 | The Complete Book of Woodworking: Detailed Plans for More Than 40 Fabulous Projects
Buy used from: $5.89 This is where it all began... This book really helped me get into woodworking, with helpful general advice and detailed plans.
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 | Starrett C33H-12-4R 12-Inch Combination Square with Square Head Only
Buy new: $85.97 Absolutely essential piece of equipment for laying out cuts, etc. Measure twice, cut once. This will keep you square!
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 | Empire Level 418-48 3/16-Inch Thick, 47-7/8-Inch Professional Drywall T-Square
Buy new: $18.54 Just as necessary as the combination square for larger projects.
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 | Jorgensen 3724-HD 24-Inch Heavy-Duty Steel Bar Clamp
Buy new: $21.23 Nice, beefy clamps. Much better than the "light duty" version - larger handle and wider threads help a lot. Of course, if you can afford Bessey K-body clamps...
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 | Wilton 14897 Spring Clamps 2 Inch Opening
I got some locally for 99 cents - very handy and can be used with one hand. These would be good if you're not quite to $25 for free shipping.
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 | Spring Clamp - 3 In
Buy new: $5.29 I'm not too impressed. They don't feel too durable, and they're a little too big to open with one hand, so you need to clamp something in order to clamp it? Very strong clamping action, though.
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 | Irwin Industrial Tools 341008 Speebor Blue Groove Pro Spade Bit Set with Case, 8-Piece
Buy new: $17.76 I have the 1 1/2" bit, and it's worked well for me so far, even without a drill press.
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 | Grizzly H0570 Wood Screw Assortment 100 pc.
Buy new: $1.95 Get an assortment of 400 much nicer screws from Rockler.com instead for about $9
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 | Freud TKR303 7-1/4-Inch 40 Tooth ATB Thin Kerf Teflon Coated Finishing Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch and Diamond Knockout Arbor
Beautiful blade - Cuts quickly and smoothly
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 | Black & Decker WM225 Workmate 225 450 Pound Capacity Portable Work Bench
Buy new: $70.30 This serves mostly as a stand for my home-made router table, but it's great as a second bench.
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 | King 01096 1000/6000 Grit Deluxe Combination Stone
Sharpens faster and smoother than oilstones I've used. Good stuff, especially for the price.
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 | Franklin International Titebond II Premium Wood Glue, 8-Ounces #5003
Buy new: $3.29 This has worked very well for me so far, though the new Titebond III is supposedly superior in every way.
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 | Irwin Marples M444/S4 4-Piece Blue Chip Bevel Edge Woodworking Chisel Set
Buy new: $36.01 Good quality for the price. With a good honing guide (i.e. Lee Valley Veritas MKII) they're wonderful.
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 | Bosch 1590EVSK 6.4 Amp Top Handle Jigsaw
Buy new: $144.99 / Used from: $136.99 This is one of my favorite tools - cuts incredibly smoothly!
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 | Band-Aid Adhesive Bandages, Clear Comfort-Flex, 45 Assorted Bandages
Always good to have around, and also good to "fill up" to $25 for free Amazon shipping
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 | Hearing Protector (24 dB)
Safety first
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 | AO Safety 15200 Professional Safety Glasses with Clear Lenses LEXA
Buy new: $9.16 Don't skimp - it's worth having something comfortable that you'll actually wear. Hate the sawdust in the eyes. I store mine in an old sock for protection.
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 | DEWALT DW618PK 12-AMP 2-1/4-HP Plunge and Fixed Base Variable Speed Router Kit with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets
Buy new: $214.05 Wonderful tool - powerful and smooth. I got a fixed-base reconditioned here on Amazon, and a used plunge base later. Highly recommended.
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 | Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual, Third Edition (3 Volume Set) by Joe Sambrook
Buy new: $233.10 / Used from: $186.24 I said I am a scientist - these books are an excellent reference if you happen to work in a molecular biology lab.
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