out and spend 1.5k on a matthews or hoyt bow. I'd say decent like PSE or Bear. Then they build from there. But I live the idea but I think you start decent tools not top grade.

what brand/style auger bits are those?