Are you a Beginner ...?

Tools for the Beginner …!

Definition of a beginner ?

Hey the answer is up to you !!

Everyone is a beginner at something and at some point, in time.

Even those who have been doing the same job for years can be a beginner when a new tool or technique comes along. It’s nothing to be scared of, if it’s something your passionate about or really want to do then go for it!

My recommendation right from the start is to buy the best you can afford at the time and don’t go overboard. Because if you continue down this path you can upgrade in time and when you can afford it, but if you don’t then its not wasted time and money as you will probably use them over time on small jobs around the house or you could sell them.

Firstly, I am not suggesting in any way that all these tools that I talk about in the following post, need to be added to your tool kit. The choice is totally up to you. When you’re out purchasing, please don’t get pressured by sales people into buying bigger or better than you need.

A great example here, in Australia that is, is the Ozito brand. Yes, a few years back they didn’t have the best reputation, but they have really lifted their game and product. They are competitively priced and usually have a 3 year money back guarantee, which not too many other brands offer. They are great for starting out and target the DIY market not professionals as they are not designed to tackle heavy work constantly.

Saying this I will not recommend a specific brand to purchase over another. I will probably talk about different brands in examples, as above. I personally have a variety of brands in my workshop for a variety of reasons.

The other thing I can’t stress enough is do your research. Talk to others who may have used similar tools, get books from the library and read up on the trends, look at woodworking magazines as they often have a section covering the review of a tool and check out places like Youtube for videos on tools.

I will trying to give some pros and cons of having various tools. It very much depends on what your going to be making, your skill set, time available to work on the projects and the size of the work space you have and of course your budget. I have learnt over the years that doing my research has saved me time and money.

Look out for sales, especially at end of year, end of financial year, father’s day and Christmas.

Most of all have a go! “a good old Aussie” saying.

Gather a few tools and select small manageable projects and you will be surprised at the things you can achieve. As your confidence grows, as well as your skills you will try things you didn’t think possible and you will succeed. Bare in mind, there will be mistakes, (not failures), we all make them and its part of learning and yes your scrap pile may well grow but don’t give up. Keep going and keep trying, it will happen and when it does you can take a step back and look at what you have achieved and have a big well-earned smile!

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