We regularly get asked what tools we recommend for various tasks, so we compiled a comprehensive list of all of our favorites! By purchasing via these links, we receive a small cut as an Amazon affiliate, we really appreciate the support!

Essential Tools to Get Started

• All equipment listed under safety!

• Xacto Knife

• Utility Knife

• Orbital Sander

• Dremel

• Sanding Block

• Precision Hot Glue Gun

Power Tools

• Combination Belt and Disc Sander

• Orbital Sander

• Rotary Tool(Dremel)

• Band Saw

• Air Compressor

• Drill Press

• Scroll Saw

• Vacuum Former

• Router

• Heat Gun

• Air Compressor

• Vacuum Pump

Hand Tools

• Xacto Knife

• Utility Knife

• Digital Calipers

• Joint Calipers

• Flexible Curve Ruler

• Sanding Block

• Precision Hot Glue Gun

Other Tools

• Vacuum Degassing Chamber

Paint

• HVLP Detail Gun

• HVLP Primer Gun

• Airbrush

3D Print/Carve

• 3D Printer(Our recommended filament is under Materials)

• More Affordable 3D Printer

• CNC/3D Carver

Sewing

• Sewing Machine

• Tailor's Chalk

• Water Soluble Marking Pen

Photography

• Camera

• Prime Lens

Sculpting Tools

• Modeling Tools

• Flexible Steel Scrapers

• Hole Punch

• Dentistry Tools

Soldering/Electronics

• Soldering Iron

• Helping Hands

• Lead Free Solder

• Circuit Board Vice

• Heat Shrink Tubing

• Digital Multimeter

• Breadboard Starter Kit

• Hook Up Wire Kit

Safety Equipment(Essential!)

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Goggles

• Dust Mask

• Respirator

• Respirator Cartridges

• Leather Gloves

• Work Gloves

• Nitrile Gloves

• Hearing Protection

• First Aid Kit

• Fire Extinguisher

• Dust collector