Building Model Railroad Benchwork can be a rewarding part of the hobby if you enjoy woodworking. For others, it can be one of the most challenging aspects, however.
The process can be made much easier by choosing and purchasing the right set of tools to get the job done quickly and efficiently. But for many beginning hobbyists, knowing which tools to buy is a mystery. Below you will find our list of Essential Woodworking Tools for building your Model Railroad Benchwork.
Whether you are building and designing it yourself or utilizing one of our quality products such as our Digital Benchwork Plan Packages or Complete Table Kits, the tools below will be invaluable. As an added bonus, these tools will also come in handy for other projects around the home not related to Model Railroading.
As with any power tool, always observe all safety precautions listed by the manufacturer, use the proper safety gear, and never use any tool you are not comfortable with or do not have the proper training for.
- Framing squares Essential for checking the squareness of your cuts and benchwork.
- Carpentry Levels Used for leveling your benshwork after completion.
- Wood Clamps Keeps your work secured for assembly or fabrication processes.
- Shop Vacuums A must have for cleaning up debris from building and also layout scenery work in the latter stages of construction.
- Ryobi Cordless Drill Sets For drilling holes in your benchwork and driving fasteners such as wood screws.
- Ryobi Cordless Impact Sets This tool will drive fasteners which much less effort than a regular drill driver and also prevents stripping.
- Sanders Useful for smoothing out rough or uneven surfaces.
- Ryobi Cordless Circular Saws The smaller varieties (5.5″) are perfect for cutting parts for your benchwork, and are safer to work with.
- Jig Saws These are useful for cutting curves in plywood and other materials.
- Drill Presses This tool will save fatigue from drilling multiple holes, especially larger ones such as those for running wiring.
- Miter Saws Fast and efficient crosscuts and angle cuts.
- Routers and Accessories A more advanced tool used for rounding edges or cutting grooves in wood and other materials.
- Table Saws Recommended only for those with extensive woodworking experience, a table saw provides highly accurate cuts on plywood and other lumber
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