In order to build work sensitively and build fine furniture, one needs fine tools. This is the list of tools that we expect our students to have when they come to the school:
1-1/ 2" and 1-3/4" plane irons (Hock, standard replacement, or used)
One 1 5/ 8" block plane replacement iron (new or used) or Hock radiused iron for a round bottom plane
Low angle, adjustable throat block plane (Stanley #60 1/ 2, 1 3/ 8" wide)
Dovetail saw (Western or Japanese)
Hand scraper
Set of chisels (1/ 8" to 1" or wider)
Burnishing tool
Marking gauge (Stanley #90 or equal, better suited to modest work than blocky types)
Rule or tape measure
Small bevel gauge
6" engineers square
Straight blade screwdrivers: 1/ 4" x 6"
4 - 6 oz. hammer (plane iron adjustment)
5/ 16 " stubby for tightening cap iron screws
Small mallet (approximately 10 oz. for chopping dovetails)
Sharpening stones, either: Oil stones (India, soft Arkansas or Washita, and hard Arkansas) or Water stones: (800 & 1200 grit and 6000 or equivalent)
Files: 4" mill smooth, 6-8" mill bastard, and an inexpensive set of needle files
Safety glasses or goggles
Glue bottle
Hearing protectors
Bench brush
The Fine Art of Cabinetmaking by James Krenov
The above items are required, those below are suggested:
Spoke shave (Stanley 151 or Kuntz adjustable throat), or better yet, make your own with John Gunterman's instructions.
Cabinet scraper
Clamps (small cam, quick action or hand)
Small manual drill
Small auxiliary bench vise
Dust mask
Straight edge (18 or 24")
Carving knives
Carving tools (optional)
Anti-fatigue mat
Coffee mug of sufficient quality to resist high-test corrosion |