One of the most difficult things about getting started is knowing what tools to buy! 

I intend to use this page to list the tools that I have use in my videos to build my projects, but also as a guide to build a very useful set of tools for building just about anything!

Layout

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• 6” Caliper (cheap): https://amzn.to/2zluJ63

• Tape Measure: https://amzn.to/3cCCNh3

• Machinist Squares: https://amzn.to/3bvfRjQ

• Speed Square: https://amzn.to/34Yk2lM

• Framing Square: https://amzn.to/3bsuvIv

• Pattern Markers: https://amzn.to/2VrFr3F

• Silver Sharpies: https://amzn.to/3eFl1M2

• Black Sharpies: https://amzn.to/2zl8mh7

• Automatic Center Punch: https://amzn.to/2VqV4rV

• Steel Dividers: https://amzn.to/3igJSH4

• Fiskars Cutting Mat: https://amzn.to/3gFfTrO

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Position

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• Pinch Clamps: https://amzn.to/2Vor4Ng

• Short Quick Grip Clamps: https://amzn.to/2xEc7xO

• Long Quick Grip Clamps: https://amzn.to/3amCVje

• Jorgenson F Bar Clamps: https://amzn.to/3ePH8Q2

• 6" Vise Grip Clamps: https://amzn.to/34W0G0E

• 4" Vise Grip Clamps: https://amzn.to/2RYtUGH

• Dead Blow Hammer: https://amzn.to/3aqyh3U

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Cut

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• Pull Saw: https://amzn.to/2yAx2BD

• Multi-Tool: https://amzn.to/3gWVRfy

• Jig Saw: https://amzn.to/338BHa7

• Coping Saw: https://amzn.to/2DKQka0

• Pegas Spiral Saw Blade: https://amzn.to/2Pv1bYn

• Exacto #11 blades: https://amzn.to/3ke2ucx

• Exacto Holder: https://amzn.to/3a1cUaJ

• Utility Blade: https://amzn.to/2VoYsUi

• Utility Knife: https://amzn.to/3aqIEVj

• Chisel Set: https://amzn.to/2xFZCBQ

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Drill

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• Milwaukee Drill & Driver: https://amzn.to/3buMCgT

• Milwaukee Extra Battery: https://amzn.to/2VuWTEt

• Drill Bit Index: https://amzn.to/2Vq6c8i

• Drill Tip Index: https://amzn.to/34Uovpj

• Hole Saws: https://amzn.to/3bEdnjf

• Forstner Bit Set: https://amzn.to/2VrU1Io

• Countersink Bit: https://amzn.to/2VLk8ZH

• Stepping Bit: https://amzn.to/2zlKaLB

• Hinge Centering Bit: (VIX) https://amzn.to/3cD6gaJ

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Fasten

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• Klein Screw Driver Set: https://amzn.to/2yzgV7o

• Klein Multi Insulated Driver: https://amzn.to/34VQODZ

• Ratchet Set: https://amzn.to/2VNP3V9

• Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/34SsiU4

• Air Nailer: https://amzn.to/351pFzC

• Kreg Jig: https://amzn.to/2zntUtD

• Thin CA Glue: https://amzn.to/30yCh0d

• Medium CA glue: https://amzn.to/2DrV44L

• Insta-Set CA accelerant: https://amzn.to/30zL9D5

• Tight bond III: https://amzn.to/3014TyK

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Abrade

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• Palm Sander: https://amzn.to/3aScSnd

• Disc Grinder: https://amzn.to/3nOznyI

• Large Die Grinder: https://amzn.to/3udsN7l

• Small Die Grinder: https://amzn.to/3eaTe7L

• Hand Files: https://amzn.to/2VIHJtY

• 3M Sanding Paper 150: https://amzn.to/3mLUrok

• 3M Sanding Paper 220: https://amzn.to/2HnFpVQ

• 3M Sanding Sponges Pack: https://amzn.to/33A986Q

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Finish

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• Minwax Wipe-on Poly (Satin): https://amzn.to/361UI0y

• Minwax Wipe-on Poly (Gloss): https://amzn.to/3hRYYC7

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(Brian Oltrogge is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com).