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Tips on starting furniture making? (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 months ago by TheGiantKorean@lemmy.world to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

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I'd really love to start making something, even if it's basic. Any tips on where to start? Tools, wood, etc?

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[–] skulkingaround@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 months ago

I'd recommend the following set of tools:

Cordless drill (any major brand is fine, I like Milwaukee)
Hand pull saw (whatever is fine)
Set of decent chisels (Narex is great value)
Corded circular saw (Makita 5007F is a great choice)
Random orbital sander (DeWalt has some fairly good budget models)
Clamps, clamps, more clamps

Most of all though, get good wood. I actually strongly recommend starting with plywood primarily if you don't have access to quality lumber since you won't have to do any surfacing.