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What is Woodworking?

Woodworking is the art of turning various types of wood into useable and practical products. Woodworking began as a job, but it has since grown in popularity and is now considered a hobby. People are learning how to deal with wood in growing numbers to make everything from simple wooden frames and cutlery to intricate wooden furniture and creatives.

There are different types of woodworking or woodwork like Whittling, Woodturning, Wood carving, Scroll-Sawing, and Construction Related.

But first and basic thing about woodworking or before starting your first woodworking project is must having a thorough understanding of different woodworking tools and their usage.

Hand tools for woodworking

The basic woodworking tools are Hand tools, chisel, measuring tape, sliding bevel, wrenches, punches, hand grinder, hand drill, hammer, utility knife, screwdrivers, hand saw, clamps and power tools.

Basic tips for using Hand Tools

Understand what you're doing and how to use the right tool for the job. Keep hand tools in good working order by checking them on a regular basis and keeping them sharp and well maintained.

Make sure that storing and moving tools won't harm them – get the right tool chests.

Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment or protective gear. When working with electricity, only use insulated tools.

Which Hand Tools Should You Buy First?

Essential getting started hand tools are

• Hand Plane – for shaping wood and cutting blade for surface.
• Chisel – Shaping and cutting woods with sharper edge.
• Measuring and Marking tools – like pencil, tape, and gauge.
• Hand saw – to cut pieces of wood into different shapes.
• Wrenches – for griping, tightening nuts and bolts.
• Drill – either hand drill or cordless drills for making holes and fitting