• The right tool is a necessity for the woodworker.planing a table top image by leemarusa from Fotolia.com
  
  Woodworking is a term that covers a broad span of projects, from large-scale carpentry to very small-scale and delicate carving. Woodworkers whose projects are small in scale may need the same kind of tools and equipment as those who specialize in cabinetry or furniture-making, but their tools may not be as large or sophisticated.
  
  

Band Saw

• The band saw is a helpful tool for carvers because it can greatly ease the preliminary process of shaping a block of wood. Hand saws are an effective option for those who want to cut down on the creation of dust or want to keep their shop as affordable as possible.
  
  

Gouges and Chisels

• Gouges and chisels are essential tools for smaller projects that require precision handiwork. Artisans looking to add artistic touches or elegant designs should pack their toolkit with as broad a collection of chisels and gouges as possible. Among the different types of chisels and gouges available are paring chisels, beveled edge firmer chisels, firmer gouges, registered mortise chisels, and wood turning chisels and gouges.
  
  

Grinding Wheel

• A quality grinding wheel is a necessary tool to keep those gouges and chisels sharp enough to use effectively. Having the most extensive collection of chisels and gouges will do you little good if they are not kept sharp and in good condition.
  
  

Lathe

• Woodworkers who plan on making decorative bowls will need turning tools. Wood turning chisels come in handy for fine detail work, but a wood lathe is the primary tool for transforming that large block of wood into the kind of wooden bowl that you can sell for a profit at an arts and crafts display.
  
  

Palm Grip Sander

• According to the book "The Home Workshop Planner," a palm grip sander, otherwise known as a block sander, is a highly efficient tool that can be controlled with one hand. This tool is an effective addition to the small-scale woodworker's toolkit because it can provide a very smooth surface and some models come with dust extraction systems that make using them even easier.
  
  

Portable Drill

• "The Complete Book of Woodworking" asserts that a portable drill is one of the most frequently-used tools in any woodworking shop. Part of the reason for the frequency with which portable drills are used has to do with their versatility. The drill is first and foremost used for creating holes in wood, but attachments can turn a drill into a tool used for sanding, buffing or grinding, or turn it into a high-powered screwdriver.