My First Set of Tools

The wise and experienced person, when they know very little about a hobby, would show restraint and do some research before purchasing any tools slash equipment. Lucky for us I am neither so this morning I rolled out of bed and went to my local hardware store and bought some beginner tools and materials to hack at.

Since I know very little I trusted the sales rep, Doug, to pick out some of the more common tools I would need. Doug was a very helpful chap but the poor dear had some issues. He kept giggling and it turned into uncontrollable laughter as I left the store. I've seen his condition before and oddly it seems to afflict many sales reps I've met.

Included in the set he picked out for me is the all important saw and sawing board. I'm sure they go hand in hand and also something about using the vise which I was meant to remember. I'll work it out. A nice solid hammer and a wrench were the other items I picked up. I'm almost certain the wrench will be my most useful woodworking tool I own. Oh, and a screwdriver was included for free. Score! He said something about screwing things or he was screwing so here's a free screw. I wish there was a manual I could refer to.

One of the features that sold me on this set was that all the tools have a red end which indicates where I need to hold it. Things can get embarrassing pretty quickly if it wasn't for this feature. The other selling point was the included bench. It's purpose build for wooding.

Here's a photo of all the stuff I bought. So exciting!

Well, I have projects to take on. Wish me luck!