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Amateur Woodworker

Glossary of Tools

This section describes the power tools that are commonly used by amateur woodworkers, as well as those that may be considered in the future. Each tool description attempts to explain what you should look for when you buy a tools, the variations you may discover and the basic operation of the tools. However, these explanations are not a replacement for the operating manual that you get with the power tools.

Sanders

Belt sander
Finishing/Random Orbit sander
Profile sander

Saws

Band saw
Bayonet Saw
Circular Saw
Compound Miter Saw
Scroll Saw
Table saw

Miscellaneous

Power Drills
Routers

Always wear ear defenders and eye protectors when using power tools