What tools are best for working in a carpentry shop?

Added: Thursday, 4/27/2023


There are tools that will work for both amateurs and professionals. If you work in carpentry, furniture or carpentry, you will need carpentry tools . Get to know the ones that must be in your equipment.

Work in the carpentry shop

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Thicknesser and planer

Every carpenter, even an amateur, should have a thicknesser and a jointer in his workshop. It is a tool that can be described as multi-tasking. The thicknesser is used for processing wood. Its task is to ensure the appropriate thickness of the material. It will work on all four surfaces of wood. Importantly, the layer of material that is cut will then be repeatable. However, a planer is used to level wood and only works on one surface of the material. Provides perfect smoothness. Instead of buying two machines, all you need to do is choose a thicknessing and planing machine that ensures perfect processing of materials. It can be used to process both hard and soft wood. The recommended model is the Scheppach HMS1070 thicknesser and planer . This is a well-known and appreciated model that is handy and light. It is equipped with a really powerful 1500 W motor. This makes it suitable even for very advanced work. Ease of use and intuitiveness are also noteworthy. Such carpentry tools will meet the expectations of even the most demanding ones. This dual-function device is equipped with a mechanically damage-resistant die-cast aluminum table, which ensures maximum accuracy of the processed material.

Scheppach thicknessing and planing machine

Chip extraction

Scheppach chip extraction Carpentry work produces a lot of dust and chips. Therefore, there should be a chip extraction facility in the workshop. Such a tool is equipped with special suction cups that extract chips and dust into a special bag. It should be noted here that thanks to the extraction system, you can ensure order in the workplace, which undoubtedly affects safety and comfort. At the same time, the chip extraction is compatible with other power tools. It can be attached to the planer thicknesser. In this case, the Scheppach DC100 chip extractor will come in handy. It is a versatile device. Perfect for both wet and dry work. It can be used to work with cellulose wood. It also absorbs pollen from chipboards and MDF. It is equipped with a strong and effective filter. Thanks to this, it protects users against dust that may be harmful. Another advantage of this type of chip extraction is the fact that it has a large tank. Therefore, you do not have to take frequent breaks to empty it, which obviously affects work efficiency.

Thickness planer

Scheppach thickness planer Even in a small carpentry workshop or in an amateur's workshop. There should be a thickness planer. It is a tool for processing soft and hard wood. Thanks to it, you can achieve a really precise effect. It gives a specific thickness, but also smoothness to the selected surface, and at the same time allows for the processing of several planes. It is characterized by really high efficiency. A good choice may be the Scheppach PLM1800 thickness planer . It is a stationary device with a strong and durable 1500W motor. They are also distinguished by a solid feed mechanism. It is equipped with a steel table and simple height adjustment. This allows you to quickly set up the machine. The thicknesser also has integrated handles, which makes it easier to carry. However, the pusher is secured. Thanks to this, the material is safely moved towards the knives.

Lathe

working on a lathe Another tool that can be considered necessary is a lathe, which is most often used for machining materials with the surface of solids of revolution. Turning and boring are used here. Thanks to it, you can perform many different processes, including rough turning, finishing turning, face machining, grooving, threading, knurling and even parting. Here it is worth choosing a device such as the Scheppach DM600 Vario lathe . This device is extremely easy to use. It has compact dimensions, making it suitable even in a small workshop. For even greater comfort, it is equipped with a strong aluminum rail. It also has an adjustable support and a powerful 550W motor.

Splitter

As you can see, woodworking tools are diverse, but thanks to them you can gain convenience and precision. Our list of the best tools also includes a splitter, which facilitates the process of dividing wood into smaller pieces. It also allows for faster and more efficient splitting. The recommended model is the Scheppach HL760L 7t log splitter . Allows two-handed operation. A strong knife makes the work easier. It is perfect for processing wood for a fireplace or firewood.

Scheppach HL760L 7t wood splitter

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