What woodworking tools does one need to only build bookcases?
Written by woodworker on February 9th, 2009
Circuit Rider asked:
I just want to start building bookcases, and was wondering what tools I would need. I appreciate anyone answering but I am hoping that I will get an answer from a woodworker or experienced person.
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I just want to start building bookcases, and was wondering what tools I would need. I appreciate anyone answering but I am hoping that I will get an answer from a woodworker or experienced person.
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* 10″ Table saw
* Surface planer
Shaper
* Router with table
* Jointer
* Glue up station with pipe clamps or hydraulic rams
* Palm sanders
Drill press
* Drill
Lathe with follow jig
Scroll saw
* Sliding compound miter saw with clamps and crown stops
Turret style radial arm saw
* Circular saw
* Powered ***** driver
* Compressor
* Finish nailing gun
* Pot sprayer/HPLV sprayer/Turbine sprayer
* Spray booth
Various jigs and dies (you will make these as you go)
–EDIT–
I guess you really don’t need all that stuff right off the bat. I’ll put an asterisk by the stuff you will need just to start production.
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If you are just building bookcases for yourself, all you really need is a saw (a circular saw would be a good choice), a square, a hammer or screwdriver, and sandpaper and paintbrush.
If you are thinking of going into the business of building bookcases, I’d re-think it if you have to ask this question.
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