Suggested Tools & Supplies
For convenience, people are encouraged, but not required, to bring some of their own tools and supplies. However, a workshop is a great opportunity to use different tools BEFORE you decide what to buy.
DRILL: electric with extension cord or cordless with extra battery.
BITS: Brad point bits or spade bits… both have tips to hold a place in round wood. (The Black and Decker Bullet set and Irwin Speebore bits 5/8" and 3/4")
SAW: Like the Stanley Shortcut or a folding camping saw from Fiskars, Florian, Stihl, Coghlan's
PRUNING CLIPPERS: Like ratchet clippers by Florian. 157 Water St. Southington, CT (800 275 3618)
KNIFE: Any easy-to-hold knife is OK. Not a Swiss Army Knife
OTHER STUFF: work gloves, safety glasses, Band-Aids to prevent blisters…
BRING: Natural materials you've collected to share with others and pictures of work you do or admire.
SPECIALIZED TOOLS: Take a look at the Tenon Cutters from Lee Valley. For chairs, I use the 5/8 " and 3/4"; for beds I use the 1 1/2" and 2".