Nathan Baller on Woodworking Tools Everyone Should Have Vol 2.

MITER SAW

I use this tool very often especially when I need to cut angles for projects like picture frames and trim.

CHAINSAW

Comes in very handy for home maintenance and DIY projects. If you plan to only trim branches and do light lawn care, you might be able to get away with an electric chainsaw, which is nice because these chainsaws require very little maintenance. If you want to cut down logs wider than 5 inches in diameter, you will want at least 50cc engine with at least a 16-inch bar. My personal preferences steer me toward the Stihl, Husqvarna and Jonsered brands of chainsaws.

PUSH STICKS (FOR A TABLE SAW)

Very Important! If you are going to take the time to set up a table saw, you’d be a fool not to use push sticks. Even the most seasoned professionals use push sticks because they either don’t want to or already have lost part of a finger.

PALM SANDER

My most commonly used tool for smoothing my woodworking projects

CLAMPS / VISE

It’s very difficult to work on projects that won’t stay in one place when you work on them. Picture frames, drink trays, and cutting boards all require a vice or clamp set-up of some sort to complete. No matter the project, there is a good chance a clamp will make the job easier.

EYE GEAR, FACEMASK AND EAR MUFFS

Safety gear might seem tedious and lame when you first start cranking out wood projects. Safety gear usually gets in the way, requires extra time and doesn’t always look cool. However, like push sticks, you’d be a fool not to use these 3 pieces of safety equipment. You will lose your hearing, get wood chips in your eye and dust in your lungs if you don’t use this equipment. This is your ears, eyes, and throat we are talking about. Take it seriously.