Top 10 Woodworking Tools I Bought on Amazon!
Here are 10 of my favorite woodworking tools I’ve bought on Amazon!
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#1 – DFM Square Get on here: https://amzn.to/3pje8dC – My favorite square that I’ve every purchased is the DFM small carpenter’s square. This thing has some unique features to it, and it’s the one that I always grab every time I’m building something. It’s 3 ½” tall, so it’ll mark all the way across a 2x4 (#tubafore). It has holes drilled out every 1/16,” so you can use it to mark out parallel lines. Along its axis, it also has pre-drilled holes at various degrees, making it easier to insert the included pin and quickly mark your angles.
I like mine in anodized blue aluminum, but it does come in other colors. They’re made in the USA---right in Chicago, Illinois. It’s half the price of the Woodpecker’s Delve square.
#2 – Kreg Setup Blocks Get yours here: https://amzn.to/3JEtxvL – I use setup blocks all the time, and these are my favorite setup blocks that I’ve ever bought. They come in a nice case, so I can keep them nice and organized. They go from 1/8” all the way to ½” and they’re anodized aluminum, so they’re going to last you a really long time. They’re really durable.
Whatever measurement is printed on the block, there are three points on the block to check for that measurement. For example, take the 3/8” block. The hood under the block is 3/8” for if you want to raise you saw blade or your router bit exactly 3/8”. The nose is 3/8” thick if you wanted to set your table saw fence exactly 3/8” away from the blade. The cap on top is 3/8” tall to check the depths of channels, for say if you wanted to put a t-track in.
#3 – Microjig’s Gripper Push Blocks Check them out here: https://amzn.to/3XxhDJN – These are my favorite push blocks for the router table, the band saw, and the jointer for several reasons. First are the little fold-up legs on either end. If you just want to use them on top of a board, those legs fold up leaving you with just that grippy surface. But if you need those feet, they will fold out and give you support at the back of your piece. The bandsaw and the jointer are where I really use those little legs. You can lock them down if you so choose, but I just leave mine free-moving. It’s also best to have a pair of them on the jointer or the bandsaw.
#4 – Whiteside Router Bits Get a set here: https://amzn.to/3JGDysn – Whiteside has a 4-pack of router bits that you can buy for less than $100, and while that seems like a lot of money, a good quality router bit is on another level when you start using it a lot. When you’re a beginner, that doesn’t really matter, but when you start using your router often, you start worrying about the wood burning and tearout. That’s when it really starts to matter.
Whiteside are some of the best bits you can buy in my opinion. This 4-pack comes with a chamfer bit, an 1/8” (I believe) roundover, and two different flush trip (or pattern) bits. If you’ve ever seen me using a radius jig, these are the bits I’m using. It’s a great set.
#5 – Incra V27 Miter Gauge Check it out here: https://amzn.to/3CT4ktR – If you have a table saw and you’re not happy with your current miter gauge, this is the likely replacement in my opinion. I’ve been extremely happy with the Incra V27 since I bought it. The SawStop comes with a miter gauge that is hot garbage. It is just not good, and they should be ashamed for putting it in the box.
I like the V27 because it has positive stops in 5-degree increments with an extra stop at 22.5-degrees. It’s very easy to adjust. You just loosen the knob on the latch then turn the gauge to the degree cut you want. Most of us are cutting at 90 and 45-degrees, the most common cuts. I’ve had zero issues with this. When I lock it in, it stays at 90. It’s snug in the miter slot, and I can attach a faux fence to the front of it if I need some extra support. It’s well made, it’s extremely accurate, and it’s affordable, which I like.
#6 – DFM Small Square Get it here: https://amzn.to/44q8wgg – This one is purple, which is one of the reasons I like it. There are two main reasons I use it all the time: number one is that it’s a center finder. It comes with two pins that you drop down into the top and bottom holes on the long side. The center hole is stepped down for your pencil. You can then turn the square so that the pins are flush against your piece and draw a line with your pencil. You’ve now got the center. It’s as simple as that.
I can also use it to make sure the end of my chisel is square. It’s palm-sized, so it’s easy to carry around the shop. You can also certainly use it to square up your blades or anything else you would use a regular square for.
#7 – Thin Rip Jig Get it here: https://amzn.to/3PxvgXF – This thing is really affordable and super handy to have around the shop. The last time I showed it, it sold out quickly. This thing is really handy if you’re making small, thin strips. It sits in your miter slot, and once you set the thickness that you want, from there it’s a repeatable procedure. Make your cut, move the fence, make your cut, and move the fence. You’ll make thin strips that are all the same thickness.
To snug it to your miter slot, you just tighten down the knob on top. You have then essentially created a stop block for your thin strips so you’ll know where to put your piece every single time.
#8 – Magnetic Trays Check them out here https://amzn.to/3XDm45Z – Why in the world do you need magnetic trays? I use them to keep my driver bits sorted. I’ve got a metal wall that they stick to, but you could use them on a workbench or in a drawer. It’s super easy to keep up with your bits. Also, if you’re working on things that have screws and bolts, you can put those in there to keep them from getting lost and falling on the floor. You can get a 3-pack for very cheap.
#9 – Carter F.A.S.T. Setup Blocks Get a set here https://amzn.to/3CX6BUE – If you’ve got a bandsaw, you’ve got to get a set of these. If you’ve never heard of Carter, they make a bunch of bandsaw-specific accessories. The set I bought comes with 1/8”, 3/16”, 1/4", 3/8”, and 1/2”. These are the most common-sized things you’re going to be ripping down with the bandsaw.
These blocks are super awesome for two reasons: one, they have handy-dandy magnets in the back, so it’s easy to just stick them onto the bandsaw to keep up with them. Two, there’s a groove in the back of them so that the teeth of the blade don’t interfere with setting up your fence. Fast, easy, and you’re set up with your bandsaw.
#10 – Right Angle Drill Attachment Get it here https://amzn.to/3JxLwnt – If you have a drill or an impact driver, you need – you need – a right angle drill attachment. This is one of the most frustration-reducing attachments you can get. This will help you get into tight spaces that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to fit a drill or driver into. It’s a very simple tool that fits all ¼” driver bits. I use this thing all the time. Get yourself one of these if you want to save some frustration.
You can watch the full video review of these tools here - https://youtu.be/05xpQSWAhBk
Which one of these are your favorite? Comment below!
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