I’ve been working out of my old shed (2.5 car garage cut sort of in half) for the last few years, and I’ve built up a list of things that you need, always, your shed. (I was going to say manshed, but I don’t wanna die…)
Suizan Japanese Pullsaw
Multi-function screwdriver/bit set. Kids toys, electronic things, annoying stuff… Those funny-looking screws that you can never undo (They’re called hex head screws or some variation of that, depending on who you ask!) (Alternate if you’re a FatMax fan like me)
A good cordless drill! Now, I have two drills, both Bosch as that’s my brand of choice, but my super-old Bosch cordless drill (the green one) just keeps on going! My new one is a Bosch Blue, got it in a kit (this one) as a drill/driver combo.
A speed square! Have a speed square around at all times! This one comes in a kit with a combo square. bargain.
Quick Clamps can be used for thousands of different things, from holding work-pieces to clamping naughty children in place! We’ll explore bigger clamps further down the list, but grab four of these.
A good digital caliper is essential, I’ve found… repeat, precise measurements are a good thing!
Titebond wood glue… This stuff is the mutts as they say in England.
A good Japanese Pullsaw with a replaceable blade for cutting fine cuts in timber, I was sceptical at first, but this thing is very frequently used in my shed! (Thanks, Anthony!)
Safety goggles, do not take eye safety for granted. They don’t grow back unless you’re an alien. The ones I use are kinda mini snow-like-googles, they elastic onto my head and keep things from getting anywhere.
There really is a difference between good and average clamps! Pair these pipe clamps from Bessey with a bit of gal pipe and you’ll have a good rig.
Drill bits! While I advise having a ‘good’ drillbit set, I also keep a cheap boxed set of drillbits around for general use, these have lasted a good while, and have been super handy!
Well, that’s my first ‘shed’ list, I hope it helps someone that’s starting out into hobbyist woodworking or similar!… My ‘shed renovation’ project started last week, so there’s lots more to come. (Don’t go to sleep yet!)
