01. orbit sander
Random orbit sanders have interchangeable sand paper and help you smooth wood and remove old finishes
what you could make:
furniture flipping — sand off old finish &re-paint or stain it
02. drill / driver
drills are a versatile for home repair and epic diy projects. drills drive screws or drill holes using interchangeable bits
what you could make:
simple entryway bench — have home depot cut the wood in store and assemble at home
03. miter saw
miter saws are on a hinge so are a good place to start for beginners — you can use them to make angled cuts
what you could make:
framed canvas – diy a frame with mitered edges
04. nail gun
nail guns help you secure trim or smaller boards on projects — they have so many uses and are also SO FUN to use
what you could make:
trim wall – cut trim with your miter saw and attach with your nail gun
05. circular saw
circular saws are great for cuts that cant be made with a miter saw — you can make rip cuts and cut large plywood
what you could make:
diy table or bar top — rip plywood or trim down a herringbone pattern
I agree with this, very fun for starters, Thanks for the article!