Tools for starting Woodworking

Aodhan5000

Hi all,
Gonna be doing woodwork for the leaving but outside of school so want to set up shop in the garage. I've an interest in it as well so hopefully tools won't go to waste. Reckon I'll need a drill and circular saw in terms of power tools. I'll work with a hand saw at first and then dish out for the real power but ain't no way I'm gonna buy one of those hand drill thingys (no idea what the official term is clearly ).

Was thinking of buying the combi drill linked below as the mother always finds some place to stick up a shelf so the hammer function wouldn't go to waste. Just want to know if the deal below is one I should pull the trigger on. Don't need a drill exceptionally soon but if it's good value I'll snap it up.

Drill:
https://www.screwfix.ie/p/dewalt-dcd778d2t-gb-18v-2-0ah-li-ion-xr-brushless-cordless-combi-drill/268fx

Bits:
https://www.screwfix.ie/p/dewalt-straight-shank-combination-drill-bit-set-100-pieces/13266

It's construction studies, not woodwork for the LC. And I don't think it's possible to take the exam outside of a classroom supervised environment either according to the 2020 instructions..

https://www.examinations.ie/misc-doc/EN-EX-22214648.pdf

https://www.examinations.ie/misc-doc/IR-EX-98461790.pdf

If you're talking about practice and not the exam you should stick with the basic tools at your disposal for the practical test. A battery drill is fine but a circular saw is a poor choice anyway if you have yet to learn how to work accurately by hand. If you only need it for prepping stock, buy suitable stock and plane or cut it down to dimension with a handsaw where required. Circular saws are fine for production rate but useless for finesse work so don't buy one unless you have a valid reason to do so.

The drill you linked to is fine, but I'd rather a cheaper drill and a set of good chisels or a good set of layout tools instead.

chillyspoon

JayZeus wrote: »

The drill you linked to is fine, but I'd rather a cheaper drill and a set of good chisels or a good set of layout tools instead.

+1 for this, solid advice - for that money you could buy a cheapo from Lidl, Aldi, Ryobi or Black & Decker, that'll keep you going for the first few years and have 50 euro, maybe more left over to spend where it counts; good chisels and layout tools like JayZeus has recommended or if you've already got those budgeted for then a nice tenon saw, or dovetail saw or a decent Ryoba Japanese pull saw will last you for many years, e.g. https://www.fine-tools.com/ryoba.html

Spending money on a good quality bit set is a good idea - that's a place where money is usually wasted on the cheapo options, which are all too often blunt out of the box and don't last even if they are. I think the DeWalt one you've referenced is a good option there.

Good luck with it!

Calahonda52

Aodhan5000 wrote: »

Hi all,
Gonna be doing woodwork for the leaving but outside of school so want to set up shop in the garage. I've an interest in it as well so hopefully tools won't go to waste. Reckon I'll need a drill and circular saw in terms of power tools. I'll work with a hand saw at first and then dish out for the real power but ain't no way I'm gonna buy one of those hand drill thingys (no idea what the official term is clearly ).

Was thinking of buying the combi drill linked below as the mother always finds some place to stick up a shelf so the hammer function wouldn't go to waste. Just want to know if the deal below is one I should pull the trigger on. Don't need a drill exceptionally soon but if it's good value I'll snap it up.

Drill:
https://www.screwfix.ie/p/dewalt-dcd778d2t-gb-18v-2-0ah-li-ion-xr-brushless-cordless-combi-drill/268fx

Bits:
https://www.screwfix.ie/p/dewalt-straight-shank-combination-drill-bit-set-100-pieces/13266

Interesting language used here

This is one of the course books
https://www.gilleducation.ie/secondary-construction-studies/secondary-construction-studies/construction-technology

As stated above, if you want to become a skilled woodworker, you need to learn the basics with hand tools.
The circular saw is a dangerous tool if not used properly and with TOTAL concentration.
for a table saw, here are 11 ways to avoid death.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUx8oTIALmg

The hand held one is good for slicing through thighs if not used with care and attention.
Keep safe and well and good luck