Tools to make a hood & stand

[lacrosseboss18]

Hi
I love the idea of wood working. However, I have zero experience doing it but would love to give it a try. Also first time home owner (3 months) and looking to start getting some tools

I was wondering what tools would I need or should I invest in and if you have a specific one (brand) you like?

Here's a list of thinks i know/think i would need
Clamps, Clamps and more clamps
Cordless drill
Cordless Circular Saw
Sliding Miter saw
Sander
Router
Nail gun
+/-Table saw

I've attached an image of a stand that one day I would like to be able to create. I know its going to take MANY MANY attempts but would like to know what tools i would need.

 

[gotwins86]

Look at the kreg pocket hole jig. One of my favorites, use it all the time.

 

[Reefinny]

+ 1 on the pocket hole jig. Also framing squares. The stand you pictured is nice. Dentil molding is not the easiest to line up, maybe go with an easier crown for your first stand.

Picture below is how the kreg jig works. Defiantly want clamps and squares.

 

[Reefinny]

Also to do doors like that you really need a router table.

When your ready for the doors PM me I have a table and many different profile bits.

Here are some doors I just did.

 

[LatinKing]

Beautiful job. Someday i will also built my dream stand and canopy

 

[Katrina71]

The stand you want to make is not that hard. Rectangle box with layers of trim.

 

[Reefinny]

And specifically about the tools well brands and only my opinion, I like the Milwaukee brand. I use the 18v. On the saws I have used the 6.5" and have the 7.25 I think I like the 6.5 better.

Also you really do need a table saw if your going to get into doors and stuff.

Craigslist you can find some good deals. That's where I picked up my table saw when I upgraded. I had a dewalt contractor table saw for years with no issues.

 

[Katrina71]

Doors are difficult. I have made them. I just buy mine now. Makes the project less stressful.

 

[needbiggertanks]

When building my stands, the tool i used a lot that i dont see listed yet was a dremmel. I use mine for unlimited projects including my stand, plumbing, bicycle projects, kids projects and even on my car... i think it is a must have.

 

[danferd2002]

Compressor. Shop vac.

 

[Katrina71]

Keep your tool list simple. Dremel, 18v cordless DeWalt or Milwaukee cordless drill, finish nailer.

 

[lacrosseboss18]

Thanks. Great help so far. Is there anything in my list I don't really need

 

[lacrosseboss18]

Also what part of the stand process did you use the dremmel

 

[Katrina71]

You can honestly do all of your cuts with a Dremel.

 

[Katrina71]

You do need a miter box if you are doing angles on the corners for your trim.

 

[Sleepydoc]

+1 to buying doors. By the time you buy the necessary router bits (and a router table) you can pay for the doors.

+1 on the pocket hole jig, too.

Recently bought a 12v Milwaukee cordless drill to replace my 18v dewalt. Very impressed with the power & run time.

Have to question the use of a Dremel. I can't imagine an effective use for that when making a stand.

Depending on what you plan on building a power miter saw is a very good tool to have.

 

[needbiggertanks]

I used a miter box to cut all my wood by hand and used the dremel to rapidly sand and smooth the ends and corners.

Then i used it to sand down parts of the trim that were 1-3 mm too long. I wasnt confident putting a hand saw to the wood for that short of a cut would make it come out right.

Then i also used it to smooth the edges of the 1/4" plywood after i hand cut that.

I dont have a sander so this worked for me. Then i used it for chamferring my PVC for my plumbing connections.

 

[JoshH]

I'm a big Milwaukee fan, have all their brushless 18V tools. Excellent tools unless you're working in too hot or too cold of an area but that's not a tool thing it's a lithium ion battery issue. Rigid makes excellent air tools, I would steer clear of any battery powered nailers and go for good old fashioned air power. Personally I would strike the cordless circular saw off the list, not really a necessary tool but nice to have, save a little money on that and go for a higher end mitre and table saw.

 

[jasonrusso]

I built this canopy with a drill, angle clamp, router, jig saw and table saw. I have a mitre saw, circular saw, etc but I didn't need them for this project.

It's clearly nothing fancy, but I made it to match the aqueon stand that isn't fancy. Before you go crazy making a beautiful stand, remember that no one looks at the stand once there are living creatures inside the tank.

 

[Sleepydoc]

...remember that no one looks at the stand once there are living creatures inside the tank.

Yes, but if your tank's not doing so hot, at least you can distract people with the stand!