Cabinet Making Buyers Guide
Beginners to cabinet making should purchase a basic assortment of tools, allowing completion of straightforward projects, without breaking the bank. In buying tools, it is not always best to go for the most affordable within any category. Though price is no guarantee of quality, cheap cabinet making tools wear out more quickly and are usually less accurate than their more expensive counterparts.
Tenon Saw
A tenon saw consists of a straight blade bolted to a wooden handle. Brass / steel reinforcement prevents the blade flexing in use. These cabinet making tools are best suited to accurate work such as cutting tenons and dovetails. Desirable features include a 10-12 inch blade with a solid brass back for maximum rigidity. Universal, precision cross ground teeth will allow cutting along and across the grain, with extra sharpness.
Mitre Box
Used in conjunction with the tenon saw, a mitre box is a handy cabinet making tool for cutting precise angles. Better mitre boxes enable the timber to be clamped for easy, accurate cutting and include a saw stop to prevent cutting into the box itself. Most boxes have slots for 90˚ and 45˚ cutting, though a 22.5˚ slot is also useful.
Chisels
Chisels are some of the most basic cabinet making cutting tools. A steel blade is mounted in a handle, with a bevel at the end of the blade dependent on the intended use. Chisels are suitable for cutting with or across the grain. Blade widths of ¼-1" should be ideal. Features to look out for include:
1. Hardened, tempered, precision-ground, chrome carbon steel blades for superior edge retention.
2. Short, 3-4" blades for control, preferably lacquered for corrosion protection.
3. Ergonomically shaped, impact-resistant, polypropylene handles for safety and comfort during use.
Block and Bench Planes
A plane consists of a sharpened steel blade, held at a fixed angle in a steel or wood body. The blade is adjustable to regulate the depth of cut. For a beginner, a block plane (to trim end grain) and a No. 4 bench (to square and straighten timber edges) should prove sufficient.
Sharpening Stone and Guide
Maintaining sharp chisels and planes is essential for successful, safe use. For a beginner's all-around use, a 220/1000 grit waterstone is a best choice. The stone should be kept wet during sharpening, preventing metal particles from glazing the stone surface.
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