The Hand Tools That Make Woodworking Possible

Four bench chisels in the most-used widths — 6 mm, 12 mm, 19 mm, 25 mm — covers everything from paring lid rebates to chopping mortises. Hardwood handles that can take mallet blows without mushrooming at the top.

The single tool that makes strong, concealed joinery accessible to absolute beginners. Drill angled pocket holes, apply glue, and drive pocket screws — the joint is strong, fast, and completely invisible from the outside.

You genuinely cannot do woodworking without clamps. A set of four F-style bar clamps covers most shelf and box projects. Buy more than you think you need — you will always find yourself one clamp short.

A marking gauge scores consistent, precise lines parallel to an edge — essential for marking rebates, tenon shoulders, and any joint that requires repeatable accuracy.

The industry standard PVA wood glue — creates a bond consistently stronger than the wood fibres themselves when clamped correctly. Dries in approximately one hour and can be sanded, painted, and finished over.

A penetrating oil-varnish blend that feeds the wood and provides a durable, water-resistant satin finish in one product. Two or three coats produces a beautiful warm sheen that shows the grain at its absolute best.

Cuts on the pull stroke, keeping the blade in tension and producing a dramatically finer, cleaner kerf than a Western push saw. Particularly good for precise crosscuts and hand-cut joinery.

120-grit removes mill marks and levels surfaces. 220-grit produces the final smooth surface ready for finishing. Always sand with the grain on the final pass.