I have been asked a lot about what tools I use in my day to day work, so I decided to create this page to help answer those questions. Below, you’ll find a list of a lot of what I typically use. Most, if not all of the links, are an affiliate link. You don’t pay any more for the items, but it is one way you can help support Home Built Workshop. If there’s something I have missed, please let me know and I’ll try to include it. This page is a work in progress so feel free to check back often as I’m always adding more to it.
I have more recommended items in my Amazon Affiliate Store. You can view that HERE if you’re interested
Corded Power Tools
Rikon 10″ Bandsaw – https://amzn.to/2AVbE8F
Dewalt Circular Saw – https://amzn.to/2sB6RV
Ridgid Oscillating Sander
Dremel 4300 Kit – https://amzn.to/3oTn4Bf
Porter Cable Heat Gun – https://amzn.to/32a73wU
Porter cable 12″ Planer – https://amzn.to/3e0Af0m
Cordless Power Tools
Ridgid Cordless Drill/Driver
Ridgid Cordless Router
Ridgid Cordless Random Orbit Sander
Clamps and Vises
Small Workbench Vise – https://amzn.to/2W2CSDh
Irwin 24″ Bar Clamp – https://amzn.to/2RNDSfp
Irwin 12″ Bar Clamp – https://amzn.to/2RQd6TD
Irwin 6″ Bar Clamp – https://amzn.to/2W2cBow
Bessey 24″ Parallel Clamps – https://amzn.to/2W3Ss1h
Drill Press Vise – https://amzn.to/2D7Gprq
12″ Handscrew Clamps – https://amzn.to/2I9je5N
Inexpensive Corner Clamp – https://amzn.to/30nK4ei
Bessey Strap Clamp – https://amzn.to/2NN0NXF
My Favorite EDC Items
Leatherman Charge TTi – https://amzn.to/3ggFM0D
Streamlight Microstream (non USB) – https://amzn.to/2AlREz4
Kershaw 8100 Pocket Knife – https://amzn.to/2BrNp5n
Lansky Roadie Keychain tool – https://amzn.to/2ErqFUm
My Favorite Wallet – https://www.homebuiltworkshop.com/2020/05/02/make-a-leather-bifold-wallet-made-from-a-couch/
Kershaw Scallion Pocket Knife, assisted opening – https://amzn.to/3jUnZxB
Sandpaper and Abrasives
Mirka Gold PSA Sandpaper, 80 Grit – https://amzn.to/2Ztiw6u
Mirka Gold PSA Sandpaper, 120 Grit – https://amzn.to/2ZtiRpM
Mirka Gold PSA Sandpaper, 220 Grit – https://amzn.to/2Zk5zAK
Mirka Gold PSA Sandpaper, 320 Grit – https://amzn.to/321qxl1
Norton 220 Grit Sandpaper – https://amzn.to/2QlZTCw
220 Grit Sandpaper Discs – https://amzn.to/389tNiI
Hammers
Estwing Rubber Mallet – https://amzn.to/3llx7NR
Plastic Faced Mallet – https://amzn.to/2Gn6AgT
Tack Hammer – https://amzn.to/3d2exoZ
Glues and Tapes
Starbond CA Glues (Starbond Store) – https://www.starbond.com/?rfsn=3108628.a0db06
Starbond Thin CA – https://amzn.to/2Sfk1EA
Starbond Black Medium CA – https://amzn.to/2zzWoAc
Starbond CA Accelerator Spray – https://amzn.to/3bO3csa
Starbond Medium CA Glue – https://amzn.to/2yTIoRo
Titebond 2 Wood Glue – https://amzn.to/2AP3jmU
Titebond 3 Waterproof Glue – https://amzn.to/2O4ofhb
5 Minute Epoxy – https://amzn.to/2FFNhiB
Titebond Thin CA Glue – https://amzn.to/2X0zDwv
Total Boat Performance Epoxy (medium) – https://amzn.to/2uXmdZa
Stanley Hot Glue Gun – https://amzn.to/2v0dG7Q
Hot Glue Sticks – https://amzn.to/2vx8Dw0
Titebond Original Wood Glue – https://amzn.to/3mfyiz4
Buffing and Polishing
Surbuf Polishing Pads – https://amzn.to/39Vvu5v
Meguiars Ultimate Polish – https://amzn.to/3jqdtPR
Stains and Pigments
Black Diamond Pigment Sample Pack – https://amzn.to/2Tozqn8
Transfast Water Based Red Dye – https://amzn.to/2wzzg3b
Transfast Water Based Blue Dye – https://amzn.to/38tHQhk
Transfast Grey Dye – https://amzn.to/32R7prD
Transfast Tourquoise Dye – https://amzn.to/2TopgmA
Transfast Coral Pink Dye – https://amzn.to/2vGkdVu
Minwax Prestain Wood Conditioner – https://amzn.to/2wv7O6Y
Hand Tools
Shinto Saw Rasp – https://amzn.to/2AUagpH
Metal Punch – https://amzn.to/2RWvf1U
Arbor Press – https://amzn.to/2Spo1Ux
Nicholson File with Handle – https://amzn.to/2TND5sw
Soft Brass Wire Brush – https://amzn.to/34qOaYE
Irwin, 24″ Fine Cut Hand Saw – https://amzn.to/2GU3qE4
21″ Bow Saw (Upgraded Version from mine) – https://amzn.to/38whOO2
Fence Pliers – https://amzn.to/2Wjlds8
Knipex 8″ Cutters – https://amzn.to/3aac25w
Metric Allen Wrench Set – https://amzn.to/3rxGdKg
Swanson Speed Square – https://amzn.to/38zR52l
Sharpening
