Four Workbench Building Mistakes (that we all make).

Avoid these common mistakes and make your first workbench last for years. Build the Quick-Stack Workbench My most recent bench design is portable! The Quick-Stack bench breaks down into 6 manageable pieces that can be easily moved or stored when you're not working. When you need your bench, you can...

Intermediate - 21 min - Woodworking & Home Repair - Rex Krueger

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What you'll need

Cordless drill and driver: The first power tool to buy.
Circular saw: Breaks down boards and sheets.
Bar clamps set: You can never have enough clamps.
Combination square: Accurate, square marking.
Random orbit sander: Smooth finishes, fast.
Wood glue: Stronger than the wood itself.
Safety glasses: Non-negotiable around tools.
Ear defenders: Protect your hearing from day one.

Books

The Complete Manual of Woodworking by Albert Jackson - View on Amazon
Woodworking Basics by Peter Korn - View on Amazon
Understanding Wood by R. Bruce Hoadley - View on Amazon
The Thirty Years War by Veronica Wedgwood - View on Amazon
Modern woodworking by Willis H. Wagner - View on Amazon

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