Upgrade Your Tool Collection for Fall Home Projects

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When the last cookout is history and it’s time to move “indoors” and on to fall home and shop projects, Woodcraft suggests that you consider adding some new tools to your collection for easier home improvements and repairs.

New Hardware

Change the look of your décor with new hardware in every room, and try out some new jigs from Kreg - Drawer Slide, Concealed Hinge, and Cabinet Hardware Jigs, along with the Kreg Shelf Pin Jigs (1/4" and 5mm).

“Kreg Hardware Installation Solutions make it easy to add the perfect final touch to your projects by allowing you to confidently install knobs and pulls, concealed door hinges, drawer slides, and adjustable shelves,” Woodcraft senior product development manager Peter Collins said. “These durable, adjustable jigs position your hardware and guide your drill so you get accurate, repeatable, professional-quality results every time.”

Collins also noted, “These jigs are an essential part of the Kreg ‘Kitchen Makeover Series’ that provides a helping-hand for those folks that aren’t building new but rather changing hardware and paint colors.”

Cordless drill installing drawer slide on maple cabinet frame with locking pliers securing jig
The KREG® Drawer Slide Jig takes the guesswork out of installing drawer slides.
Hand using cordless drill with doweling jig clamped to wood panel for precise hole drilling
Concealed hinges are great for mounting cabinet doors because they stay out of sight, they’re adjustable, and they work smoothly. 
Using a Kreg jig and cordless drill to install a cabinet door hinge in a workshop setting

The KREG® Cabinet Hardware Jig is great for updating your cabinets or furniture as well as new hardware installation on your building projects. 

Installation of hardware, shelving, cabinets, doors and windows and many building projects require a driver, like the Bosch PS31-2A 12V Max 3/8" Drill Driver that comes in a kit. Lightweight and compact, the lithium-ion Bosch driver delivers 265 inch-pounds of torque and is great for overhead and tight area work.

Cordless Bosch drill with 12V battery, charger, and carrying case for woodworking projects

Sawing & Sanding

Sanding is a necessary part of many home and shop projects. For hand-sanding, the Preppin Weapon is an ergonomically shaped ABS plastic sanding block that fits comfortably in your hand to reduce fatigue. Use wet or dry and load as many as 4 sheets of sandpaper at one time, removing each one as the abrasive wears out. For power sanding, the Norton 5" Random Orbital Sander features a 2.0-amp motor that generates 12,500 orbits per minute and provides a 3/32" orbit that helps make quick work of most sanding projects. Ergonomic, rubber palm grip is comfortable and eliminates fatigue. An 8-hole, hook-and-loop pad face offers increased versatility in abrasive selection.  

Compact yellow and gray miter saw with adjustable angle base for precise wood cutting
Lightweight and portable DeWalt 10" Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw
Hand sanding block with yellow handle resting on two sheets of 60-grit sandpaper
The ergonomically shaped Preppin Weapon makes it easier on your hands and arms when sanding for long periods of time. 
Blue Norton random orbital sander with attached black dust collection bag on white background

The Norton 5" Random Orbital Sander is the perfect utility sander for any shop. 

For cutting, grinding, sanding, carving and polishing, the Dremel 3000 Rotary Tool with 24 accessories is a good choice. The upgraded tool features an EZ Twist™ nose cap with an integrated wrench that allows the nose cap to function as a wrench to tighten accessories. A more efficient fan design and side vents for a cooler running tool make it comfortable for extended use.

Hands using a Dremel rotary tool to carve a smiling face into a bark-covered wood piece with moss hair.

Finishing

Once a project reaches the finishing stage, the new HOMERIGHT Finish Max Fine Finish HVLP Sprayer is a good choice for application. The Finish Max will handle any solvent- or water-based product – latex paint, milk paint, chalk paint, furniture paint, stains and finishes. It is easy to set up, use and clean. Features include precision volume control and an adjustable spray pattern.  A Small and Large Spray Shelter will help contain overspray and drift when using the sprayer. 

Woodworking illustration from article Create an Efficient, Inviting Outdoor Living Environment
Paint and stain just about anything using the HOMERIGHT® Finish Max HVLP Sprayer. 
Woman spray painting a wooden candlestick inside a portable spray shelter on a workbench
HOMERIGHT® Small Spray Shelter provides an enclosed spraying area that helps reduce overspray and drift. 
Woman using a handheld paint sprayer to finish a wooden dresser with natural and red drawers inside a portable spray

HOMERIGHT® Large Spray Shelter is easy to set up and comes in a storage/carry bag.

WORKSPACE

Brighten your workspace with the lightweight, portable Keystone 1200 Lumen Work Light that can be set nearly anywhere the 6' cord will reach. Light can pivot 360° around its axis.

Products for working safely and in a clean environment are always important.  FastCap Safety Glasses offer UV protection and have clear anti-fog lenses to allow maximum light transmission. 6-mil-thick Powder Free Nitrile Gloves in three sizes provide inexpensive protection for your skin, keeping your hands free of stain and glue. Deluxe Neoprene Gloves in three sizes are designed for heavy-duty tasks such as stripping paint or finish. Lightweight, muff style  SAS Hearing Protectors can be your first line of defense against hearing loss. They are rated of NRR 23. 

Portable LED work light with adjustable stand for woodworking projects
Brighten up your workspace with the Keystone 1200 Lumen Work Light. 
Clear safety glasses with black frames for eye protection in woodworking projects
Look great while protecting your eyes – comfortably – with these stylish Fastcap Safety Glasses
Box of Radnor powder-free nitrile disposable gloves with one glove partially pulled out and another glove lying flat nearby

The Powder Free Nitrile Gloves are inexpensive and tough.

Pair of black rubber gloves for hand protection during woodworking tasks
Protecting your hands and skin for heavy-duty tasks is easy with the Deluxe Neoprene Gloves.
Blue and black over-ear hearing protection earmuffs on a white mannequin head
SAS Hearing Protectors can be your first line of defense to safeguard your hearing. 

Keeping a clean work area is safe and healthy. The 6.6-gallon Karcher WD5/P Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum has a powerful 1800-watt, variable-speed motor. The onboard power outlet allows the vacuum to come on and go off automatically when the tool is turned on or off.

To learn more about these and other products, visit your local Woodcraft store, call (800) 535-4482 or visit store.woodcart.shop.

Yellow and black wet/dry shop vacuum with hose and floor nozzle on wheels
woman in workshop setting with necklace, posing for woodworking blog header

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