Lansky Sharpening Puck – https://amzn.to/2EaV9ri
Lansky 5 Stone System – https://amzn.to/31mgklz
Guitar Tools
Fret Scale Ruler – https://amzn.to/2MOHDw5
Fret Rocker – https://amzn.to/2SuZEVe
Fret Slotting Saw – https://amzn.to/2MPTLgq
Fret Slotting Miter Box – https://amzn.to/2HSajFt
Fret Press Caul – https://amzn.to/2t4bck5
Fret Beveling File, Short – https://amzn.to/2MNmulJ
Fret Beveling File, Long – https://amzn.to/2GpgNJF
Fret End Nipper – https://amzn.to/2I0ZKzU
Notched Straightedge, Guitar – https://amzn.to/2UAhpzS
Notched Straightedge, Bass – https://amzn.to/2UJqRBn
Fret Bender – https://amzn.to/2Gtdwcz
Measuring and Marking Tools
Machinist Square – https://amzn.to/2MNoeLN
Feeler Gauges – https://amzn.to/2HSG7dk
Small Steel Square (not exactly like mine but close) – https://amzn.to/2t8VVhP
Starrett Combination Square – https://amzn.to/2WOQy5k
Bic, Mechanical Pencils – https://amzn.to/2G8kNil
Bits, Blades, and Belts
Whiteside Bowl and Tray Bit – https://amzn.to/2By85pj
Gator 4×24″ 120 grit belt – https://amzn.to/2IaBc7X
Freud Square Tooth Rip Blade – https://amzn.to/2utUyLv
Freud Chamfer Router Bit – https://amzn.to/34AHiFw
Drill/Countersink Set – https://amzn.to/2CUWBQx
Infinity Flush Trim Bit (different size than mine, mine is the 3/4″ diameter) – https://amzn.to/3lVHIhA
Amana Tools 3/8″ Plunge Tip Bit – https://amzn.to/3lVHIhA
Amana 1/4″ x 3/8″ x 1/8″ Bit – https://amzn.to/3k6fsbE
Freud 1/4″ Downcut Bit – https://amzn.to/351zONa
Dremel Spiral Cutting Bit – https://amzn.to/3mShKML
Bosch 3/4″ Straight Cutting Router Bit – https://amzn.to/31GzH8h
Oils, Sprays, and Chemicals
3 in1 Oil – https://amzn.to/2E9Tfa0
WD40 – https://amzn.to/39rpsqD
Tap Magic, Cutting Oil – https://amzn.to/2ZAswOP
Super Clean Degreaser – https://amzn.to/2LrpqbH
Finishes
Crystalac Brite Tone Instrument Finish – https://amzn.to/3ayrRjI
Minwax Satin Wipe on Polyurethane – https://amzn.to/30Cihqm
Natural Danish Oil – https://amzn.to/2IoL8Id
Cryatalac Extreme Protection (water based poly) – https://amzn.to/3aFLANW
Crystalac Craftnique Paint/Stain Base – https://amzn.to/2xZVIUB
Pure Tung Oil – https://amzn.to/2CUuwJf
Tung Oil Finish – https://amzn.to/3r8LV5c
Chainsaw Milling
Granberg Alaskan Chainsaw Mill 30″ – https://amzn.to/2IskDRX
Granberg EZ Rail System – https://amzn.to/38muAex
Husqvarna Chainsaw Chaps – https://amzn.to/3cy5ix4
3m Earmuffs (my favorite pair) – https://amzn.to/3cv3t46
Safety and PPE
3m Earmuffs (my favorite pair) – https://amzn.to/3cv3t46
Mechanics Wear Gloves – https://amzn.to/38sdQlQ
Leather Work Gloves (choose your size) – https://amzn.to/3eM9qeC
Leatherworking
Contact Cement – https://amzn.to/3f2OyPN
Tack Hammer – https://amzn.to/3d2exoZ
Stanley Utility Knife – https://amzn.to/2KMRq5n
6 Prong 3mm Stitching Chisel – https://amzn.to/3aEPpTy
2 Prong 3mm Stitching Chisel – https://amzn.to/3bMxFae
.08mm Red Thread – https://amzn.to/2Sg00xQ
Neatsfoot Oil – https://amzn.to/3bR4cfe
Wooden Edge Slicker – https://amzn.to/3aH9XKZ
Weaver Leather Remnant Bag (great for small projects) – https://amzn.to/2vGt09Y
Craftool Leather Adjustable Groover – https://amzn.to/2v0gQZg
Rotary Punch – https://amzn.to/2TrEWoU
Wing Divider – https://amzn.to/3cxYbF1
5mm Stitching Chisels – https://amzn.to/31z3JMm
Leather Dye (choose your color) – https://amzn.to/3eOr9ky
Weaver Edge Beveler – https://amzn.to/3eMuBMB
Soldering and Electronics
Weller Soldering Station – https://amzn.to/3g7boWe
3D Printing
Creality Ender 3 v2 – https://amzn.to/3mQRsd5
Hatchbox PLA Black 1.75mm Filament – https://amzn.to/2JnI3Mu
Hatchbox Lime Green PLA – https://amzn.to/36HBOLU
Automotive Specific Tools
Lisle Radiator Filler Funnel Kit – https://amzn.to/2Zjwri1
Mechanics Tools (Wrenches/Ratchets/Etc)
Fingertip Driver Extension (very similar to mine) – https://amzn.to/3b4Bmc6
NOTE: Almost all of the links on this page are affiliate links. When you make a purchase through an affiliate link, that means Home Built Workshop receives a tiny portion of your purchase. It does not cost you any more money, and it is a great way to help support the shop. Thanks you so much for shopping through any of my affiliate links. I appreciate your support.