Fortunately, you don't have to spend a fortune to get started in woodworking. There are only a handful of woodworking tools you need to have on hand to launch almost any project. Most of the tools are budget-friendly and can help you tackle a variety of woodworking projects.

Let’s look at a few of the essential tools that every woodworker needs:

• Circular Saw

No basic handheld power tool is more versatile than a circular saw. When you combine it with a clamp-on straight edge, you can cut any piece of wood with absolute precision. You can also perform almost any of the same tasks that you would with a table saw. A circular saw will cut through plywood or medium-density fiberboard. When woodworking on a budget, a quality circular saw should be the first handheld power tool you purchase.

• Cord Power Drill

While cordless drills give you a bit more freedom to work around the wood, a cord drill is more versatile and provides more power. There are some options you should consider when choosing a cord power drill such as:

• 3/8-inch or 1/2-inch chuck
• keyed or keyless chuck
• straight drill or hammer drill

• Jig Saw

A jig saw allows you to cut curved and circular patterns in the wood. Sure, a band saw is more accurate and can cut thicker stock wood. However, if you are a beginner, the jig saw can be effective in cutting through different wood thicknesses and materials. For versatility, choose an orbital-action, corded jig saw that feels good in your hand and has an easy blade changing system.

• Compound Miter Saw

A compound miter saw is a valuable tool for cutting compound angles (beveled, mitered and combination cuts) on the ends of a piece of wood. Once you develop your ability to make precise cuts with a compound miter saw, you can take on more difficult projects.

Before you use your miter saw on an actual project, we recommend you practice making precise cuts on scrap wood. If you are not careful, you could mess up your project with just one wrong move.

• Router

While many routers available today offer two different bases (a stationary base and a plunge router base), you may want to start with a quality stationary base model. A stationary router will take care of a variety of tasks, and can also be mounted in a router table.

Choose a router model that is at least 2-HP and has electronic variable speed controls (as larger cutting bits should use slower speeds). It should have a soft start mechanism. You should also be able to make bit changes.

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