Woodshop Tools

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Jointer

A jointer is for making wooden joints

 

planer

A planer is for cutting the sides of wood.

 

Spring clamps (A-clamps) and quick clamps

The spring clamps are also called A-clamps. The quick clamps come in many sizes.

 

Radial arm saw

A radial arm saw is often used at hardware and lumber stores.

 

Band saw

The band saw can make accurate cuts.

 

Disc sander

The disc sander has round sandpaper.

 

Belt sander

The belt sander is good for heavy duty jobs.

 

Grinder

A bench grinder is good for sharpening parts or tools.

 

Spindle sander

A spindle sander can sand inside a hole.

 

Drill press and chuck key

A drill press bit can be unlocked with a chuck key.

 

Vise

A vise is very heavy.

 

Stone grinder

The stone grinder is for grinding hard materials

 

Table saw

A table saw can make long accurate cuts.

 

Blade guard, anti-kick guard, fence

The blade guard and anti-kick guard protect the user. The fence is the long bar that makes long cuts accurate.

 

Push stick, blade

Use a push stick to push the wood near the blade.

 

Angle adjustment

The angle adjustment can change the angle of a cut.

Lathe

A lathe spins the wood to make round pieces, like table legs.