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[bobmac]

I am soon to take delivery of my new 8x10 shed/workshop and I'm trying to decide which tools to get for it. I know it depends on what sort of jobs I'll use them for......well, I'm not going to rebuild the Forth Road Bridge, it will be wood working mainly.
I've already got a mitre saw,(might need to upgrade to a sliding one ) a jigsaw, a bench grinder etc etc but was wondering what you guys have got.
What did you buy that you never use and what would you add if you could buy again ?
Ta

 

[Slab]

A mix of corded & cordless drills/drivers, plenty of drill bits for all materials, holesaw, electric planer, a jigsaw is really useful (again mix of blades) a dremel type thing is handy too
As well as tools I guess you know to get some decent shelving, storage, workbench/work surface, clamps/vice (you always want one more clamp) & a dartboard

Oh and a bag of woodshavings for scattering on the floor, you can buy these from pet shops or make your own

 

[M1ke]

Get a polisher wheel to go with your bench grinder. I use mine all the time on my classic car.

 

[Foxholer]

To <bleep> with the tools...

Fridge/Beer Cooler, Lay-Z-Boy style chair, Dart Board, FS Telly and Pirelli (or Kylie perhaps) Calendar subscription!

That's the man-cave sorted out!

As far as tools go, surely just add the 'non basic' ones as the need arises.

 

[bobmac]

I hadn't considered wood shavings, thanks for that.
Shame I cant afford a classic car.
New hero is Norm Abrams

 

[bobmac]

To <bleep> with the tools...

Fridge/Beer Cooler, Lay-Z-Boy style chair, Dart Board, FS Telly and Pirelli (or Kylie perhaps) Calendar subscription!

That's the man-cave sorted out!

As far as tools go, surely just add the 'non basic' ones as the need arises.

No need as I dont have a HID

 

[Rooter]

make sure you have enough working space, decent vice and plenty of hand tools, all wall mounted on spring loaded clips with their silhouette blacked out behind them!

 

[Khamelion]

In no particular order:-

Levels, A string one, small pocket one, one 3 feet in length and another 6 feet.

Saws, A good Tenon, panel saw, hacksaw, junior and larger

Screwdrivers, a decent set with a good grip

A good selection of drill bits covering sizes 1mm to 8mm, but having a set for wood , a set for metal and a stone set.

Spade bits for wood, make sure you get the correct bits, they are different for a hand held auger and electric drill. The Auger bits have a threaded tip to help get you started, the electric drill bits don't.

Hole saws in various sizes, again covering wood and stone

Hammers, claw, club, tack, brick, plasterers and a generic hand axe can be very useful.

Power tools, good cordless drill at least 18v, a good corded hammer drill for those times when you hit a brick that's as hard a bell metal, circular saw, jigsaw, angle grinder, hot air gun

A good selection of various grit sandpapers

A good selection of screws, nails, and other fixings

Glues of varying kinds

safety glasses/goggles, good face mask, appropriate to what particulate is floating around as you work.

Misc items, Latex gloves, petrol Stihl saw, large angle grinder, and a bigger shed

 

[Rooter]

Far too sensible Khamelion, duct tape, cable ties and wd-40. You can fix anything in the world that is broken with those alone.

 

[bobmac]

Far too sensible Khamelion, duct tape, cable ties and wd-40. You can fix anything in the world that is broken with those alone.

I'll pass that on to Rory Mc

Thanks for the suggestions, especially about getting a larger shed. I'm already planning an extension

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Decent work bench and vice above all.
Don't forget the first aid kit.

 

[c1973]

A wee hammer, a big hammer, an even bigger hammer.

A blunt saw, a sharp saw.

Spanners (assorted imperial and metric).

Wrenches (assorted).

Drill (cordless and corded)

Measuring tape, pencils, big level, wee level.

Drill bits, nails, screws, tape, string, brass fittings.

If you need more than that......get somebody in to do the work. &#128515;

 

[cleanstrike]

Depends on what sort of woodwork you intend to do I suppose but a lathe might come in handy if you intend to do any turning.

 

[bobmac]

Depends on what sort of woodwork you intend to do I suppose but a lathe might come in handy if you intend to do any turning.

Now that's something I hadn't considered, thank you

 

[c1973]

A good sharpening stone and oil. &#128515;

 

[cleanstrike]

Oh! and a good set of chisels.

 

[bobmac]

And storage

 

[Golfmmad]

Has anybody mentioned lighting and power?

 

[bobmac]

Has anybody mentioned lighting and power?

Got that sorted, 4 double sockets, 5m of LED lights and a fuse box :thup:

 

[Golfmmad]

Got that sorted, 4 double sockets, 5m of LED lights and a fuse box :thup:

All safe and sound then!

:thup: